News Release

Boquillas Crossing to Begin Winter Schedule

Beginning November 2, the Boquillas Crossing will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from 9am to 4pm

NPS

News Release Date: October 17, 2023

Contact: Tom VandenBerg, 432-477-1107

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TEXAS -The Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park, providing access to the town of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico, as well as the Mexican Protected Areas of Maderas del Carmen and Ocampo, will change to the winter schedule beginning Thursday, November 2. The crossing will be open five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday.

Winter Hours of Operation:
Pedestrians will be able to access the port between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
OPEN: Wednesday through Sunday     CLOSED: Monday, Tuesday

Note: During the transition from summer to winter schedule, the crossing will be:

OPEN  October 27 – October 30 (Friday through Monday).

CLOSED October 31 and November 1 (Tuesday and Wednesday)

At the Port of Entry, visitors will be able to cross into Mexico by foot (during low water) or by rowboat ferry (for a fee) during business hours only. This port of entry does not accommodate vehicle crossings or commercial importation of products. 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. For complete information on other accepted travel documents, contact U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Presidio, TX at 432-229-3349.

The Boquillas Port of Entry is operated cooperatively by the National Park Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The facility is staffed by National Park Rangers who can assist travelers with information about visiting the area. 

For more information about experiencing the village of Boquillas, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/visiting-boquillas.htm

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