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Places of Interest in Alamo Texas Area:

Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is a 2,088 acre refuge located along the banks of the lower Rio Grande and established in 1943 for the protection of migratory birds. Considered the ‘jewel’ of the refuge system, this essential ‘island’ of thorn forest habitat is host or home to nearly 400 different types of birds and a myriad of other species, including the indigo snake, malachite butterfly and the endangered ocelot.

At an ecological crossroad, Santa Ana is strategically located where subtropical climate, gulf coast, great plains and Chihuahuan desert meet. Thousands of birds from the Central and Mississippi flyways funnel through the area on their way to and from Central and South America. This small patch of midvalley riparian woodland is also habitat for about one half of all butterfly species found in the United States.

South Padre Island, Texas
Hundreds of people are discovering the tropical beaches of South Padre Island as their ideal vacation destination. With five miles of relaxing beaches, near perfect weather and thrilling attractions, South Padre Island will make your vacation memorable.