Travel Info
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How to Get Here
By air: Harlingen is well serviced by Valley International Airport with three major airlines:
Continental Express – 800.523.3273
Southwest Airlines – 800.435.9792
Sun Country Airlines – 800.359.6786
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Where to Stay
Harlingen offers plenty of rooms in ranges to please any visitor. Please visit the Harlingen Convention & Visitors Bureau to book your room or call the Harlingen CVB at 800.531.7346 for a Visitor’s Guide.
The following Hotels offer special rates for RGVBF attendees:
Courtyard Marriott – (1 or 2 Beds $94.00) ~ Toll Free: 888.267.8927 ~ Local: 956.412.7800
Super 8 Motel – (1 Bed $50.00 / 2 Beds $55.00) ~ Toll Free: 800.800.8000 ~ Local: 956.412.8873 ~ Email: harlingensuper8@yahoo.com
Best Western – ($74.99) ~ Toll Free: 866.446.2345 ~ Local: 956.412.1500
Hampton Inn & Suites – (1 Bed $89.00 / 2 Beds $99.00) ~ Toll Free: 800.426.7866 ~ Local: 956.428.9800
La Quinta Inn – (2 Beds $75.00) ~ Toll Free: 800.531.5900 ~ Local: 956.428.6888
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How to Get Around
The festival does not provide shuttle service between hotels and festival activities. Some of the hotels provide airport shuttle service, but in order to best experience the festival and our unique area, we strongly encourage a car rental booking through the Harlingen Convention & Visitors Bureau website.
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Weather/What to Pack
Harlingen is in the sub-tropics zone, and fortunately that generally means some sun and warmth! Put in the mix palm trees and blooming butterfly plants, and the Valley offers you a nice November getaway.
The mean temperature is in the 70’s. However, mornings can be cool (50’s) and afternoons can be hot (80’s), so the best clothing strategy: layers, with warm weather layer on bottom. That way you can peel off and adjust as the temp rises through the day. Carry a rain jacket also—it is a variable time of year.
For comprehensive birding travel preparation and packing lists, visit www.BirdBound.com.
