Nuevo Laredo

Nuevo Laredo is a city in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Its population is about 400,000.

Related Topics:
Mexican state - Tamaulipas

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It stands on the U.S.-Mexico border, connected to Laredo, Texas, across the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo) river by three international bridges. The city is larger than its U.S. counterpart, but is younger, having been established after the state of Texas broke away from Mexico. It is the largest inland port in Mexico, as is its counterpart across the border.

Related Topics:
U.S.-Mexico border - Laredo, Texas - Rio Grande (Rio Bravo)

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Crossing the border from north to south costs USD $2.00 and, from south to north, $2.10. Many restaurants close to the border in Nuevo Laredo offer food at very reasonable prices, and there is a large open air market nearby.

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