The First & Only Ecotourism Center in the State of Texas!

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Winter Speaker Series 2025 - December to January

 

 

Winter Speaker Series 2025 - January to February

 

 

Experiencing, Restoring, and Preserving the Native Landscape

South Texas EcoTourism Center - Building

Our mission is to encourage the exploration of South Texas by highlighting its assets spreading across the counties.

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South Texas Ecotourism Center – Introduction

Cameron County Commissioner, David Garza introduces the NEW South Texas Ecotourism Center in Laguna-Vista, Texas. The South Texas Ecotourism Center and directory will put the cities of South Texas in the spotlight for locals and visitors to visit. Our intention is to give visitors and residents alike a greater appreciation of our beloved South Texas, and to bring everyone here closer together.

Get all of the most recent news and updates on the new South Texas Ecotourism Center. Our mission is to encourage the exploration of South Texas by highlighting its assets, whether rural or large, spreading across the counties.

The South Texas Ecotourism Center and directory will put the cities of South Texas in the spotlight for locals and visitors to visit. Our intention is to give visitors and residents alike a greater appreciation of our beloved South Texas, and to bring everyone here closer together.

Welcome To The
South Texas Ecotourism Center

Project Goals

  • Native planting to increase biodiversity
  • Responsible and innovative storm water management strategies
  • Bolster community engagement and local economy
  • Use of native landscape materials to reduce maintenance and water costs
  • Space for community gatherings and events
  • Artful design elements to attract and retain visitors

Upcoming Events

Join South Texas Ecotourism Center at the upcoming events below. From fundraisers to local community events we’d love to see you there!

Rental Space

Various areas of the South Texas Ecotourism Center are available to rent for meetings and special events

Address

501 W. State Highway 100
Laguna Vista, Texas 78578
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Hours of Operation:

7 days a week  (daily)  8am to 5 pm

Contact Us

(956) 772-0210​ – Office
(956)772-0219 – Education

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