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About the Origin Laredo
Laredo is a city in Texas, United States. The city is located in South Texas, on the Rio Grande coastline. This is the tenth most populous city in the state and third on the U.S-Mexican border. International trading with Mexico brings strong economic support and it is the commercial centre of the South Texas. Being the trading hub, plentiful transportation facilities are spanned in the city. It is one of the fastest growing metropolitans in the nation with great resources of cultural, educational and entertainment. This city has a twin city called Nuevo Laredo, which is in Mexico. While visiting this city, you must carry your immigration documents to avoid the surprises from the border security.
Tourist Attractions
Laredo attractions are blended with popular Spanish colonial architecture, historical marvels, and plentiful museums. Republic of the Rio Grande Capitol Building Museum, Laredo Centre for the Arts, Imaginarium of South Texas, Nuevo Santander Museum Complex, Fort McIntosh, Lamar Bruni Vergara Science Centre Planetarium, Romanesque Revival, , St. John Neumann Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Market Plaza and Flores Avenue, Barrio Azteca Historic District, San Augustin de Laredo Historic District, Hamilton Hotel, U.S. Post Office, Court House, Custom House, Webb County Courthouse, and Laredo Public Library are the major attractions to explore in the city.
Shopping Dining & Nightlife
Laredo is the best place to enjoy the local shopping and Mexican souvenirs. There are plentiful stores available in the city, which offers Mexican crafts, antiques, folk art, jewellery, furnishing, ceramics, and many more. Mall Del Norte, Streets of Laredo Urban Mall, and ‘Outlet Shoppes at Laredo’ are the famous shopping malls with more than 80 stores in them.
Springfield area in the city offers best dining and nightlife experience. Being surrounded by the colleges, bars and taverns are crowded with students. Visitors will be relished with the local cuisines and ethnic tastes.
Festivals & Seasons
Laredo celebrates both Mexican and Spanish festivals and events include las posadas, Mexican Christmas plays piñatas, performances of Laredo's Ballet Folklorico, Jalapeño Festival, Jamboozie, and Washington's Birthday along with traditional religious and national festivals.
Transportation within the City
Municipal bus services provided by El Metro are the major means of transportation, which offers services to all key areas of the city. Car rentals are the alternative means of transit in and around the city.
Popular Sports in Laredo
The city does not hold any professional teams, but it’s a home for two minor teams called The Laredo Bucks and the Laredo Lobos for hockey and football. Both the sports and teams are very popular among locals; travellers can find ticketing information online.
Weather in Laredo
Laredo has a semi-arid climate. Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature of 23.4°C. July is the hottest month of the year. Winters are generally mild and short like other cities in Texas. Spring and summer are pleasant, and will experience heaviest rainfall. Visitors can plan there visit to Laredo during cold months.
Emergency Numbers
For any criminal offense tourists can inform the police at a toll free number 911
About Laredo Airport & Location
Laredo International Airport (IATA: LRD, ICAO: KLRD, FAA LID: LRD) is located to northeast 6 kilometres away from the downtown of Laredo. The airport is served by three passenger commercial airline and has nonstop flights to Houston, Dallas, Las Vegas and Orlando. Around 102,856 passengers arrive and depart through this airport annually. The airport is majorly used for diversion flights, during weather threatens.
Airline Information
Allegiant Air, American Eagle and United Express are the airlines served by the Laredo International Airport.
Airport Terminal Information
Laredo International Airport has a single terminal with two level building. The lower level consists of US customs, check-in counters, few eateries and gift shops, ground transportation centres and baggage claim. The upper level is packed with four gates and security check points.
Local Transportation at Laredo Airport
Travellers can get through taxis, rental cars and hotel courtesy shuttles.
Airport Facilities
Restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, baggage claim, baggage carts, lost and found baggage counter, ATM, Wi-Fi, wheelchair assistance and information desk are the facilities available at Laredo International Airport.
Hotels near Laredo Airport
The hotels near the Laredo International Airport include Americas Best Value Inn Laredo, La Posada Hotel, Motel 6 Laredo, Monterey Inn, Rio Grande Plaza Hotel and Suites, Amerik Suites Laredo at Mall Del Norte and Family Garden Inn & Suites.
All Airport Enquiries
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Laredo International Airport Address |
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5210 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, TX 78041, |
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United States - Ph: +1 956-795-2570 |
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