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Things to see in McAllen, Texas (United States): 5 places and when to go
McAllen, Texas is a city in United States with around 364,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly With kids (2), Temples (1), Wildlife (1). The best known are Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle, National Butterfly Center and Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 26.203, -98.2297
- Population
- About 364,000
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (2) · Temples (1) · Wildlife (1) · Architecture (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 1,796 km as the crow flies
What to see in McAllen, Texas
The places in and around McAllen, Texas, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del ValleChurch in Texas, United States7.2 km
- National Butterfly CenterNature preserve near Mission, Texas, United States14 km
- Pharr–Reynosa International BridgeBridge in Texas–Reynosa, Tamaulipas16 km
- Pharr Aquatic CenterWith kids5.5 km
- The Old Church WineryWinery891 m
When to go to McAllen, Texas
The best time to visit McAllen, Texas is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:32
- FebPossible11:07
- MarBest time11:49
- AprBest time12:37
- MayBest time13:17
- JunBest time13:38
- JulBest time13:29
- AugBest time12:55
- SepBest time12:09
- OctBest time11:22
- NovPossible10:41
- DecPossible10:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 22. In March, 5 of the 5 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to McAllen, Texas
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 1,796 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Brownsville, Texas5 places79 km
- Corpus Christi, Texas11 places190 km
- Laredo, Texas8 places193 km
- San Antonio29 places367 km
- New Braunfels, Texas7 places389 km
- San Marcos, Texas5 places411 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in McAllen, Texas?
The best known: Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle, National Butterfly Center, Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit McAllen, Texas?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 22.
How do you get to McAllen, Texas?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 1,796 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with McAllen, Texas as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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