Region: Gulf Coast
Nestled in the tip of South Texas near the center of the lower Rio Grande
Valley, flanked by Mexico to its southwest and the Gulf of Mexico just 25 miles
to its east.
A picturesque 400-foot wide resaca waterway meanders through this culturally
rich historic community. This subtropical destination features many native
wildlife and plant species. The Rio Grande Valley is one of the top birding hot
spots in the nation, and thousands of naturalists converge here annually in
search of some of the 484 species that have been sighted locally.
This is the home of conjunto (accordion-style, Latin-based) music and
features a rich musical heritage with legends such as Narciso Martinez (the
father of conjunto music) and Freddy Fender.
San Benito is just minutes from the Free Trade International Bridge at Los
Indios, a port of entry of South Texas and a quick route to the Mexican border
cities of Matamoros, Reynosa and Valle Hermoso, as well as the interior city of
Monterrey.
Historical markers are found within the city and area.