🇲🇽 Heroica Matamoros, Mexico

Heroica Matamoros is a city located in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. It is situated on the southern bank of the Rio Grande, across from Brownsville, Texas. The city has a population of approximately 489,193 people. For seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies, Matamoros offers access to the Gulf of Mexico and is in close proximity to the Port of Brownsville, which is a major deepwater port with shipyards and facilities for shipbuilding and repairing.