International
McAllen has 18 million visitors a year
40%
are international travelers
For decades, McAllen has been a destination for entertainment, shopping, and hospitality.
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International Engagement: Driving McAllen's Economic and Cultural Growth
The City of McAllen is increasingly engaging counterparts internationally to drive economic growth, promote cultural, educational, and social exchanges, and foster international relations.
International engagement is crucial to advancing the City of McAllen's objectives in the following areas:
- Intergovernmental Relations
- International Business Development
- Sister Cities Relations
- Cultural, Recreation, and Global Engagement
- Exchange of Best Practices
Elevating our mission requires a global vision and International Presence.
The City of McAllen aims to promote mutual understanding and collaboration with other cities internationally to shape policies and further their respective goals. City leadership cultivates essential relationships with diplomatic missions, foreign governments and organizations.
This includes International Business Development that aims to create an integrated and inclusive economic environment for foreign investors and business owners seeking to expand into South Texas markets.
Our Sister Cities
Building Global Connections and Fostering International Friendship
Our sister cities embody our dedication to global friendship and cooperation. By connecting with diverse cities in North and Central America, we foster cultural exchange and mutual understanding. These relationships strengthen our communities and celebrate the shared values and unique contributions of each partner city.
The Sister Cities Program supports cultural, recreation, and global engagement initiatives that contribute to the City's unique identity and offer global exposure to collaborating artists.
The program is guided by the Exchange of Best Practices. It involves engaging with other international communities to learn, develop, and implement solutions to common challenges.
Consulates in McAllen, Texas
Consulate of El Salvador
Consul General Benjamin Galan Rodriguez
Consul of El Salvador
701 S. Broadway St.
McAllen, Texas 78501
Telephone: 888-301-1130
Consulate of Guatemala
Consul Rudy Monterroso
Consul of Guatemala
709 Broadway Street
McAllen, TX 78501
Telephone: 956-429-3413
Fax: 956-242-0593
Consulate of Honduras
Honorable Doris Caceres
Consul of Honduras
1209 Galveston Avenue
McAllen,Texas 78501
Phone: 956-627-3172
Consulate of Mexico
The Honorable Froylán Yescas Cedillo
Consul of Mexico
600 South Broadway Street
McAllen, TX 78501
Telephone: 956-686-0243
Fax: 956-686-4901
