Visiting The University of Texas-Pan American
Driving In?
The UT Pan American main campus is located at 1201 W. University Drive in Edinburg, Texas, some 230 miles south of San Antonio, 145 miles southwest of Corpus Christi and 340 miles southwest of Houston. When visiting the main campus, you can get directions to your specific destination and the closest parking by stopping at the Visitors Information Booth just inside the main entry off of University Drive. The attendants there will provide you a campus map and provide directions to parking lot E.
The UT Pan American main campus is located at 1201 W. University Drive in Edinburg, Texas, some 230 miles south of San Antonio, 145 miles southwest of Corpus Christi and 340 miles southwest of Houston. When visiting the main campus, you can get directions to your specific destination and the closest parking by stopping at the Visitors Information Booth just inside the main entry off of University Drive. The attendants there will provide you a campus map and provide directions to parking lot E.
Depending on the airline and flight you select, you may fly into the Valley International Airport in Harlingen or the McAllen-Miller International Airport in McAllen. The Harlingen airport is 45 miles east of Edinburg, and the McAllen airport is 15 miles from campus. Automobiles may be rented at both airports. Once on campus, you can get directions to your specific destination and the closest parking by stopping at the Visitors Information Booth just inside the main entry off of University Drive. The attendants there will provide you a campus map and provide directions to parking lot E.
NACCS GUIDE TO
EDINBURG
For your convenience, we created a people's guide to highlight the hidden treasurers in our area, suggested by those who know it best! From food and drinks to fun activities, we have you covered. Check out delicious destinations on campus and others nearby. We hope you explore these
Borderlands
and enjoy the beauty that is our home.
Food
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Our campus has plenty of eateries to choose from
Bronc Dining Hall
Located on the West side of the University across the University Center Building, our dining hall features a wide variety of fresh food designed to satisfy everyone's appetite, with food choices to rival your favorite restaurants. *Open Saturdays from 11:00 A.M. until 6:30 P.M.
Jazzman’s Café & Bakery
Located in the library, this is more than just a specialty coffee shop. Jazzman’s Café & Bakery offers a broad menu that you’ll find nowhere else, with the latest in sandwiches, hot-pressed paninis, fresh soups and garden salads. Plus, Jazzman’s has a full array of cool blended coffee drinks, real fruit smoothies, and calming Republic of Tea beverages, making it the perfect spot for everything from a hearty lunch to a re-energizing snack. All in a casual, relaxed setting surrounded by soulful jazz and a smart vibe. *Closed Saturdays
Sandella’s Flatbread Café
Located in the Science building, Sandella’s is one of the largest and fastest growing flatbread concept in the world and we are glad to offer it here at UTPA. Sandella’s offers delicious wraps, paninis, quesadillas, grilled flatbreads, salads, rice bowls and more. Sandella’s flatbread is all-natural, low fat, trans-fat free and low calorie. Sandella’s takes pride in offering premium, quality, health conscious food that is also great tasting. *Closed Saturdays
Some of the best eats in and around Edinburg are close by
Treviño's Mexican Restaurant...............1500 N Closner Blvd. Edinburg...............(956) 383-0678
La Pesca.................................................524 W. University Dr. Edinburg..............(956) 316-3474
Armando's Pizza....................................1902 W. University Dr. Edinburg............(956) 383-8053
J.C.'s Restaurant....................................711 S. Closner Blvd. Edinburg.................(956) 287-2822
Taqueria El Zarape................................1207 E. University Dr. Edinburg.............(956) 316-4949
Ciro's Restaurant...................................4634 S. Closner Edinburg.........................(956) 383-7900
Willie B's BBQ.....................................114 E. Loeb St. Edinburg..........................(956) 318-1373
Coffee Zone..........................................1108 S. McColl Rd. Edinburg...................(956) 381-5462
El Pato Mexican Food..........................1110 W. University Dr. Edinburg.............(956) 383-0725
Maki Sushi Bar......................................1661 W. University Dr. Edinburg............(956) 380-6254
Mega Chicken........................................2028 W. University Dr. Edinburg............(956) 381-0724
Panini Cafe and Deli..............................1620 W. University Dr. Edinburg............(956) 292-0133
Cande's Bakery......................................1424 N. Sugar Rd. Edinburg....................(956) 383-4211
Click here to print a copy of NACCS Guide To Edinburg
Parking
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Conference Participants may park in two lots we have reserved for the conference. You do not need a visitor permit to park in either Lot F1 and Lot A during the days of the conference (Feb. 21-Feb. 23).
Anyone using a handicap permit must either register at the parking services building (behind the campus clinic) for the duration of their visit, OR stop by on a daily basis at the information booth to validate your handicap permit.
UTPA affiliated faculty, staff and students are expected to park in designated parking areas using their school issued permit.
2-21-13
- Pre-conference workshops 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM
- Parking Lot F1
- Conference Opening 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM
- Parking Lot A4
- Conference Panel Presentations 7:30 AM- 5:30 PM
- Parking lot F1
- Noche De Cultura 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
- Parking lots A4 & B2
- Conference Panel Presentations 7:30 AM-6:30PM
- Parking lots E1 & E2
Click here to print a PDF copy of the UTPA Campus Map
