Places to visit near

Progreso

Progreso is a town in Hidalgo district, Texas, United States of about 5,922 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit: 57 forts & heritage, 41 churches and 11 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.

26.0923° N, 97.9572° WPop. 5,922

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Within 30 km63 places
Within 50 km139
Must-see20
Notable215
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Progreso

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:59 pm

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

What are the best places to visit near Progreso?

World Birding Center - Estero Llano Grande State Park (park, about 4 km), Battle of La Bolsa (heritage site, about 2 km), Rio Grande Valley (viewpoint, about 27 km), Balli Cemetery (heritage site, about 7 km), Waterfalls (waterfall, about 8 km), Ebony Grove Cemetery (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

139 places on Spotwander: 57 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Progreso?

Progreso, about 1 km by road; Former Station Site of Spiderweb Railroad (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Progreso?

Iglesia del Dios Vivo, about 1 km by road; Living Water Church of the Nazarene (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Progreso?

Start in Progreso, visit El Horcon Tract and Rio Rico, then Waterfalls, then Rio Grande Valley, then Balli Cemetery, then World Birding Center - Estero Llano Grande State Park, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.