San Ygnacio, a Historical Treasure with Tremendous Potential Along the Rio Grande

San Ygnacio is a true Texas treasure just south of Laredo. It has an incredible collection of historical buildings for its size. In time, I could see this becoming a popular tourist destination.
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[@grannybee]

Truly is a beautiful historic town. I'm Canadian, yet Texas history is my favourite.

[@davidbruce5524]

yep here in Texas, you cant swing a dead cat without hitting something historical. I have lived here my whole life and just found out the "which way tree" was less than a mile from my house

[@moretoexplore6736]

What part of Canada? I'm native Texan but I've lived in Washington state for most of my life.

[@grannybee]

@@moretoexplore6736 I live in Alberta. Actually Edmonton, Alberta.

[@joea6234]

yes the spanish and their allies the Tlaxcaltecan people in the early 1500s until 1600s and, then criollos and mestizos or also known as mexicans traveled here in the old camino real starting at veracruz mexico, and ending in arizona and texas up to Luisiana, since 1650s is when the mestizo race became the most abundant in new spain that is why mexican culture predates texas way before its independence

[@davidbruce5524]

not one PERSON in sight... the entire town is like a museum... beautiful

[@jennifergarrett6809]

Loved the architecture of this town. Very nice. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Nothing_Cheesy]

I drove by San Ygnacio countless times for work. Even passed it yesterday, I have never stopped. It is so beautiful

[@James-sj5gw]

A place where much of old Mexico lives on. Very nice.

[@egar4767]

Born and raised in Laredo I passed San Ignacio many times. I have stopped by but a few times. One of the placards mentions Mercurio.Martinez. I know him personally. He is full of great stories and still active in the community. Great video. There is an assortment of historic villages long since abandoned in the area. Great history.

[@TxJason]

Definitely on my must visit list. Good job and keep the videos coming.

[@travelpl66]

very nice footage my friend. greetings from Poland👍

[@factsoverfiction7826]

So eerie without a soul in sight ... When the pandemic's (really) over, please return so we can meet the people. Meanwhile, thank you for this wonderful tour. 💚

[@myriamuribe6566]

Blas Maria Uribe descendant here! I’ve always wanted to visit where my ancestors, paternal grandfather and tios grew up and just to take in the roots of my dad’s side of the family. Thank you for exploring and sharing!

[@pamelabowling7959]

So beautiful wish we could get a look of inside some of the building

[@donculver153]

How very intriguing. If the walls could talk what stories they could tell. Thanks for finding these gems and taking us with you. Keep up the great work.

[@moretoexplore6736]

Thanks again for posting! I love historical towns.

[@ertatta]

I grew up with Uribe’s from this very town who had moved to San Antonio. I was always fascinated by the history and being transported back in time while visiting here. I hope to get back there in the near future to share this special place with my daughter.

[@Priscilla_Bettis]

This tour was particularly interesting with all the history.

[@es2056]

Great video exposé. I have lived nearby there all my life and have driven by the turn off maybe a thousand times and have never stopped to visit. Now I will plan to see this wonderful place. It reminds me very much of Guerrero Vijeo (Revilla) which was flooded when Falcon Dam was erected. When Falcon lake waters are low one can drive to the old town. The layout and the buildings are very similar to San Ygnacio, except that they are in ruins. Unfortunately, it would be ill advised to visit there now as the area is infested with drug gangs and cartel murderers.

[@dilliam1702]

I've been wanting to make a trip out there so badly. There really isnt another place like it in TX.

[@boodog4023]

Cool town; totally unique.

[@cutweldngrind]

I live in Zapata and for years I been wanting to visit these old buildings. Cool video.

[@blasmartinez4793]

The school usually hosts a tour of the houses on the first Saturday of December. Don't know if they will do so this year due to the pandemic.

[@alejandrohernandez7340]

Several years ago I was out by Laredo hunting. On our way out we passed by this town. In my opinion this was probably one of the best maintained and preserved historical towns I’ve been to in Texas. There’s nothing here that feels out of pocket and most of the people here keep it like that which I think it’s awesome.

[@eynacanales-zarate8677]

Great job on the video of my hometown! I was married in the church. I still own my parent’s home there, I recently remodeled it as a short time rental and to invite friends to visit this magical town. For nature lovers there is a butterfly sanctuary at the end of town and it’s a great place for the birding community.

[@benpena2832]

Excellent addition to the portfolio. I am familiar with this place as I live close to the area.

[@moretoexplore6736]

I can't wait to explore this town!

[@MsQuinnMonroe777]

Thank you for makeing this video

[@maniyan_wanagi]

Another for my list! Thank you! (I'll take your word for it, that the river is down there, somewhere!)

[@biancavanessa3161]

My father's family is from San Ygnacio. We are the Gonzalez's. Our family home was built in 1854. I am currently doing research for my thesis in San Ygnacio. Beautiful town. Grateful to have my roots there.

