Travel to historical Matamoros
The area's history and museums are just some of the reasons to come on holiday to Matamoros. This city is walkable and welcoming, recognised for its cafes, shopping and bars. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Activities and attractions in Matamoros
Do you want to discover attractions to see while you're in the area? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that Matamoros has to offer. These are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Gladys Porter Zoo (3 mi / 4.9 km)
- South Padre Island Golf Club (20.7 mi / 33.3 km)
- Long Island Village Golf Course (23.1 mi / 37.2 km)
- Beach Park at Isla Blanca (25.6 mi / 41.2 km)
- Gravity Park (26.3 mi / 42.3 km)
- Sea Turtle Inc (27.6 mi / 44.5 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Matamoros
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to appreciate the scenery, Matamoros is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are some of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- South Padre Island Beach (27.2 mi / 43.8 km)
- Isla Blanca Park (25.6 mi / 41.1 km)
- Isla Blanca Beach (25.6 mi / 41.2 km)
- South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center (27.6 mi / 44.4 km)
- Laguna Madre Nature Trail (27.7 mi / 44.5 km)
- South Padre Bayside Beach (27.8 mi / 44.8 km)
Transport to and around Matamoros
Fly into Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.), the closest airport, located 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to Matamoros, Tamaulipas (MAM-General Servando Canales Intl.), which is 7 mi (11.3 km) away.