Laredo, Texas, United States

Laredo is a major border city in Texas, United States, north of Mexico. It was initially founded by the Spanish and ceded to the US after the American invasion of Mexico. Unlike other Texan cities, Laredo has the distinction of also having flown the flag of the short-lived Republic of Rio Grande, about the same time as the aforementioned war. When the town was occupied by Texas, the population held a referendum to petition the US to return it to Mexico. The US rejected the democratic referendum result and the population moved south of the border to found Nuevo Laredo.

Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico

Nuevo Laredo is a major border city in Tamaulipas, Mexico, south of the United States. It was initially an extension of the currently Texan city of Laredo and has grown bigger than it is. Its connection to the US has made it a town for drug trafficking and occasional violence.

Guerrero, Coahuila, Mexico

Guerrero is a small magical town in Coahuila, Mexico that was the site of multiple missions set up to convert native Americans. Today some of them have become ruins of archaeological interest.

Candela, Coahuila, Mexico

Candela is a small magical town in Coahuila, Mexico known for the train station ordered to be built by President Carranza.

Linares, Nuevo León, Mexico

Linares is a small magical town in Nuevo León, Mexico that was founded by the Spanish. Today, it’s known for its impressive buildings as well as a sweet that’s made from cow and goat milk.