Corpus Christi, Latin for Body of Christ, is known as the "Sparkling City by
the Sea". Corpus Christi is a major tourist city along the Gulf of Mexico.
Major tourist attractions include the Texas State Aquarium, the U.S.S.
Lexington Aircraft Carrier, Los Barcos (the three replicas of Columbus'
ships built be Spain to commemerate the voyage to the new world), and the
L-Head and T-Heads marina. But by far the most popular attraction are the
beaches and the bayfront parks. The two major beaches are Corpus Christi
beach on Corpus Christi Bay and North Padre Island on the Gulf of Mexico.
Both are popular Spring Break destinations.
Exactly, where is Corpus, Christi?
Corpus Christi is also home to many industries. The Port of Corpus Christi
is the second largest port on the Texas Gulf Coast. Oil and gas refineries
are located along the port area. Corpus Christi is also the home of
Whataburger, Inc. (a Texas based fast food hamburger restaurant and Selena's favorite burger). Corpus
Christi is also the home to the Corpus Christi Army Depot, one of the
largest Army helicopter overhaul installations, and Naval Air Station -
Corpus Christi, one of the largest initial pilot training centers for the
Navy.
A Selena tourist attraction is her statue (seen below)
