Area Information
AREA INFORMATION
Located on the Rio Grande River next to the El Portal Park.
Plaza De San Agustin
Located just 3 blocks from The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo.The Plaza is surrounded by history on all sides. At its boundaries you’ll see the historic La Posada Hotel, flying the seven flags of Laredo.
You’ll also see the Capitol of the Republic of the Rio Grande, former capitol building and now a museum housing 1800’s-era artifacts and historical exhibits. Nearby is the historic Bruni Home.
In 1760, Laredo’s first chapel was built on the Plaza. The Cathedral is still there today, standing in the same location where the original mission chapel once stood. It boasts an active Catholic congregation, and it’s the site of many of the city’s most beautiful weddings and celebrations.