Beach near Matamoros, Mexico

Matamoros Travel Guide

Mexico

Matamoros is a city of about 449,815 people in northeastern Mexico, close to the United States border. It is served by Matamoros Airport (MAM), the city’s named airport for air arrivals.

The nearest named beaches are across the border in Texas. Boca Chica State Park, in Boca Chica Village, is 37.9 kilometres away, while Del Mar Beach in Cameron County is 39.3 kilometres away.

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Local time

449,815

Population

5,138 miles away

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Weather in Matamoros

Wed

36°

Thu

35°

Fri

36°

Know before you go

Pays in MXN

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +52

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Mexico for various services. While not legally required, it's a significant part of service industry workers' income. Locals generally tip, and tourists are expected to do the same.

Best time to visit Matamoros

Jan

22°9

Feb

24°6

Mar

27°6

Apr

29°6

May

32°9

Jun

34°10

Jul

33°11

Aug

34°12

Sep

33°13

Oct

31°8

Nov

27°7

Dec

24°8

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Matamoros

  • Playa Lauro Villar

    35.5 km away

  • Playa Washington

    35.5 km away

  • Boca Chica State Park

    Boca Chica State Park

    37.9 km away

  • Del Mar Beach

    Del Mar Beach

    39.3 km away

Things to do in Matamoros

  1. Gladys Porter Zoo

    zoo

    5 km

  2. Immaculate Conception Cathedral

    religious organization

    3.8 km

  3. Museo Del Ferrocarril de Matamoros

    museum

    2 km

  4. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    christian place of worship

    1.1 km

  5. Catholic Diocese of Brownsville

    roman catholic place of worship

    3.1 km

  6. Historic Brownsville Museum

    history museum

    4.3 km

  7. Church of the Advent Episcopal

    christian place of worship

    4.6 km

  8. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

    roman catholic place of worship

    4.8 km

Getting there

Matamoros Airport · 11.2 km

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