The Progreso has only one main street as you can see on the photo to the right. This street is lined with curio shops to numerous Drug Stores to Dentists offices. Many vendors display their goods in Progreso on the sidewalk. These sidewalk vendors will sometimes deal while the stores are very had to get a discount from.

The shopping offers good choices in hats, leather goods, perscriptions, tobacco and carrying bags. Blankets are really special with numerous choices of colors, qualities and sizes. A throw blanket for the bed, chair, or sofa makes your home look real comfortable and keeps the furniture from showing wear.

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Jewelry of both gold and silver are very reasonably priced. You will want to check out any vendor on precious metals just like back in the states. Many of the vendors do live in Texas.

Arriving at the parking lot on the Texas side before 10:00 am allows for shopping time before a scheduled lunch at noon. Depending on the size of the group a restaurant will be announced. Reservations will be made up front for the group to meet for lunch at a specific time.

Some shops have clothing for sale that is Mexican style. You will find the things very reasonably priced and very decorative. The Mexican people pride themselves on their handiwork.

Going to the local tortilla factory will add a real Mexican cultural experience to your day in Progreso. They do have a real great smell when they are freshly prepared.