Progreso International Bridge

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  Melissa White
3 weeks ago
Maybe 1 time out of 15 trips I get flagged but customs entering the US, but no big deal. Just adds 5 minutes to my trip home. Middle of the day has the longest lines. Check what you can:t bring because you might have to walk back and throw away cascarrones because we can't transport more than 12 eggs into the US. Same with meds. Never the same agents.... All the refugees have the right lane of the sidewalk lined with tents living on the bridge. Don't bring a wide buggy & hit their homes please. They're respectful and quiet. Make sure you have $.30 to come back in the turnstyle. $4 parking.... $1 entrance into Mexico. Otw into Mexico are women and children loudly begging under the bridge with poles and buckets. Give if you can. Whatever you want.... 5 out of 5 stars.

  Gregory Vail
2 months ago
This border town is always popular with winter Texans (and now Spring Breakers)for many reasons-especially for dentistas, cheap booze and pharmacies. Be careful with your money and never leave valuables (you don t need Pesos) unattended.It is rumored that The town has paid off the cartel for years and is very safe for this reason (much safer than Matamoros- which is now a Ghost town for tourism.Do not take photos of the military or border police and if you drive across, be sure to give your vehicle watchman a tip or your vehicle May not be there when you return.

  felix Garza
3 months ago
Just came to get a petty and it was amazing and you can order drinks while getting them done

  Philip Luoma
3 months ago
Nice walking bridge into Mexico! $1.00 entry fee to go in and 40 cents to walk back. Parking in the area was $4. There is a plaque on the bridge showing the international border. Cool Mexican statue welcomed visitors. Overall a great experience and very safe area. Might not be for people who don't like crowds.

  F.A.D.
4 months ago
Was very quick and easy to walk in and out of the country lol (all u need is an ID and passport)

  Hazel Leistner
3 weeks ago
It was awesome, the trip was fantastic

 
a month ago
Such situation. More than three hundred people. Children are sick. People have been here for more than a month.

  Elias Mr. E Gonzalez
4 months ago
We parked in a parking area just one block away from the bridge. As we drove to the bridge, the men directing traffic refused to let us turn onto the bridge and told us we must go to the end of the main traffic. We ended up 6 1/2 blocks in the town. It took us over 5 hours to leave Mexico.

  Marmalade
4 months ago
I go all the time and the process coming back home is super fast. The bridge was packed with asylum seeker families (from Ukraine area) a first, but they were very nice and not in the way, they were just waiting to go through whatever process they have. Week before Christmas was busy but Border Patrol was getting everyone through checkpoint very quickly. Texas Border Patrol staff is very nice. Take a passport OR an enhanced DL Plus a birth certificate.

  cg223
6 years ago
Walk across to Progresso and enjoy items half the price you would pay in the U.S. great food as well. If you're worried about security they had several armed' what looked like Federal soldiers in the area. There were several hundreds if not thousands of American visitors the two days that we went. Everything seemed very relaxed and as I mentioned the prices were incredible.

  Ariel C
2 years ago
Easy to go over. You pay $1 when walking into Mexico and 25 cents when coming back into the US. I recommend parking your car on the parking lots adjacent to either side of the bridge for $2 and walk across to avoid being stuck in the long car lines. Nuevo Progreso offers tons of shopping options, including pharmacies and dentists at very affordable prices. Also, don t bother bringing in mexican pesos since all prices are in US dollars.

  Cindy Bourgon
5 years ago
felt safe was amaxing crazy 50 cents to cross over to Mexico.We loved it super great prices. Fantastic lunch. Great pedicure 12$ cant go wrong with a free marguarita. Loved this experience walked back paid 25 cents showed passports and walked to the truck. fantastic day !

  Rob Lilieholm
10 months ago
We try to get to Progreso whenever we're in the Rio Grande Valley. It's a short trip across the border from McAllen, and the people and shopping are wonderful. The margaritas aren't bad either... Super deals on clay pots, tiles, souvenirs -- you name it. Brenda's Rock Shop on the south end of the main drag is a good place to empty your wallet.

  Ali Mihankhah
2 years ago
What can i say. I love it here. Everyone is very friendly and it feels very safe. The market is great. Plenty of shopping, whatever you're looking for. We park for $2.00 and can walk across the bridge into mexico for $1. The return cost $.25. Street tacos are the best!

  Ruby Lucio
2 days ago
Want for good street taco...Eat at El Puente Taco stand, first block when you walk in to the right.

  Debbie Martinez
a year ago
It's A Work Out Lol But always Fun Go Early Before The Rush Starts . In At 8 out By 10 . Safe Travels

  Gloria Gomez
11 months ago
Every time we come to Texas, we have to go to Progresso. It is a great shopping experience. I like that we can buy in dollars, not in pesos. You can drink and shop at the same time. They have music for everyone.

  TerryAnn Lapos
a month ago
Was a little disappointed that the Mexico side of the border before customs has been turned into a tent city I use a walker and there was barely room for me to walk through.

  Richard Barone
2 years ago
History still alive and shocking the senses..bridge spans an ancient river in an unforgiving wilderness and cultures clash in an eternal battle for equity. The miracle is it still somehow works.

  Mallori Jester
4 months ago
First time to Progreso. Very easy, not a far walk from the parking. Lots of fun things to see and great shopping/self care on the other side of the bridge

  Manuel Mosqueda
5 years ago
Had a blast buying all kinds of goodies. lots of English-language spoken no problems whats so ever. Plenty of welcoming people, good food, medical ,dentistry ,clothes, pharmacies , (you got to have perscriptions for everything ) ,pedicures, ect but at super low prices . The only thing i don't get is Why is the American side of the bridge brown and Mexico's is white .Nice border patrol agents who got us back across swiftly. Thanks to Progresso Mexico for the hospitality I shall return for more of tacos . Oh you can even get blue snoballs.

  Albert Figueroa
2 months ago
Was invited by my daughter and granddaughter and had a wonderful glorious time with them looking forward to go again soon

  Wonder Kelly
7 months ago
Always enjoy outings to Progreso. I prefer to walk, less hassle and more enjoyable. Good taco stands and many other places to shop or just walk around. To cross back, there are two lines - one for passport and the other for DL and birth certificates. The passport line is pretty quick .

  Sheryl Kinney
4 months ago
Very nice improvements. Clean, upgraded bathrooms, nice little shop, we appreciate all the work that has been done.

  Dave Swain
a month ago
Great walk across the bridge. Safe.

  Steve Scholl
5 years ago
Easy to walk into Mexico but be ready for beggars and street vendors. I know a lot of Americans come to Nuevo Progreso for dental work, and there are many dentists to choose from.

  Shannon Deckard
5 years ago
First time driving into Mexico for shopping pedicures spa day Duty Free shop once you enter pay taxes on the way out. We go early park at Artutos restaurant were they take care of us and help us get out in a timely manner. Great shops & prices the people were all so kind Muchas Gracias

  Cesar Bonilla
a year ago
Food was garbage, but if you need medicine, prescription glasses, and dental work, I guess it s ok.

  primoroy
3 years ago
Safest U.S. to Mexico crossing (Daytime only)! Small town with little traffic and easy access to major East West toll road. Mexico permit office only open 8am to 5pm, but no long waits.

  April Dokey
3 years ago
People are decent area is more trustworthy.. they are friendly...work hard for Lil money. I try to help extra when I can.