The City of Rio Hondo, TX
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The city of Rio Hondo is located in the state of Texas in Cameron County and has a population of 2,134 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Rio Hondo is Brownsville, approximately 19 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Rio Hondo, including Dairy Queen Loop 499 Store, Cookie's Cafe, City Cafe Restaurants, Baba June's Bar & Grill and Chili Willie's Drive Inn. For a larger selection of Rio Hondo restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Rio Hondo Golf Courses, Museums and/or Beaches, including the Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club -El Diablo, South Padre Island Golf Club, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site, Tony Butler Golf Course(Eighteen Course at Tony Butler Golf Course ) and Jim Paul Golf Course. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Rio Hondo please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 3 airports are located in or near Rio Hondo:
- Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO)
- Harlingen Valley Intl. Airport (HRL)
- Matamoros General Servando Canales Intl. Airport (MAM)
Rio Hondo, Texas Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Rio Hondo
In the month of March, Rio Hondo experiences an average high temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in March are usually about 58 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.24 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Rio Hondo with daytime temperatures averaging 94 degrees in the summer, and 71 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Rio Hondo to receive an average of 1.58 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.27 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 108 degrees in the summer and as low as 14 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Rio Hondo should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 84 degrees, and nighttime lows of 64.Rio Hondo, Texas Attractions

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Brownsville Golf & Recreation Center - Brownsville, The Brownsville Golf & Recreation Center is an 18 hole public golf course in Cameron County Texas. This course is located in the city of Brownsville, . Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 956-541-2582.
Address: 1800 W San Marcelo Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78526

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Cottonwood Creek Golf Course - Harlingen, The Cottonwood Creek Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Cameron County Texas. This course is located in the city of Harlingen, . Tee times are accepted up to 5 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 956-428-7758.
Address: 1001 S Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 78552

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Ft. Brown Municipal Golf Course - Brownsville, The Ft. Brown Municipal Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Cameron County Texas. This course is located in the city of Brownsville, . Tee times are accepted up to 1 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 956-541-0394.
Address: 300 River Levee Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520

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Gladys Porter Zoo - Brownsville, Gladys Porter Zoo is a zoological and botanical park located in Brownsville, Texas. The zoo officially opened on September 3, 1971, and currently averages 375,000 visitors annually. Situated on 31 acres, the zoo houses about 400 animal species and over 250 tropical and neo-tropical species and subspecies. It is the first zoo to have successfully bred the vulnerable Jentink's Duiker.

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Jim Paul Golf Course - Port Isabel, The Jim Paul Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Cameron County Texas. This course is located in the city of Port Isabel, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 956-943-7520.
Address: 950 S Garcia St, Port Isabel, TX 78578

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Llano Grande Golf Course - Mercedes, The Llano Grande Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Hidalgo County Texas. This course is located in the city of Mercedes, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 956-565-3351.
Address: Golf Course Rd, Mercedes, TX 78570

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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site - Brownsville, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park near Brownsville, Texas preserves the grounds of the May 8, 1846, Battle of Palo Alto. It was the first major conflict in a border dispute that soon precipitated the Mexican-American War. The United States Army victory here made the invasion of Mexico possible. The historic site portrays the battle and the war, and its causes and consequences, from the perspectives of both the United States and Mexico.

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Point Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site - Port Isabel, The Point Isabel Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located in Port Isabel, Texas that was built in 1852 to guide ships through the Brazos Santiago Pass to Port Isabel, . The lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 30, 1976.

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Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club -El Diablo - , Rancho Viejo, The Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club -El Diablo is an 18 hole resort golf course in Cameron County Texas. This course is located in the city of Rancho Viejo. Tee times are accepted up to 365 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 956-350-4000.
Address: 1 Rancho Viejo Dr, Rancho Viejo, TX 78575

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Raymondville Municipal Golf Course - Raymondville, The Raymondville Municipal Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Willacy County Texas. This course is located in the city of Raymondville, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 956-689-9904.
Address: 11/2 Mile S Of Business 77, Raymondville, TX 78580
Rio Hondo, Texas Hotels
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Best Western Garden Inn And Suites San Benito175 W Expressway 83 (exit Sam Houston Blvd)
San Benito, TX

Rio Hondo, Texas Restaurants
This is a list of Rio Hondo Steak & Seafood Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Bar & Grill Restaurants, Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants, Fast Foods & Carry Out and Pizza Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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