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About Rio Grande City, TX

Rio Grande City is a border town in South Texas, sitting across the Rio Grande from Mexico and connected by an international bridge. US Highway 83 runs right through town, linking it to McAllen an hour east and Laredo 45 miles west, while State Highway 16 heads north toward San Antonio. The area stays hot most of the year with mild winters. The 1886 courthouse downtown is one of Texas's oldest still-functioning courthouses.

Where is Rio Grande City, TX on the map?

Rio Grande City, TX is in United States, at 26.381, -98.822 - about 9 km west of El Mesquite, TX.

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What is the closest airport to Rio Grande City, TX?

The closest airport to Rio Grande City, TX is McAllen Miller International Airport, 67 km (about 51 min by car).

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