Place to visit
World Trade International Bridge, Mexico: what it is and when to go
World Trade International Bridge is a bridge linking the US and Mexico (Nuevo Laredo). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is November to April. In June there are 13 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 16. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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
- Bridge linking the US and Mexico · Architecture
- Where
- Mexico
- Best time
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- MTY Monterrey, 210 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 27.59722, -99.53706
What it is and where
World Trade International Bridge is a bridge linking the US and Mexico (Nuevo Laredo). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Nuevo Laredo, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 27.59722, -99.53706; the nearest main airport is Monterrey International Airport (MTY, Monterrey), 210 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 World Trade International Bridge is November to April.
- JanBest time10:26
- FebBest time11:03
- MarBest time11:48
- AprBest time12:40
- MayPossible13:22
- JunPossible13:44
- JulPossible13:35
- AugPossible12:59
- SepBetter not12:09
- OctPossible11:19
- NovBest time10:36
- DecBest time10:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 44 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.
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
- Laredo CollegePublic college in Laredo, Texas, U.S9.9 km
- Riverbend Nature PreserveProtected area11 km
- Texas Historical CommissionAgency of the State of Texas, United States11 km
- Cathedral of San AgustinHistoric place in Laredo, Webb County, Texas11 km
- Republic of the Rio Grande MuseumMuseum11 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 World Trade International Bridge?
It is a bridge linking the US and Mexico. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit World Trade International Bridge?
November to April. In June there are 13 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 16.
How do you get to World Trade International Bridge?
The nearest main airport is Monterrey International Airport (MTY), 210 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 Laredo College, Riverbend Nature Preserve, Texas Historical Commission. 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.
- 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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