Overview
Ciudad Acuña attracts cross-border tourism from Del Rio, Texas, with its handicraft shops, hotels, and typical restaurants serving traditional Mexican cuisine alongside international options. Old Mexico hands consider it one of the more pleasant and easier border crossing points along the entire Rio Grande.
Budget Travel · Day Trips
Before you go
Connectivity
4G available from Telcel and AT&T. No 5G. US carrier signals possible near border.
Money
Prices quoted in Mexican pesos (M$). ATMs available near the border crossing and on Hidalgo. USD also widely accepted in border areas.
Safety
Avoid Boys' Town area south of city center. Standard border-town precautions apply near the crossing and in less-policed zones.
Transport
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is 285 km north and is the nearest major airport. No local public transit system; taxis available.
Weather
Extreme climate: very hot summers, cold winters with frost. Tornadoes possible in late spring. Spring and autumn are most comfortable for visits.