Can you cross into Mexico at Big Bend National Park?
Can you cross into Mexico at Big Bend National Park?
Visitors will be able to cross into Mexico by foot (during low water) or by rowboat ferry (for a fee) during business hours only. There is no other legal access to Mexico within Big Bend National Park. Proper documentation is required to cross. U.S. and Canadian citizens can cross with a valid passport.
Is it safe to go to Big Bend right now?
Big Bend National Park is in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning 96% of cities are safer and 4% of cities are more dangerous. The rate of crime in Big Bend National Park is 100.91 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.
Is Big Bend open during shutdown?
ALPINE, TX– The Brewster County Tourism Council and Visit Big Bend would like to reiterate that Big Bend National Park will remain open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as always during the current government shutdown.
Can you cross to Mexico at Big Bend?
Visitors will be able to cross into Mexico by foot (during low water) or by rowboat ferry (for a fee) during business hours only. There is no other legal access to Mexico within Big Bend National Park. Proper documentation is required to cross.
Is the Boquillas crossing port of entry open?
The Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry is currently closed due to Covid-19. Visiting Mexico through the park’s Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry is an option for visitors possessing a valid passport.
How much does it cost to visit Boquillas del Carmen?
Boquillas del Carmen is the primary gateway to the Maderas del Carmen Natural Protected Area in Mexico. The National Commission of Natural Protect Areas charges $2 per person entrance fee.
Can you walk across the Boquillas River?
Walking across the river is permitted only at the Boquillas Crossing, but is not recommended if the river level is high. Once across the river visitors have the option of walking to the village (1/2 mile) or paying an additional fee to ride on a burro, horse, or in a vehicle.
Can I make changes when travelling to Boquillas?
The Rio Grande Village Store and the Rio Grande Visitor Center cannot make change for visitors travelling to Boquillas. For more information about restaurants; camping; lodging; local handicrafts; activities, and history visit Boquillas.org. At the edge of the Rio Grande, you can arrange for a rowboat ride across. How do I get there?
