Matamoros

Are you attracted to norteño (Northern) destinations? Then, Matamoros is the city that you must visit during your next vacation.

When you travel to Tamaulipas, you will be able to spend time walking around the squares and observing the kiosks and buildings. Aeromexico offers flights to Matamoros takes you to the destinations that you always wanted to visit. Take advantage of the great flights and packages we have, which include hotel Reservations and airline tickets!

This city, located to the South of the Rio Bravo, was founded by the arrival of families in 1774 and Franciscan missionaries who built a parish and a colonial style square. Matamoros started out as a port and customs office in 1824; through it circulated cotton coming from the United States, since it neighbors the city of Brownsville. Additionally this city was the defense center against insurgents and it was named after Mariano Matamoros, who defended the city during the War of Independence from Texas, along with Morelos, the subsequent victory was named Heroic Matamoros.

The Bagdad Port was instrumental in the economic development when it was declared a free trade zone in 1858. In 1866, The Republican Mexican Army got its victory against the French army and the conservatives in the battle of Bagdad. The city was devastated on several occasions by cyclones which left it almost deserted and in serious financial crisis.

Currently, its main economic activities are manufacturing and agriculture. In modern day the city has been repopulated with immigrants from Veracruz and San Luis and its infrastructure has been growing due to the North American Free Trade Agreement, improved commerce, customs and transportation.

Touring through the city will allow you to visit local kiosks, museums and some beautiful historic buildings, but it also allow to you escape to natural landscapes and virgin beaches. Check out our flights to Matamoros, Mexico