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Reynosa
Spend a half‑day in Reynosa for border‑shopping or a quick meal; stay only if you need a night near the bridge.
Reynosa sits on the US‑Mexico border opposite McAllen, Texas. It offers a few historic monuments, a bustling market and nightlife, but limited attractions beyond a day of shopping or a border‑crossing visit. Most travellers use it as a stopover or for a brief market trip, staying one night at most.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry, milder heat)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rain, extreme heat, higher crime risk)
- Airport
- REX
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Mexico ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Mexico's National Migration Institute (INM) or your nearest Mexican consulate; keep proof of your entry (stamp or digital record) until you leave.
- Mexico ↗Security advice differs by state: some governments advise against travel to parts of several states. Check your own government's advice for each region on your route.
- Mexico ↗Do not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water and ice from reliable places.
- Mexico ↗Foreign visitors to Quintana Roo (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Bacalar, Holbox) pay the state VISITAX online at visitax.gob.mx only; lookalike sites add fees.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Reynosa911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Reynosa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $).Mexico-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities.Mexico-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.Mexico-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.Mexico-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mexico-wide
- SafetyReynosa has higher crime rates than most Mexican cities; stay in well‑lit areas, avoid night travel on Highway 2, and keep valuables concealed.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10 (≈ under US$1).Mexico-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 078 Tourist assistance
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums and many archaeological sites close on Mondays; banks close on public holidays.Mexico-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportREX General Lucio Blanco International Airport (8 km (5 mi) SE of downtown; limited domestic flights).REX General Lucio Blanco International Airport (5 mi (8 km) SE of downtown; limited domestic flights).
- Getting aroundDriving or regional bus is most reliable; city buses connect downtown to the border bridge.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$30–50 MXN (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealTaco (street)$15–30 MXN (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (bottle)$40–70 MXN (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))$120–180 MXN (≈ US$7–10)
- Metro or bus rideBus fare (city)$12 MXN (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel/hostel, a night, per personMX$350 (≈ US$19)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomMX$1,100 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomMX$1,500 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$500 (≈ US$30) · Mid MX$900 (≈ US$50) · High MX$1,500 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- REX General Lucio Blanco International Airport (8 km (5 mi) SE of downtown; limited domestic flights)REX General Lucio Blanco International Airport (5 mi (8 km) SE of downtown; limited domestic flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Feb
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Reynosa: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Driving or regional bus is most reliable; city buses connect downtown to the border bridge. Walking is possible in the centre but sidewalks are uneven and cyclists are often ignored.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min total
Cross the Hidalgo bridge on foot (5 min) or take a local bus
Popular for cheap shopping and riverfront promenade
Matamoros
cautionDoor to door: 2 h 30 min
Bus along Highway 2, about 2 h
Check safety updates before traveling
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City Express
Budget hotel near downtown, free breakfast, wheelchair accessible
Holiday Inn Reynosa
Mid‑range, US$56‑93/night, near international bridge
Hampton Inn by Hilton Reynosa/Zona Industrial
US$75‑92/night, includes breakfast and airport shuttle
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $500–800 MXN (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- $800–1,200 MXN (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- High
- $1,200 (≈ US$65)+ MXN excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × MX$1,100 | MX$1,100 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MX$900 | MX$900 |
| Taxi from REX airport to city centre1 × MX$250 · check | MX$250 |
| One‑day bus pass (city + bridge)1 × MX$120 · check | MX$120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$237 |
| Trip total≈ MX$2,607 per person per day, bed included | MX$2,607≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in MXN; flights and cross‑border transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $30–50 MXN (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taco (street) | $15–30 MXN (≈ US$1–2) |
| Beer (bottle) | $40–70 MXN (≈ US$3–4) |
| Taxi (5 km) | $120–180 MXN (≈ US$7–10) |
| Bus fare (city) | $12 MXN (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Highway 2 runs parallel to the border and is unsafe during daylight; avoid it.
- Nighttime crime can rise near the bridge; keep valuables hidden.
- Public transport may not run after midnight; arrange a taxi or rideshare.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Tourist assistance
- 078
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Emergency
- Police911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
US consulate in Monterrey (check address); Mexican embassy in Washington, D.C.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rex airport → city centre (taxi): about $150 MXN (≈ US$9), 15 min (check)
- City bus (single ride): $12 MXN (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis‑kul‑pe)
- Gracias — Thank you (gra‑see‑as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is this? (kwan‑to kwes‑ta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (don‑de es‑ta el ba‑nyo)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay with card? (pwe‑do pa‑gar kon tar‑he‑ta)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Reynosa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (dry, milder heat) · avoid Jun–Oct (rain, extreme heat, higher crime risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Monterrey (2 h bus) for industrial museum.
- Combine with a day in Nuevo Progreso for duty‑free shopping.
Sources
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