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Matamoros Travel Guide, Mexico

The city of Matamoros is situated somewhere in the northern section of Tamaulipas. The shores of River Rio Grande (which is also famous by the name of Rio Bravo amongst the locals of Mexico) are also located next to the city of Matamoros. The nearby Gulf Coast and the beautiful Baghdad Beach are some of the famous attractions for the city of Matamoros.

The location for this city of Matamoros has always been an advantage for the city in terms of economy. The city of Matamoros is located in the proximity of United States - Mexico border and has competitive infrastructure which is capable of bearing the work load which huge businesses bring into this city. All these factors have made the city of Matamoros an important economical hot spot for the country of Mexico.

The city of Matamoros has many times been tagged as “Great Door to the city of Mexico” due to its cultural, social, and economical importance. The city of Matamoros has paired up well with the city of Brownsville which is located in the state of Texas, United States of America. Although businessmen and tourists passing through the borders between the two countries have to face many border checkpoints but the low fee which they have to pay in order to cross the border keeps there interest in this city and its culture always lively.

It was this border city which helped the manufacturing industry to earn huge profits in this city of Matamoros. Raw materials and goods constantly enter into the city of Matamoros from the neighboring U.S. cities and it is this material which helps the economy of Matamoros. As of now the major sources of income for the city of Matamoros is the earnings which the manufacturing industries bring.

You can assume that geographical as well as political boundaries between United States and Mexico have almost disappeared due to the increase in trade between the two counties. Along with trade, the city of Matamoros (and other neighboring cities which share borders with the United States of America) constantly welcome huge number of tourists, researchers, and students which migrate to this city from United States thus increasing the bond which exists between these two countries.

As per the census of year 2005 the population for the city of Matamoros was around 49000 inhabitants while the same for the municipality of Matamoros was around 100000 inhabitants.

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