Matamoros, Tamaulipas
Matamoros was founded in 1686 under the name Congregación de los Esteros. Today it is called Mariano Matamoros, hero of Independence.
The North American Civil War (1861) was a great boom to the region (The Cotton Era) that considerably promoted its growth. The appearance of this city is very different from the other border cities because of the European and North American influences. There are great brick structures in the city with windows and blinds of wood and iron balconies.
Don't miss the Cross House, built in 1885 in the French colonial style, the Our Lady of Refuge Cathedral, the Casa Mata Museum, the Mario Pani Museum, the Agrarista Museum and, of course, the Superior Music School. Today, the great industrial and commercial development in Matamoros is thanks to the establishment of numerous assembly plants, cattle ranching and the cultivation of sorghum and maize. The city is known as "The Tamaulipan Athens" because of the cultural events that take place here.
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Roma  |
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| Experience our spicy Northern Mexico cuisine, shop at the Juarez Market for all your silver jewelry, art and crafts or take a stroll with the locals around the Spanish-style plaza between CityHall and the spectacular Cathedral: all within walking distance |
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Hotel Colonial  |
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Located at the magnificent historical downtown of the city and with the colonial style that has distinguished it. The Colonial Hotel occupies the same building since 1943 and recently restored in 2001 it takes advantage of its excellent location at the historical downtown of Matamoros city. |
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