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Boquillas Canyon
Located in Big Bend National Park, this awe-inspiring canyon has towering limestone walls that extend 1,500-feet into the air.
Plan Around Boquillas Canyon
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Boquillas Canyon Details
Located in Big Bend National Park, this awe-inspiring canyon has towering limestone walls that extend 1,500-feet into the air. Through its center flows the Rio Grande River, which twists and turns through the canyon's crevice, creating calm rapids perfect for an afternoon of rafting or tubing. This is the longest and deepest canyon in the entire park, so you should allow a few days if you are interested in exploring it in its entirety. However, day visitors can still admire its grandeur from above by hiking along the 1.4-mile trailhead around the canyon's rim. From the top, you will have magnificent views of the river.
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Nearby Parks Around Boquillas Canyon
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Boquillas Canyon
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2.1 mi away
Boquillas Canyon
A moderate 1.4 mile hike that takes you up close to the longest and deepest canyon in the park.
2.6 mi away
Boquillas Canyon Overlook
The best way to see the Boquillas Canyon that doesn't require a hike.
2.7 mi away
Ore Terminal Trail
8.8-mile strenuous hike which follows an old tramway that used to transport ore from Mexico to Texas.
2.7 mi away
Marufo Vega Loop Trail
14-mile strenuous loop through serene backcountry. This is one of the most popular long day-hikes in the park.
3.9 mi away
Border Information
Visitors can legally enter Mexico through the Boquillas Crossing Port of Authority.
