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| Directions (Click Here to Print) |
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In Port Isabel, TX turn left on to HWY 48 towards Brownsville. |
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Follow HWY 48 along the Brownsville Ship Channel  (Note the Shrimp Basin as you travel. This is home to the World's Largest Shrimping Fleet you will also see Amfels Shipyard where huge offshore platforms are being constructed. You may even see a large ship transverse the channel. They often appear to be traveling on land!) |
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Turn right on FM 511. This exit will be marked as "Port of Brownsville" exit. Immediately turn right after exiting on to FM 510 |
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Stay on FM 511 all the way to US 77 (At the intersection of FM 511 and Parades Line Rd (FM 1847) you may want to visit the Palo Alto National Historic Site where there is a visitor center with exhibits) This is just 1/4 mi. North of the intersection. |
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At US 77/83 go under the freeway and turn left on the service road. Stay on the service road to the next intersection where you will turn right on to FM 1732. You will follow this road until you reach US 281 |
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When you reach US 281 turn right and stay on US 281 |
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Turn left at the intersection of US 281 and FM 1015. This exit is clearly marked as "International Crossing Point" |
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Follow FM 1015 south about three miles to the border crossing. There is plenty of parking for those who choose to park and walk into Progreso |
| Return Trip |
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Those of you that drive across may wish to take an alternate return route. This is a good one! |
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Follow the main road in Progreso south out of town (2 miles) where you will find a modern toll station (Mexico HWY 40). Pay your toll (less than $2) and travel east on a great road. The speed limit is 110 kph (about 65 mph) and traffic is very light. You will be on this toll road for about 20 miles |
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At the major intersection of HWY 40 and (HWY 2 to Valle Hermosa and Cudad Victoria) exit take the "Fronteria" (Border) exit and go north to the international border crossing at Los Indios. |
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After clearing customs you will be at US 281 again where you can backtrack the route to South Padre Island. |
