Colorful buildings lining street in Boquillas del Carmen, Mexico near Big Bend National Park

Visiting Boquillas del Carmen from Big Bend National Park: Everything You Need to Know

Big Bend, located in West Texas, is one of the most beautiful national parks, with sweeping desert vistas, towering canyon walls, and the Chisos Mountains. One of its most unique features, though, is that you can actually cross the iconic Rio Grande into the teeny town of Boquillas del Carmen, Mexico! Whether you want to get an authentic taco and marg fix or just want to walk your way into Mexico, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Boquillas del Carmen from Big Bend National Park.

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