Walk Around Laredo's Town Square

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Get to Know Laredo

As you explore Laredo’s downtown, positioned on the border of Mexico and the United States, the city’s fabric feels decidedly Old World, a reflection of the lingering impact of 16th century Spain. The town's architectural distinction is partially due to its scale. The size of the blocks and the widths of the streets are smaller than in other towns in the state—but it also has to do with the number of parks and plazas that organize its central business district as well as the architectural character of the buildings that line the fabled “Streets of Laredo.”