[@danielf.6059]

I'm living in San Ygnacio for a while. Just explored the beautiful homes with all the family names and history. Definitely awesome

[@stevemcdaniels2825]

beautiful thanks

[@doobiedobbie]

Ots a lovely place id like to live there

[@carolynmorehead3481]

Let me start out by saying I thoroughly enjoy your channel. I also find it interesting that you rarely have traffic or people in your videos even in places that would normally be crowded. Well done!

[@secretsoftexas6872]

I tend to do that on purpose

[@danzbutrfly]

What a beautiful town !!!

[@choicewoods889]

I LOVE WATCHING THESE VIDEOS A LOT

[@brianscott1092]

WoW, very old buildings. Too bad you couldn't have tour the inside of those places. Thanks for the video TOUR.

[@MisOjosSePasearon]

I gotta go visit.

[@joehammond2586]

I was in that area in 2002, I don't remember seeing any modern homes. Fascinating part of Texas, love to see it again.

[@chrisackerley1842]

What a lovely little town. It reminds me of the old Pueblo at Tucson. Houses were built in an inward-facing courtyard style, both for protection [the Indian wars didn't end until the mid-1880's], and to focus the life of the family inward. Beautiful homes. Just as gorgeous today as they were when they were built. You can see the pride the owners take in thier homes from how carefully they are lept up.

[@j.daniel6516]

I've been here several times. Scenes from the movie Viva Zapata starring Marlon Brando and Anthony Quinn were filmed in the square.

[@joec8915]

I have to ask . When do you record all your videos? Hardly ever see another person and very few cars . Amazing.

[@bobzhe13]

My father was born in San Ygnacio in July 17, 1905 .

[@texashistoricallandmarks3820]

Nice!!!

[@ManuelGarcia-zg6wy]

My birth town and where I live today

[@anekaramirez8880]

💙💙💙💙

[@felipeagonzalez8373]

Im going back to see it again

[@jcup000]

That's the place I live in

[@skumze9829]

You live there?

[@alexcavazos7541]

Wow it looks like if we’re walking in any little town on the Mexico side

[@MsQuinnMonroe777]

My great grandmother was born in the fort

[@elbertmoreno2159]

You visit fam there?

[@MsQuinnMonroe777]

My family founded San ygancio

[@mariaofarrell7tsavororite12-7]

Did you know the original San Ygnacio was flooded by the Falcon dam when they built the dam ?

[@eynacanales-zarate8677]

Actually this is the original town. After Falcon Dam was built, San Ygnacio was listed as one of the towns to be flooded but in 1951 the residents petitioned for the town to be spared because it was on higher ground. There request was granted, although two years later the town flooded, the buildings remained. The town has not flooded since.

[@FrankMadero]

Is anyone occupying the old homes?

[@alexiscanet9009]

No. They are historicsl landmarks now. Used to house the Ramirez and I believe Sanchez family.

[@craig5477]

I have always respected anyone who takes care of all of that which they are guardians

[@lupitaolson7837]

We're touring Texas at the moment for 3 months. Beautiful, just stay away from the big cities. Love the history.

[@bigalsyt11]

I grew up there

[@elbertmoreno2159]

Nice little town, from a small town too down the road

[@danmoritz3319]

Why does it appear so green and vegetated from the satellite view but ironically is dusty brown at street level ? But still its better than most towns in the area. Cool vid.

[@secretsoftexas6872]

Much of Texas is like that, not as "green" as it may appear. That is often due to the many drought tolerant small trees that are so common in Texas like juniper, cedar, mesquite, etc. Also this is in the Rio Grande valley, but a mile away its browner.

[@sandrabenn8211]

NOONE LIVING IN TOWN ? I SEE CARS!! EVERYTHING CLOSED? NO COFFEE SHOP OPEN? I LOVE TOWNS! OLD TOWNS! 9LDEN DAYS YEAH!

[@arch3088]

Notice all the bars on the windows. Sad that they are still needed today.

[@eynacanales-zarate8677]

These are part of the architecture. If you watch the movie “Viva Zapata” with Marlo Brando you will see that parts of it were filmed in San Ygnacio. The house across from the plaza had “rejas”, traditional for serenading. The movie was filmed in 1952.

[@franciscogil6798]

The perfect town for an spaghetti western

[@secretsoftexas6872]

I can picture a dual in the town square

[@clydekimsey7503]

Yes, throw spaghetti against the wall to see if it sticks😆

[@MsQuinnMonroe777]

I'm a decendant of the uribes

[@anaolguin2604]

Do people live there ?

[@elbertmoreno2159]

Yea

[@danielmeegan6259]

Wheres all the people

[@joecombs7468]

Yaaaaaa Rio Grande & Rio Bravo Are two different rivers.

[@secretsoftexas6872]

Mexicans call it the Rio Bravo

[@johnfroelich8856]

Does anyone actually live there?