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.
Cities
- 1 San Antonio
- 2 Alice
- 3 Brownsville
- 4 Carrizo Springs
- 5 Eagle Pass
- 6 Jourdanton
- 7 Laredo
- 8 McAllen
- 9 Pleasanton
- 10 San Diego
Other destinations
Understand
Get in
Get around
See
- The Alamo - It was built as a Spanish mission, and was 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
- 1 Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark. - located in Canton
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.