• 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.

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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 »

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Be Our Friend and Join Los Paisanos de El Chamizal
Los Paisanos de El Chamizal is the memorial's Friends Group. The organization and its members work to support the educational mandate of the Chamizal National Memorial. As the memorial's sole advocacy group, members provide support through hosting high profile community events and gallery receptions, fundraising projects, and participating in long range planning for the memorial. Los Paisanos also provide invaluable support by volunteering during park sponsored events.

For more information about joining and supporting the memorial, please visit the Los Paisanos website or e-mail info@los-paisanos-chamizal.com.

Los Paisanos de El Chamizal es el Grupo de amigos del monumento. La organización y sus miembros trabajan para paoyar el mandato educativo del Chamizal National Memorial. Como el único grupo defensor del parque, los miembros brindan apoyo realizando eventos comunitarios y recepciones prominentes, recaudando fondos para proyectos y participando en la planificación de gran alcance del monumento. Los Paisanos de El Chamizal también brindan apoyo incalculable llevando a cabo actividades de voluntariado durante los eventos patrocinados por el parque.

Did You Know?

Rio Grande cemented riverbed - view from Juarez

4.1 miles of the riverbed between El Paso and Ciudad Juarez were cemented as part of the Chamizal Convention of 1963. Before the treaty,  torrential spring rainfall would cause the Rio Grande to turn into a wild and unforgiving river, causing loss of life and property. More...