Place to visit
South Laredo Nature and Birding Center, Mexico: what it is and when to go
South Laredo Nature and Birding Center is a protected area in Mexico (Nuevo Laredo). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is November to April. In June there are 13 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 16. 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
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Mexico · South Zapata Highway 3712, 78046, Laredo
- Best time
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- MTY Monterrey, 197 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- City of Laredo
- Coordinates
- 27.45946, -99.48478
What it is and where
South Laredo Nature and Birding Center is a protected area in Mexico (Nuevo Laredo).
It is in Nuevo Laredo, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 7.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 27.45946, -99.48478; the nearest main airport is Monterrey International Airport (MTY, Monterrey), 197 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- City of Laredo
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife 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 South Laredo Nature and Birding Center is November to April.
- JanBest time10:27
- FebBest time11:04
- MarBest time11:48
- AprBest time12:40
- MayPossible13:21
- JunPossible13:43
- JulPossible13:35
- AugPossible12:59
- SepBetter not12:09
- OctPossible11:20
- NovBest time10:37
- DecBest time10:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 16. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | November to April | May to August and October |
| Wildlife | November to April | May to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: South Laredo Nature and Birding Center has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Santuario de Aves de Las PalmasProtected area4.7 km
- Juárez–Lincoln International BridgeInternational bridge connecting Laredo, Texas, and Laredo, Tamaulipas, on the US–Mexico border4.9 km
- Gateway to the Americas International BridgeToll bridge5.0 km
- Villa Antigua Border Heritage MuseumMuseum5.1 km
- Hotel La PosadaHistory5.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Mexico guide.
More in Mexico: Nature
- Chichen Itza: pre-Columbian Maya city in Mexico
- Popocatépetl: North America volcano
- Teotihuacan: ancient Mesoamerican city
- Pico de Orizaba: highest mountain and volcano in Mexico
- Parícutin: dormant scoria-cone volcano in Mexico
- Iztaccihuatl: volcano in Mexico
Every Mexico place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is South Laredo Nature and Birding Center?
It is a protected area in Mexico.
When is the best time to visit South Laredo Nature and Birding Center?
November to April. In June there are 13 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 16.
How do you get to South Laredo Nature and Birding Center?
The nearest main airport is Monterrey International Airport (MTY), 197 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 Santuario de Aves de Las Palmas, Juárez–Lincoln International Bridge, Gateway to the Americas International Bridge. The rest is in the Mexico guide.
Keep reading
- Nuevo Laredo15 places to see in and around Nuevo Laredo, Mexico: Juárez–Lincoln International Bridge, Cathedral of San Agustin, Laredo College. Best time: November to April.
- Nature266 places for nature in Mexico, from Chichen Itza 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.