| McAllen is in Texas lush lower Rio Grande Valley. | | | | America, presenting unique and exciting birding and |
| Its southern boundary is located about five miles | | | | butterfly expeditions. The landscape hosts a |
| from the US Mexico border, the Rio Grande River. | | | | diverse wildlife population. |
| McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in the | | | | It has over 550 restaurants. Be sure and explore |
| country. It is also the largest city in Hidalgo | | | | some of the home town proprietors who serve |
| County. | | | | food from around the world, from the Middle East |
| Positive dates connected with McAllen are lost in | | | | to China and Italy to Japan, and of course Mexico |
| the mists of antiquity. In the Ruth Clarks famous | | | | and USA. There is sure to be one to suit your |
| scrapbook. The majority of the opinion is that | | | | taste or cravings. |
| McAllen was founded in 1909 and incorporated | | | | Allow plenty of time to enjoy the enticement of |
| February 21, 1911. James McAllen came to the | | | | Mexico. Bustling Reynosa, or laid back Nuevo |
| Valley in the early 1850s from Edinburgh, Scotland. | | | | Progreso, both are just minutes away. |
| He owned 65,000 acres of land in the area. | | | | Explore the shops and markets for their endless |
| It is noted for subtropical climate, access to | | | | possibilities jewellery, ceramics, hand woven |
| Mexico and tourist facilities catering to thousands | | | | fabrics and hand blown glass, the unique creations |
| of visitors. It is also a winter resort and is known | | | | of skilled Mexican craftsman. A great place to |
| as the City of Palms, since 40 varieties of that | | | | shop for different things. |
| tree flourish there. | | | | Anzalduas Park and Dam A diversion dam used to |
| It has grown and developed from an agricultural | | | | divert water from the Rio Grande to a large |
| based economy to a strong retail, manufacturing | | | | irrigation canal on the Mexican side. The national |
| and trade centre. It has always enjoyed strong | | | | boundary line runs through the centre of the dam. |
| economic impact from tourism dollars that come | | | | The park has many shade trees, picnic tables, |
| in the winter. | | | | boating facilities and a pavilion overlooking the Rio |
| Its a great destination for birders and other | | | | Grande. A great place to enjoy. |
| nature oriented visitors. The McAllen and | | | | Its a great place to come and a great place to be |
| surrounding area is one of the most popular spots | | | | see for yourself. Any time of year is worth a |
| in the entire United States for year round nature | | | | vist. However summmer time is ideal because |
| and birding activities. It is positioned on the | | | | there are great parks to explore. |
| migratory path between North and South | | | | |