News Release

Boquillas Port of Entry Begins Summer Schedule May 1

Visiting Mexico through the Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry is an opportunity for visitors possessing a valid passport.

NPS / A. Gilliland

News Release Date: April 14, 2022

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 summer schedule beginning Sunday, May 1^st. The port will be open four days a week, Friday through Monday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
 
Summer Hours of Operation:
Pedestrians will be able to access the port between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
OPEN: Friday through Monday     CLOSED: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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

• OPEN April 27-May 2 (Wednesday through Monday).
• CLOSED May 3 - 5 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

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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