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International Flavor
The passionate shopper and tourist seeking an international experience in their shopping and dining can take a quick afternoon trip to Progreso, Mexico and enjoy the many attractions that make Progreso, Mexico an exciting destination. Within a matter of minutes from Mercedes and across the Progresso International Bridge, lies the Villa of Nuevo Progresso.
This Mexican border town offers tourists a unique Mexican experience in shopping and dining. Its downtown area features an assortment of restaurants, grill and bars and artisan shops that make this small town an ideal place for tourists who might be weary of the larger border cities like Reynosa and Matamoros.
This small town holds an annual tourist day celebration as a farewell to visiting Winter Texans and is proud to be a part of the Beach N’ Biker Fest “Mexico Run” event. In this annual event bikers from across the U.S. ride from South Padre Island to Nuevo Progresso where the town greets them with free live music and enjoy a street fair atmosphere.