Presidio La Bahía
The Presidio Nuestra Señora de Loreto de la Bahía, known more commonly as Presidio La Bahía, or simply La Bahía, is a fort constructed by the Spanish Army. Find it 2 mi south of Goliad. Expect 66–82°F afternoons in the mildest months, January, February, March, April, November and December.
A museum, 2 mi south of Goliad
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 95–97°, and about 135 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Goliad is the nearest base
Goliad is 2 miles north, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from San Antonio
San Antonio is about 89 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 66–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Presidio La Bahía
The Presidio Nuestra Señora de Loreto de la Bahía, known more commonly as Presidio La Bahía, or simply La Bahía, is a fort constructed by the Spanish Army. It became the center of a community that developed into what is now the city of Goliad, Texas, United States. The current location dates to 1747.
During the Texas Revolution, the presidio was the site of the Battle of Goliad in October 1835, and the Goliad massacre in March 1836.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1967) · National Register of Historic Places (1967) · Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (1969)
- Wikipedia readers
- 13K a year
A base for Presidio La Bahía
For a bed close by, look to Goliad (7) and Beeville (18).
Goliad
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,708 people
2 mi north of Presidio La Bahía
Compare 6 towns
| Town | From Presidio La Bahía | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goliad | 2 mi north | 5 min | 7 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 1,708 | $184K | — |
| Beeville | 28 mi southwest | 40 min | 18 14 hotels · 2 motels · 2 RV parks | 13,086 | $95K | C− |
| Refugio | 24 mi south | 35 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 motels | 2,752 | $95K | B− |
| Yorktown | 24 mi north | 35 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 motel | 1,780 | $166K | — |
| Nordheim | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 1 1 RV park | 346 | $48K | — |
| Tuleta | 26 mi west | 40 min | 1 1 RV park | 302 | $141K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Presidio La Bahía
All of these are within 69 miles.
Big draw58 mi MuseumUSS Lexington
58 mi Zoo & aquariumTexas State Aquarium
58 mi MuseumArt Museum of South Texas
69 mi GardenSouth Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
58 mi MuseumWilson County Courthouse and JailPhoto credits
USS Lexington: USN, Public domain · Texas State Aquarium: Smcafee87, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Art Museum of South Texas: Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0 · South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center: Phil Slattery, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wilson County Courthouse and Jail: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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Your questions on Presidio La Bahía
What town is Presidio La Bahía near?
Goliad, TX, about 2 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Presidio La Bahía?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 66–82°.
How far is Presidio La Bahía from Corpus Christi and San Antonio?
About 63 miles south of Corpus Christi and about 89 miles northwest of San Antonio, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Presidio La Bahía?
Victoria Regional (VCT), about 31 miles away. The nearest big hub is San Antonio (SAT), about 90 miles.
Where should I stay near Presidio La Bahía?
Goliad (2 mi, 7 places to stay), Beeville (28 mi, 18 places to stay) and Refugio (24 mi, 4 places to stay).
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