Place to visit
West Rail Bypass International Bridge, Mexico: what it is and when to go
West Rail Bypass International Bridge is a railway bridge between Brownsville (USA) and Matamoros (Mexico) (Matamoros, Tamaulipas). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is November to April. In June there are 13 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 23. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Railway bridge between Brownsville (USA) and Matamoros (Mexico) · Architecture
- Where
- Mexico
- Best time
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- MTY Monterrey, 254 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 25.96142, -97.58406
What it is and where
West Rail Bypass International Bridge is a railway bridge between Brownsville (USA) and Matamoros (Mexico) (Matamoros, Tamaulipas).
It is in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, where this site lists 7 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 25.96142, -97.58406; the nearest main airport is Monterrey International Airport (MTY, Monterrey), 254 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Mexico. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit West Rail Bypass International Bridge is November to April.
- JanBest time10:33
- FebBest time11:07
- MarBest time11:49
- AprBest time12:37
- MayPossible13:16
- JunPossible13:37
- JulPossible13:28
- AugPossible12:55
- SepBetter not12:09
- OctPossible11:22
- NovBest time10:42
- DecBest time10:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 23. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Mexico
To enter Mexico there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport and onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Mexico checklist. Currency: Mexican peso (MXN); plugs: Type A and B · 127 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything · 078 tourist assistance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Brownsville & Matamoros International BridgeBridge11 km
- Gateway International BridgeBridge in Brownsville, Texas11 km
- Fuerte CastamataFort museum: figured in Mexican Revolution13 km
- Veterans International Bridge at Los TomatesBridge in Matamoros, Mexico14 km
- Sabal Palm SanctuaryProtected area21 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Mexico guide.
More in Mexico: Architecture
- Baluarte Bridge: cable-stayed bridge in Mexico
- Bridge of the Americas: Bridge connecting the Mexican state of Chihuahua with the U.S. state of Texas
- Eagle Pass–Piedras Negras International Bridge: bridge between U.S and Mexico
- Juárez–Lincoln International Bridge: International bridge connecting Laredo, Texas, and Laredo, Tamaulipas, on the US–Mexico border
- Stanton Street Bridge: international bridge between El Paso, Texas, United States and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Del Rio–Ciudad Acuña International Bridge: International bridge crossing the Mexico–United States border
Every Mexico place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is West Rail Bypass International Bridge?
It is a railway bridge between Brownsville (USA) and Matamoros (Mexico).
When is the best time to visit West Rail Bypass International Bridge?
November to April. In June there are 13 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 23.
How do you get to West Rail Bypass International Bridge?
The nearest main airport is Monterrey International Airport (MTY), 254 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Mexico is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Mexico map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge, Gateway International Bridge, Fuerte Castamata. The rest is in the Mexico guide.
Keep reading
- Matamoros, Tamaulipas7 places to see in and around Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico: Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge, Gateway International Bridge, Fuerte Castamata. Best time: No
- Architecture26 places for architecture in Mexico, from Baluarte Bridge to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- MexicoBefore travelling to Mexico: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: a passport is enough, with validity covering your stay.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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