Alfred’s guidebook
Shrine
For centuries people have made pilgrimages with a spiritual purpose to holy places. Here in the Rio Grande Valley, hundreds are drawn to the Shrine dedicated to Our Lady of San Juan del Valle, and the number of pilgrims continues to grow. Averaging more than one million visitors a year (20,000 a weekend), it is one of the most visited shrines in the United States.
The history of this Marian Shrine begins in 1920
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Basílica de Nuestra Señora de San Juan del Valle - Santuario Nacional
400 Virgen de San Juan BlvdFor centuries people have made pilgrimages with a spiritual purpose to holy places. Here in the Rio Grande Valley, hundreds are drawn to the Shrine dedicated to Our Lady of San Juan del Valle, and the number of pilgrims continues to grow. Averaging more than one million visitors a year (20,000 a weekend), it is one of the most visited shrines in the United States.
The history of this Marian Shrine begins in 1920
Sightseeing
Over four times more saline than average sea water, La Sal del Rey accumulates above a massive, prehistoric deposit of pure salt located within the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The lake is still mined for salt by South Texas residents today.
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Sal Del Rey
Over four times more saline than average sea water, La Sal del Rey accumulates above a massive, prehistoric deposit of pure salt located within the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The lake is still mined for salt by South Texas residents today.
South Padre Island is a resort town on a barrier island of the same name, off the southern coast of Texas. It’s known for its beaches and calm waters. South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center is home to a 5-story watchtower with views of migrating birds. The South Padre Island Dolphin Research & Sealife Nature Center offers boat tours and touch tanks. Sea turtles are rescued and rehabilitated at Sea Turtle Inc
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South Padre Island
South Padre Island is a resort town on a barrier island of the same name, off the southern coast of Texas. It’s known for its beaches and calm waters. South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center is home to a 5-story watchtower with views of migrating birds. The South Padre Island Dolphin Research & Sealife Nature Center offers boat tours and touch tanks. Sea turtles are rescued and rehabilitated at Sea Turtle Inc
Acuario Estatal de Texas
2710 TX-286150 miles drive.
Food
University Draft House Townlake McAllen
100 Highway 83Gourmet Burgers
& Craft Beer.
SALT - New American Table
210 N Main StShopping
La Plaza Mall
2200 S 10th StRio Grande Valley Premium Outlets
5001 E Expressway 83Branded shopping at best price
Shoppes At Rio Grande Valley
419 E Trenton Rd