• Sit for a spell under a cottonwood tree and view the Franklin Mountains, seemingly nestled between the U.S. and Mexico flags in front of the visitor center. The two flags reflect our heritage; this land once belonging to Mexico and now to the U.S.

    Chamizal

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  • Alcohol Ban for Visitor Safety

    From June 1 through August 31, the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages without a permit is prohibited. During Music Under the Stars concerts, alcohol may be purchased within the memorial boundary. More »

Management

Superintendent's Compendium 7.96 MB pdf
Rules and guidelines for Chamizal National Memorial

Foundation Document for Planning & Management (2007) 9.20 MB pdf
Outlines the purpose of Chamizal National Memorial

Comprehensive Interpretive Plan (2009-2013) 478 KB pdf
An outline for visitor and education services

For Chamizal statistics, please visit the National Park Service Statistics page

Painting by Carmen "Kany" Rodriguez
Painted by Carmen 'Kany' Rodriguez
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Did You Know?

U.S President Lyndon B. Johnson and Mexican President Lopez Mateos

During the talks that led up to the Chamizal Convention, instead of rendering handshakes, both Presidents Kennedy and Johnson were encouraged to greet their Mexican counterparts with an Abrazo  –  a customary embrace that is still widely practiced in the Southwest.