Zapata and surrounding areas are rich in Spanish-Mexican heritage and history

Zapata is growing, but is still a friendly town

Zapata is a "Birders paradise" and is home to the White collared Seed Eater, a rare little bird that is only found in this area.

Have modern medical facilities - excellent doctors and ambulance service

Law enforcement

Fire department - municipal airport

excellent restaurants, shopping, banks

Los Ebanos, a 9 & 18 hole golf course, one of the best in S. Texas, offers golf carts, driving range and putting greens

gold mine for rock hunters

Falcon Dam, 30 miles South of Zapata provides a free crossing in Mexico

many churches and fellowships serve the area

Bingo

EVERYTHING you could want or need can be found in our area.