Boquillas
Border Crossing
State: Texas
County: Brewster County
Founded: 1900
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Mining town
Boquillas was a mining town at the Rio Grande crossing to Mexico. The American side is now in Big Bend NP. You can legally cross by rowboat to the Mexican village of Boquillas del Carmen for lunch.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: Half day
Quick Facts
- Rowboat crossing
- Big Bend NP
- Mining town
Location
Address: Boquillas Crossing, Big Bend NP, TX
Coordinates: 29.2833, -102.9833