Why go
- City in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
- Served by Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD).
History
Nuevo Laredo is a city in the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. The city lies on the banks of the Rio Grande, across from Laredo, Texas, United States. The 2010 census population of the city was 373,725. Nuevo Laredo is part of the Laredo-Nuevo Laredo Metropolitan Area with a population of 636,516. The municipality has an area of 1,334.02 km2 (515.07 sq mi). Nuevo Laredo is considered the “customs capital of Latin America” because of its high volume of international trade operations in the region, and number 1 in importance for US inland commercial traffic. Both the city and the municipality rank as the third largest in the state.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
- American Airlines AA (ERD, CRJ, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
- US Airways US (ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- AeroMéxico AM (ERJ) · 1 route: Mexico City*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD); 20 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NLD has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Mexico City).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nuevo Laredo, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.