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Nuevo Laredo, México

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.

Type CityPopulation 373,725Metro Area Population 636,516

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.

Where to stay

Av. Vicente Guerrero 2309, Guerrero, 88240 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico · hotelrobles.com.mx
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1000 Zaragoza St, Laredo, TX 78040 · laposada.com
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1219 Matamoros St, Laredo, TX 78040 · therialtohotel.com
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Blvd. Luis Donaldo Colosio : 5939, Finsa Industrial Park, 88275 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico · ihg.com
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Av César López de Lara 3446, Anáhuac, 88260 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico · hcolonplaza.com
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Av. Reforma 5430, Lagos, 88290 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico · grupocaminoreal.com
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Av. Reforma 5102, Lagos, 88290 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico · fiestainn.com
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Av. Reforma 4550, México, 88000 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico · m.facebook.com
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C. Canales 2021, Sector Centro, 88000 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico · facebook.com
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C. González 2715, Sector Centro, 88000 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico · facebook.com
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Av. Vicente Guerrero 718, Sector Centro, 88000 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico · mesondelrey.com
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P.º Colón 3333, Jardín, 88260 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico · bestwestern.com
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Av César López de Lara 3940, Col. Militar II, 88289 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico · marriott.com
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1 S Main Ave, Laredo, TX 78040 · landmarklaredo.com
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Lib. de Nuevo Laredo 125, La Paz, 88299 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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Autop. Monterrey - Nuevo Laredo 7850, La Paz, 88299 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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C. Arteaga 3011, Sector Centro, 88000 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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Av. Jesús Carranza 244, Centro, 88000 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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Reynosa 811, Sector Centro, 88000 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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Aquiles Serdán 621, Sector Centro, 88000 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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Av. Reforma 4446, Burócratas, 88280 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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Agustín Melgar 4240, Ferrocarrilera (Obrera), 88280 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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C. Anáhuac 3540, México, 88280 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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Colonia Electricistas, 88287 Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico
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Av. Reforma 3760, Jardín, 88260 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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Gral Luis Caballero 1631, Palacios, 88220 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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C. Pino Suárez 3013, centro, 88000 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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Agustín de Iturbide 6419, Hipódromo, 88170 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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Av. Benito Juárez 313, Sector Centro, 88000 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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Av César López de Lara 2412, San Rafael, 88200 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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C. Guanajuato 4520, Anáhuac, 88260 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico · motelesentamaulipas.com
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Estudiantes 140, Solidaridad, 88000 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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Av. Reforma 3607, Concordia, 88260 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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Av. Vicente Guerrero 2001, Guerrero, 88000 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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C. Sonora 110, Postal, 88240 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., Mexico
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Restaurants & places to go

Mexican, Restaurant · Wikipedia: en:Taco Palenque · tacopalenque.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:30-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1419 Guadalupe, Laredo, 78040-5344 · bk.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 5300 North I-35, Laredo, 78041 · chick-fil-a.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 5724 San Bernardo Avenue, Laredo, 78041 · restaurants.subway.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 08:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 2306 East Saunders, Laredo, 78041 · locations.tacobell.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su-Th 10:00-21:00 Features: delivery · 201 West Del Mar Boulevard, Laredo, 78041-2238 · mypizzaboxonline.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 1910 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, 78043 · starbucks.com
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 7601 San Dario Avenue, Laredo, 78045 · restaurants.applebees.com
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 · 3934 Avenida Reforma, 88280 · koto.mx
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Dessert, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · locations.cinnabon.com
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Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 08:00-15:00 · 1010 East Hillside Road, Laredo, 78041
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Tea, Coffee, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Th 12:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 12:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 309 Flores Avenue,…
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Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 7309 San Dario Avenue, Laredo, 78045
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:00-23:00 · 3301 San Bernardo Avenue, Laredo, 78040 · gorillalaredo.com
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Spanish, Grill, Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Sa 19:00-24:00 · 2002 Hidalgo Street, Laredo, 78040
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Argentinian, Pizza, Empanada, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 08:00-1:00; Su 09:00-23:00 · 3609 Avenida Reforma, 88270
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 1101 Zaragosa Street, Laredo, 78040 · laposada.com
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Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 6627 San Dario Avenue, Laredo, 78041
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Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 5319 San Dario Avenue, Laredo, 78041
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 5315 San Dario Avenue, Laredo, 78041
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Teahouse, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:30; Sa 09:00-20:30 · 3464 Prolongación Vicente Guerrero, 88260
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Pastry, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Pastry/Coffee Shop cafe · 1708 Victoria Street, Laredo, 78040
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
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Biergarten · Features: outdoor seating · 3301 San Bernardo Avenue, Laredo, 78040
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-14:00; Fr 08:00-11:00
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Fast Food · fast food
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Food Court · Features: outdoor seating
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:45-22:45; Sa-Su 08:00-22:45 · 3102 Avenida Reforma, 88260 · elpapalote.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2301 Guadalupe Street, Laredo, 78043 · mcdonalds.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa,Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · churchs.com.mx
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · littlecaesars.com.mx
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 05:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-00:00 · 1501 East Olive Street, 78041 · 7brew.com
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American, Salad, Tex-Mex, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00 · 3902 San Bernardo Avenue, Laredo, 78041
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Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Breakfast/Pancake restaurant · 7503 San Dario Avenue, Laredo, 78045
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Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant · 6629 San Dario Avenue, Laredo, 78041
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Restaurant · restaurant · 1000 Zaragosa Street, Laredo, 78040 · laposada.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 5301 San Dario Avenue, Laredo, 78041
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 802 San Bernardo Avenue, Laredo, 78040
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Ice Cream · ice cream · 417 Market Street, Laredo
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
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88 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Laredo International Airport (LRD) 10 km to the centre
5210 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, TX 78041 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Allegiant Air, American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Las Vegas (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations

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.

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Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD) 5.3 km to the centre
Nuevo Laredo, TAM, MX — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (AeroMéxico) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Mexico City (OpenFlights route data).
✈ 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.

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Zapata County Airport 62 km to the centre
Zapata, TX, US
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Rancho Blanco Airport 19 km to the centre
Laredo, TX, US
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McNeel Ranch Airport 38 km to the centre
San Ygnacio, TX, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

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.

Coaches & shuttles

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