Not only is Weslaco quickly becoming home to many retail stores and restaurants, it is just minutes from the Rio Grande Valley's hottest shopping places. With a 20 minute drive, the nearby city of McAllen has numerous shopping centers and is home to La Plaza Mall. Five minutes eastbound on Expressway 83 has shopping lovers uniting at the Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets in Mercedes where you can find 100 outlet stores from the world's leading designer and brand names.For a truly unique, out-of-this-country experience, Mexico is 10 minutes away. On the other side of the border, you can enjoy one-of-a-kind Mexican dishes, drinks, outdoor shopping and more.
Just an hour from Weslaco is the premier beach resort of South Padre Island. Whether it's fishing, surfing, sun bathing, dining or dancing you're in the mood for - South Padre Island has it all and more.
You can count on Weslaco, Texas to enhance your hobbies and interest. Weslaco natives and visitors
experience the area's unique wildlife through nature centers located here.
The Weslaco Park System offers state-of-the-art softball fields, walking trails and a new skate park. There are also two golf courses, the championship golf course, Tierra Santa, and the Village Executive Golf Course.