Discover the Natural Wonders of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from a major city in Western Mexico like Guadalajara, head east on Highway 15 towards the town of Tepatitlán. From there, take Highway 80 south until you reach the border town of Nuevo Laredo. Cross the International Bridge into Laredo, Texas. Once in Laredo, continue on I-35 South and then take exit 8A for US-83 South. Follow US-83 for about 150 miles until you reach the junction of TX-100 in Harlingen. Take TX-100 East towards Port Isabel. Continue on TX-100 for approximately 25 miles, then turn left onto Buena Vista Blvd. Follow Buena Vista Blvd for about 2 miles to reach the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge entrance.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, start by taking a long-distance bus from major cities like Guadalajara to Laredo, Texas. Companies such as ETN and Primera Plus provide comfortable bus services. Once in Laredo, transfer to a local bus or taxi to reach the Laredo bus station. From there, take a Greyhound bus to Harlingen, Texas. After arriving in Harlingen, you will need to take a taxi or rideshare service to Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, as there are no direct public transportation options to the refuge itself.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  If you're already in or around Harlingen, using a taxi or rideshare service (like Uber or Lyft) is a convenient option to reach Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. Simply input the destination address (22688 Buena Vista Blvd, Los Fresnos, TX 78566, United States) into the app. The journey from Harlingen should take around 30 minutes and will cost approximately $30 to $50, depending on traffic and the service you choose.