| Harlingen, Texas is located in the heart of the Rio | | | | Harlingen has a relatively mild climate with most |
| Grande Valley in south Texas, approximately 30 | | | | months between 70 and 80 degrees for the day |
| miles from the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. It is | | | | time high and 50's through 70's at night. The only |
| small in population but has a larger metropolis to | | | | hot months are June, July and August and even |
| pull from. It borders a commercial waterway | | | | then the temperatures rarely hit 100. |
| useful for distribution and shipping. Harlingen offers | | | | A few of the known event in Harlingen include the |
| a moderate climate, an international airport and a | | | | Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival where birders |
| calendar of events that has something for | | | | from all over come to observe the various |
| everyone. | | | | species of birds migrating through or living in |
| If one were to visit Harlingen they would find a | | | | Harlingen. Bird watching is a year round even |
| city that not only panders to the retired citizens | | | | there. Another example is golf tournaments, |
| but also a great place for families with the | | | | Sugar Arts Days and the annual Jackson Street |
| abundance of low cost housing. Harlingen is | | | | Classic Car show. |
| centrally located much industry and job | | | | The international airport serves more than two |
| opportunity. This April 15th Harlingen is celebrating | | | | million people, it is the second busiest international |
| it's 100 birthday. Although a relatively small city for | | | | airport in the region. |
| Texas, with around 60,000 residents the larger | | | | Harlingen is a great place to visit or live, with |
| metropolis sports upwards of 400,000 people. | | | | opportunities and events for everyone. |