Texas · United States
Where to stay in Laredo
Laredo is a city in Texas, United States, home to about 255,000 people.
- Best months
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- LRD6 km · Laredo International Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
About
About Laredo
Laredo is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat and largest city of Webb County, on the north bank of the Rio Grande in South Texas, across from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Founded in 1755, Laredo grew from a village to the capital of the short-lived Republic of the Rio Grande to the largest inland port on the Mexican border.
The twin cities of Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, founded in 1775, are situated on the banks of the Rio Grande. Laredo has been governed under seven national flags. Nuevo Laredo has a burgeoning population of 374,000 (2010). The twin cities are collectively referred to as Los Dos Laredos. The weather is moderate in winter months around 68°F (20°C) but sizzling in mid-summer around 100°F (39°C). This city is the commercial hub of the South Texas Plains, which is primarily an agricultural region. It offers entertainment, education, and cultural resources that fit well with its Hispanic heritage.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Laredo
See
- Plaza San Augustin
- Republic of the Rio Grande Museum
- Villa Antigua Border Heritage Museum
- El Mercado
- Laredo Water Museum
- Cathedral of San Agustin
Do
Wildlife game abound in south Texas, so Laredo is a popular destination for hunters and fishermen. Birders can spot the Great Kiskadee, White-tipped Dove, Green Jay, Scrub Jay, Red-billed Pigeon, Audubon's Oriole and possibly the White-Collared Seedeater in the region.
- Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
- Uni-Trade Stadium
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Where to stay
Hotels in Laredo
3 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Seniors Residence | 0.1 km | |
| Best Western San Isidro Inn | 11.4 km | |
| SpringHill Suites by Marriott Laredo | 2007 | 6.2 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Laredo
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Laredo are November to March. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; September is the wettest, with about 81 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Laredo: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Laredo International Airport (LRD), about 6.1 km from the city centre in a straight line; Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD, 9 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
Non-U.S. citizens are recommended to carry their immigration documents with them even if they do not plan on crossing the border into Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. There are check points on your way back from Laredo where you might be asked to show your immigration documents. Non-U.S. citizens having a valid U.S. visa who decide to cross the border and enter Mexico should be prepared for a long wait at the CBP detention center/check post to get back into U.S., even with all the necessary documentation.
Getting around
El Metro is the city's municipal bus service, offering scheduled routes as well as paratransit services. Laredo is quite spread out, so car rental is an attractive local transportation alternative.
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LRD · Laredo International Airport
NLD · Quetzalcóatl International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Laredo
Eat
Southwestern and Mexican cuisine restaurants abound in Laredo. Also, beef is a popular item on any menu in this area.
Drink
The drinking age in Texas, as in the rest of the US, is 21, but the drinking age in the state of Tamaulipas, as in the rest of Mexico, is 18. Many Texan high school seniors and college students from San Antonio and Austin make their way to Nuevo Laredo to drink.
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Questions
Laredo: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Laredo?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Laredo are November to March. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; September is the wettest, with about 81 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Laredo?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Laredo International Airport (LRD), about 6.1 km from the city centre in a straight line; Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD, 9 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Laredo?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Laredo
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.