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El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail
Things To Know Before You Come
 

El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail extends 404 miles across Texas and New Mexico. Your visit may be affected by local weather and road conditions. Please be sure to consult local sources for information when planning your trip on the trail.

Traces of a dirt road, El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, stretch across a southern New Mexico desert landscape  

Did You Know?
Supply caravans traversing the 1,500 mile El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro linking Mexico City and Santa Fe provided communication and supply for the province of New Mexico during the 17th century. The trips occurred every three or four years and took six months each way.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST