Matamoros is a Mexican city perched on the Rio Grande, on the southern bank across from Brownsville, Texas. It is a medium-sized city at a population of half a million. Its main industries are agriculture and automotive assembly, and the city is especially known for its maquiladoras, or duty- and tariff-free manufacturing plants, which draw workers from throughout northern Mexico. There are also several festivals throughout the year that draw crowds from either side of the border.
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The weather tends to be dry with the most precipitation occurring in September. Spring, especially April, is a popular time for the city due to an influx of visitors during Holy Week.
Once you have earmarked potential dates for your trip, sign up for Skyscanner's price alert feature. We'll monitor prices for your target date and notify you when deals occur so you'll never miss a bargain again. Travelers from the United States can catch a direct flight to Matamoros by connecting at Mexico City. The airport is a little over seven miles from the city of Matamoros. You can hire a taxi or rent a car at the airport, and it takes 20 minutes to drive into downtown by car.
Skyscanner's car rental search lets you search for available cars and book them ahead of time so you can spend less time waiting at the airport and more time enjoying your trip to Matamoros. Matamoros Airport is a small airport surrounded by greenery. There is one terminal and boarding and disembarking occurs outside. There is a cafeteria with food and snacks so you can get refreshed for the last leg of your journey. Due to its position at the United States border, Matamoros has been the site of many major events and even battles during various historical wars.
