Tourism

Year around fun and recreation

Mercedes’ climate means year around recreation. Public golf courses, tennis courts, and variety of sports leagues mean that you can get into the fun no matter what time of the year it may be.

Golf hot spots nearby

You could have a tee-time waiting for you, not far from Mercedes.

The 18-holes of the historic Llano Grande Country Club features lushtropical foliage, bunkers, waterhazards, and stunning Bermuda fairways.Built in 1925, Llano offers plenty of rich, local history, as well as a challenging course for all levels of play. It features a historic club house, dining room, driving range, pro shop, club rentals, snack bar and a pro on staff. Par 72.

Over 900 palms and a variety of native grasses line the Links style Championship course appropriately named The Palms at Mid Valley. Known for its challenging fairways, The Palms features a clubhouse, lounge and a pro shop where golfers can relax and enjoy Mercedes exceptional climate. Par 72.

Tourism in Mexico

With multiple border crossings to choose from, the adventure of Northern Mexico is just minutes away.

Explore the larger, bustling cities of Matamoros and Reynosa, or retreat into the laid-back border town of Nuevo Progreso.

Nuevo Progreso, across from Mercedes, offers tourists a unique Mexican experience in shopping and dining. Its downtown features an assortment of restaurants with local and international foods, small roadside bar and grills, and rows of artisan shops—all within a comfortable walking distance.

Nuevo Progreso is a perfect little taste of Mexico, and can be the base camp for a more extensive trip into Mexico’s interior.