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. It was named after

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a Mexican historical figure. The avenue is considered the main "strip", which is filled with tourist shops, restaurants, night clubs and bars (most accept

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in addition to Mexican pesos). Avenida Vicente Guerrero is filled with many plazas and monuments. Avenida Guerrero is a two-lane, one-way street running from north to south. Avenida Vicente Guerrero north terminus is on

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to Convent Street in

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. Its southern terminus is on Avenida Reforma.Tripadvisor.com Avenida Guerrero in Nuevo Laredo
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Establishments

Many establishments are located on or by Avenida Vicente Guerrero. Many include Cananas Revolution Bar, La Mina Bar & Liquor Store, 57th Street, Cadillac Bar, Afrika, Willy's and The Mercado. Various pharmacists include Calderon, Farmacia Guadalajara, Fenix, Farmacias Benavides and locally owned pharmacists.

Financial Institutions

Many financial institutions are on Avenida Vicente Guerrero for example: HSBC,

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and Banamex.

Gallery

File:Presidencia Municipal Edificio.jpg, Government building in Nuevo Laredo Image:Palacio Federal.jpg, Federal Palace in Nuevo Laredo Image:Monumento Fundadores Nuevo Laredo.jpg, Founder's Monument in Nuevo Laredo Image:Presidencia Municipal.jpg, Municipal Palace garden Image:Reloj Publico.jpg, Miguel Hidalgo Plaza Public Clock Image:Estatua Hidalgo.jpg, Statue of Miguel Hidalgo

References

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