South Texas Plains

Texas's southern region is, for the most part, a forbidding desert area. A borderland with nearby Mexico, it acts as a gateway for those coming North and those going South. It's also very warm, even in the winter, so many people come from the north to warm up here. Regions Duval County Live Oak County Starr County Cities Alice Brownsville Carrizo Springs Del Rio Eagle Pass Edinburg Laredo McAllen San Antonio Zapata Other destinations Natural Bridge Caverns Understand Talk Get in Get around See The Alamo - Originally built as a Spanish mission, and later transformed into a makeshift fort which became an important battlesite during the Texas-Mexican war, this downtown San Antonio locale is Texas' top tourist attraction. Choke Canyon State Park The Rio Grande River Valley, including Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park near Mission, is scenic and provides an excellent place for birdwatching, with over 500 species. Spanish missions - This region has some of the country's best-preserved examples of Spanish mission architecture. The missions in San Antonio and Goliad are particularly impressive. Do Eat Drink Stay safe Wear sun screen, and a hat. There's really nothing else unless you're worried about getting eaten by a gecko. Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!