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Harlingen has a stable financial system that meets the great demand for resources, both from companies and from its inhabitants.
This allows the city to increase its competitiveness thanks to the economy and the private sector, these financial markets play a key role in the economic growth of the region and the business sector.
The healthcare sector in Harlingen is led by several key institutions, including the Harlingen Medical Center, Valley Baptist Medical Center, and Solara Specialty Hospital. These hospitals provide a wide range of services, from emergency care to specialized treatments such as cardiovascular care, orthopedic surgery, and wound healing.
These healthcare institutions not only provide quality care to the residents of Harlingen but also contribute to the local economy by creating jobs
The healthcare sector in Harlingen, Texas, is of great importance due to its contribution to the city’s economic development, the provision of quality healthcare services, and the creation of job opportunities.
Harlingen has a great infrastructure in hotels and motels, since it has enclosures from two to five stars for visitors to the area.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
3825 S. Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 622-4243
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Holiday Inn & Suites
1202 N. Ed Carey Dr. Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 428-9800
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Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center
751 Harlingen Heights Dr. Harlingen, Tx 78552
(956) 428-1400
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Holiday Inn Express
501 S. P St. Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 428-9292
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Homewood Suites by Hilton
603 Sesame Dr. Harlingen, Tx 78550
(956) 230-2939
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Super 8 by Wyndhamm Harlingen
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Hampton Inn & Suites Harlingen
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Residence Inn By Marriot Harlingen
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Encore Lakewood
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Museums
There are several in the Rio Grande Valley but in Harlingen, the Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum is one of a kind. The museum has three historical buildings on its ground: the original home of the Lon C. Hill, Harlingen's town founder; the Paso Real Stagecoach Inn, and Harlingen's first hospital. Also on the grounds is the Historical Museum, formerly the Air Police Squadron and Brig of the Harlingen Air Force Base. This building houses the permanent collection of Harlingen and Texas historical objects and photos. The main museum building features rotating arts and cultural exhibits.
Parks and Recreations
Harlingen offers you the opportunity to get outside and enjoy natural surroundings. There are 22 parks with 556 acres and facilities including, miles of walking and nature trails, gardens, special amenities for people with disabilities, a dog park, exercise facilities, a pool, the 18-court, lighted H.E.B. Tennis Center, baseball, softball, soccer, and football fields, restroom facilities, park shelters and playgrounds, even a park that features the huge display: The History of Mexico and Mankind.
Events
Harlingen is the Mecca for birding with over 400 species of birds having been found in the vicinity of Harlingen, and an additional 130 species elsewhere in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The Hugh Ramsey Nature Park, is home to many species and only 3 miles from downtown Harlingen. Just 2 miles south of the downtown Along the Arroyo Colorado river is the Harlingen Thicket, another World Birding Center.
A few of our annual events:
Golf
You can participate in sports 12-months out of every year. There are seven championship quality golf courses in the greater Harlingen metro area including one public course, the Tony Butler Golf Course - 27 holes with driving range, chipping greens, Pro-shop and short-order kitchen. The course meanders through the natural South Texas terrain and is extremely easy to walk if you so choose. The 18-hole course is a championship layout measuring 6,400 yards (par 71) featuring Champions Ultra-Dwarf Bermuda greens.
The 9-hole course is a shorter course measuring 2,600 yards (par 35) with newly renovated Emerald Zoysia greens.
Along with Tony Butler Golf Course, you’ll find:
Boating, Fishing & Hunting
Harlingen has a huge, yearly fishing event just for kids. If you're an experienced fishing person or just up for the adventure, then The Texas coast is home of all popular game fish species in the Gulf of Mexico. Whether it is Redfish, Snook, Tarpon or Marlin you are after, South Texas has them all. This tropical fishing experience is unlike anything else in the U.S. offering the same angling experience that fisherman travels the world to find. Fish the ankle-deep flats on Friday and explore the sapphire waters offshore on Sunday. The Texas International Fishing Tournament is held in August. In the last seven decades, the tournament has become the largest on the Texas Gulf Coast and is ranked in the top ten billfish tournaments in the world.
Harlingen is surrounded by the beautiful South Texas brushlands and riparian forests that are host to a variety of game for the outdoorsman and hunter to enjoy.
