Texas Tropical Trail

Texas Tropical Trail Region, 20 counties in extreme south Texas.

Spreading across the unique cultural heartland of south Texas, the Tropical Trail Region encompasses 20 counties, 23,000 square miles and is home to 1.7 million residents.

The Region’s Border Byway skirts the nation of Mexico and the Gulf Coast Byway runs along the Texas Gulf Coast. The rich landscapes in between are called the Brush Country Byway and the Wild Horse Desert Byway. Historical sites include battlegrounds, architecture, museums, lighthouses and landmarks. For the adventurous the region offers beachcombing, hiking, hunting, camping, golfing, boating, fishing and a wide variety of water sports. The Texas Tropical Trail Region's mild weather is perfect for year round multicultural and historical events and festivals. Nature lovers can take in birding, wildlife preserves, ranches, sanctuaries and wetlands. From Carrizo Springs, Laredo, Zapata, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Corpus Christi, Rockport, Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, Refugio, George West, and all points in between, from the wide open skies to the sands of the beaches, the Tropical Trail invites you to adventure!