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Where is Matamoros, Mexico

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: February 08, 2026 12:41 PM ET

Matamoros is a city located in the northeastern part of Mexico, near the United States-Mexico border. It is situated in the state of Tamaulipas, and it shares the border with the city of Brownsville, Texas, in the United States. Matamoros is an important border crossing point and has economic and cultural ties with its American neighbor. It is part of the larger border region known for trade and cross-border interactions.

Matamoros Location Map, Mexico

Facts about Matamoros, Mexico

Country	Mexico
State	Tamaulipas
Region	Northeastern Mexico (Gulf Coast / Border Region)
Municipal Seat	Heroica Matamoros
Named After	Mariano Matamoros (Mexican independence leader)
Established	1826
Municipality Status	1826
Coordinates	25.8690° N, 97.5027° W
Total Area	4,045 sq km
Land Area	4,045 sq km
Water Area	Minimal
Population (2020)	541,979
Population Rank	One of the largest cities in Tamaulipas
Major City	Matamoros
Main Industries	Manufacturing (Maquiladoras), Automotive Parts, Electronics, Trade
Major Airport	General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM)
Time Zone	Central Time (UTC-06:00)
Known For	Border city across from Brownsville, TX, manufacturing hub, Gulf proximity
Website	https://www.matamoros.gob.mx

Top Attractions in Matamoros, Mexico

Playa Bagdad - popular beach on the Gulf of Mexico near the U.S. border
Parque Olímpico Cultural - cultural park hosting events, museums, and performances
Museo Casamata - historic military fort turned museum
Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Refugio - main cathedral and religious landmark
Plaza Hidalgo - central square and social gathering place
Casa Cross - historic home museum reflecting 19th-century architecture
Laguna Madre - large coastal lagoon known for birdwatching and fishing
Teatro de la Reforma - historic theater hosting cultural events
Downtown Matamoros - area with shops, cafés, and local culture
International Border Area - viewpoints overlooking Brownsville, Texas

Distance from Matamoros to Other Mexican Cities

Matamoros to Reynosa - 90 km (56 miles)
Matamoros to Nuevo Laredo - 260 km (162 miles)
Matamoros to Ciudad Victoria - 330 km (205 miles)
Matamoros to Monterrey - 315 km (196 miles)
Matamoros to Tampico - 420 km (261 miles)
Matamoros to San Luis Potosí - 520 km (323 miles)
Matamoros to Saltillo - 520 km (323 miles)
Matamoros to Torreón - 720 km (447 miles)
Matamoros to Zacatecas - 760 km (472 miles)
Matamoros to Querétaro - 700 km (435 miles)
Matamoros to Mexico City - 780 km (485 miles)
Matamoros to Guadalajara - 1,000 km (621 miles)

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