Boquillas Canyon was added to Your Favorites!
Big Bend NP, Texas
Claim this place to tell your story your way.
Boquillas Canyon features a border crossing that allows visitors to travel between the United States and Mexico via a small rowboat across the Rio Grande. Source: National Park Service
The canyon is named after the small Mexican village of Boquillas del Carmen, which lies just across the river from the canyon's entrance. Source: National Park Service
Stretching over 20 miles, Boquillas Canyon is known for its towering limestone cliffs and the winding path of the Rio Grande. Source: National Park Service
The canyon is home to diverse wildlife, including the endangered peregrine falcon and various species of bats. Source: National Park Service
The canyon contains ancient pictographs and petroglyphs left by Native American tribes who once inhabited the area. Source: National Park Service
The canyon's limestone walls were formed over millions of years, shaped by the erosive forces of the Rio Grande. Source: National Park Service
