Gateway to the Americas International Bridge (Clear View) — Attraction in Tamaulipas

There's really nothing fancy about this bridge. I remeber when there was just a rail and you could clearly see the Rio Grande. Now they have a fence, barbed wire and concrete blocks sit in the middle of the bridge in order to deter an invasion I guess. Going over to Mexico you pay 1.00 and walk over. You can always stop at the Duty Free store to buy you carton of cigarettes, liquor bottles or perfume tax free of course. (If you want to seek it back to the states, you need to declare and pay the tax.) The end of the bridge, over on Mexican side has changed and you have to walk through the incpection office. Overall, it's convenient if you are just crossing over to spend some time on the Mexican side to eat or get medicine. Downtown Nuevo Laredo is not the same but it's a daily way of life for many that cross...

Putting pressure on the border creates immigrants who stay instead of work in one country and live in the other and creates a market for dangerous coyotes. The people were well messing and friendly, but their actions create unnecessary violence and strain on...

It's a pretty bridge. And one of the nicest and most developed border crossings I've taken into México. I've taken many. It's located in the middle of Downtown Laredo. And is good for both vehicular and...