SOCIALIFE RGV PRIDE
The Urban Sanctuary is Awesome Family Fun By Colleen Hook, Executive Director, Quinta Mazatlan
Most of us wish we could spend more time outdoors to enjoy our natural treasures. Studies show that spending time in nature can reduce stress and anxiety. Step into a beautiful urban oasis in McAllen, just minutes from the airport and mall, and Be Happy! 1 Family Fun Quinta Mazatlan is a great place to spend time with your family. Kids will be fascinated to see the wild birds in the Thornforest. Friendly walking trails make it easy on the young ones. Our little modern-day dinosaur, the Chachalaca, will greet you, along with other feathered friends, at the front gates. Stop in on Saturdays for STEM Stops at 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00 pm at the Discovery Center, free with park admission.
2 Birding There’s a reason why the RGV is on the list of top 3 birding destinations in the country. The area has documented over 520 different kinds of birds; That is over 90% of those seen in Texas and over 50% seen in North America. Many of the Valley specialty birds call Quinta Mazatlan “home,” such as the Green Jay, Kiskadee, Olive Sparrow, Clay-colored Thrush, Long-billed Thrasher, Plain Chachalaca, Pauraque, Altamira Oriole and Buff-bellied Hummingbird. Keep your binoculars available, as migratory birds are always checking into the B&B!
3 Historic Adobe Home In the middle of the Thornforest is a large adobe home built in the 1930s by Marcia & Jason Matthews. Over 10,000 adobe blocks make up the estate, with a beautiful courtyard reminiscent of the homes in Mazatlan, Mexico. Handmade Talavera Tile archways, Cedar Beams, and Saltillo Tile flooring characterize the Spanish Revival Style architecture.
4 Bronze Forest Sculpture Trail The forest trail features the beautiful sculptures of local artist Douglas Clark. Over 40 bronze sculptures tell the story of our wildlife in the Rio Grande Valley. Clark prefers to work from life, but some sculptures feature rare and endangered species like the wildcats that used to roam south Texas and thus works from old photographs and sketches.
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