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Palmview South

Palmview South is a town in Hidalgo district, Texas, United States of about 5,575 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit: 39 forts & heritage, 44 churches and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, National Butterfly Center and McAllen Nature Center.

26.2156° N, 98.3786° WPop. 5,575

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Within 30 km98 places
Within 50 km130
Must-see9
Notable147
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Palmview South

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:08 pm

65 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 Palmview South
  2. McAllen Texas Templechurch · 30 min
  3. McAllen Nature Centernature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Penitas Lake Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Palmview South
Today’s loopPalmview SouthStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Palmview South?

World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park (park, about 6 km), National Butterfly Center (nature spot, about 6 km), McAllen Nature Center (nature spot, about 14 km), McAllen Texas Temple (church, about 22 km), Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park (heritage site, about 4 km), Penitas Lake Dam (dam, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Palmview South?

130 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 parks, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Palmview South?

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, about 4 km by road; Laurel Hill Cemetery (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Palmview South?

Luz de la Vida, about 2 km by road; Iglesia Restauracion (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Palmview South?

Start in Palmview South, visit McAllen Texas Temple, then McAllen Nature Center, then Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, then World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, then Penitas Lake Dam, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.