The Lower Rio Grande Valley (Spanish: Valle del Río Grande), commonly known as the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas or locally as the Valley or RGV, is a region spanning the border of Texas and Mexico located in a floodplain of the Rio Grande near its mouth. [1]

The Rio Grande Valley, on the southernmost tip of Texas, is a semi-tropical paradise that borders Mexico and includes the Gulf Coast shores. Palm trees and orchards of citrus trees line the roads.

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The lower Rio Grande Valley is a geographical region that straddles the Rio Grande River before it empties into the western Gulf of Mexico. The Rio Grande is the border between Mexico and the US throughout all of Texas, from El Paso in the west to Brownsville in the east.

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Experience the perfect blend of history, art, nature, food, and the latest developments the Valley has to offer. The Rio Grande Valley is made up of 43 cities, from big metropolitan areas, those in between, to small rural towns. Each one is uniquely its own and should be seen as much as the next. Go and explore them all!

The Rio Grande Valley is located at the southernmost point of Texas. At the meeting point of Mexico and the USA, the 4-county region called the Valley is one of the fastest growing areas of the United States.

The publication serves as the comprehensive guide to tourism and destination attractions of the Rio Grande Valley, as identified by the staff and committee of Explore RGV. Take a look and see what our beautiful region has to see and do!

The Rio Grande Valley (informally called The Valley) is a region in Deep South Texas, which includes Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties. To the east this region is bordered by the Gulf Coast of Texas. To the south it is bordered by the Rio Grande River and the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico.

For over 100 years, locals have referred to it as the “Magic Valley”—a phrase coined by developers in the early 20th century to attract newcomers as agriculture became the region’s main industry. The area is known for its citrus production, South Padre Island beaches, and …