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Plaza Simón Bolivar (Square)
Iglesia del Santo Niño de Atocha
Reloj Floral, Plaza Ignacio Zaragoza
LAREDO TX. the history of the city.
Catedral del Espíritu Santo
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One of the biggest and emblematic squares of the city
in which is the monument to Simon Bolivar. There is an
exhibition of 19 flags from different countries representing
the international union.
Banco Longoria (Historic Building)
Neoclassical marble and granite building, built towards the
end of the 1920s and operated with local capital.
Iglesia del Santo Niño de Atocha (Church)
Religious building of catholic worship built between 1879
and 1888. It was designed in Nuevo Laredo by the renowned
Mateo Mattei.
Catedral del Espíritu Santo (Church)
The Catedral del Espiritu Santo is the headquarters of the
Diocese of Nuevo Laredo. It is located on Paseo Colón Avenue
in Nuevo Laredo.
Reloj Floral (Floral Clock)
Located in the Plaza Ignacio Zaragoza, in front of the Catedral
del Espiritu Santo. It is an attraction for passersby who observe
it adorned with seasonal flowers and plants.
Tours in Laredo Tx.
The “Webb County Heritage” Foundation offers several tours
throughout the year to visit historical sites and learn about
For tours by appointment, reservations with 24-hour
advance notice are required. A minimum of five people per
tour is required. Scheduled stops are subject to change.
Price includes admission to The Republic of the Río Grande®
Museum and the Villa Antigua® Border Heritage Museum. A
minimum deposit of 50% is required for large groups.
For more information contact (956) 727-0977.