World Birding Center - Estero Llano Grande State ParkRio Grande ValleyMuseum of South Texas HistoryBattle of La BolsaEl Horcon Tract and Rio RicoBalli Cemetery
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Nuevo Progreso

Nuevo Progreso is a town in Hidalgo district, Texas, United States of about 10,178 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit: 56 forts & heritage, 39 churches and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are World Birding Center - Estero Llano Grande State Park, Rio Grande Valley and Museum of South Texas History.

26.0553° N, 97.9522° WPop. 10,178

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Within 30 km60 places
Within 50 km136
Must-see20
Notable215
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

World Birding Center - Estero Llano Grande State Park, park near Nuevo Progreso
Must-see

World Birding Center - Estero Llano Grande State Park

Park · 9 km

Rio Grande Valley, viewpoint near Nuevo Progreso
Must-see

Rio Grande Valley

Viewpoint · 31 km

Must-see

Museum of South Texas History

Museum · 43 km

Places near Nuevo Progreso by type

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One day from Nuevo Progreso

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:11 pm

77 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Nuevo Progreso
  2. El Horcon Tract and Rio Ricoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Battle of La Bolsaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. World Birding Center - Estero Llano Grande State Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Rio Grande Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Balli Cemeteryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Nuevo Progreso
Today’s loopNuevo ProgresoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nuevo Progreso?

World Birding Center - Estero Llano Grande State Park (park, about 9 km), Battle of La Bolsa (heritage site, about 5 km), El Horcon Tract and Rio Rico (heritage site, about 9 km), Balli Cemetery (heritage site, about 9 km), Rio Grande Valley (viewpoint, about 31 km), Ebony Grove Cemetery (heritage site, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nuevo Progreso?

136 places on Spotwander: 56 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Nuevo Progreso?

Battle of La Bolsa, about 5 km by road; Former Station Site of Spiderweb Railroad (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Nuevo Progreso?

BETHEL Casa De Dios, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Metodista Casa de Bendición (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nuevo Progreso?

Start in Nuevo Progreso, visit El Horcon Tract and Rio Rico, then Battle of La Bolsa, then World Birding Center - Estero Llano Grande State Park, then Rio Grande Valley, then Balli Cemetery, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.