Can you cross the Rio Grande in Big Bend?
Can you cross the Rio Grande in Big Bend? Boquillas is a small village in Mexico that sits on the Eastern side of Big Bend National Park. The community features an international port of entry to cross the Rio Grande. The crossing is open Wednesday through Sunday year round from 9:00am until 6:00pm.
Who owns the Rio Grande?
Who owns the Rio Grande in Texas? The United States and Mexico share the waters of the Rio Grande. The U.S.-Mexico border lies in the middle of the river from El Paso and Ju?rez to its delta at the Gulf of Mexico east of Brownsville and Matamoros in South Texas. In Mexico, the federal government owns the river water.
Does the Rio Grande go through Big Bend?
The quality of water in the Rio Grande through the Big Bend region is highly variable. Big Bend National Park staff sample the water for bacterial levels on a monthly basis at several locations within the park. For more information visit the river water quality page.
Can you walk across the Rio Grande Bridge?
Striking landscape, with the deep/vast gorge and Rio Grande River. A fun walk across the bridge to see it all. There are little view points along the walkway across, that all have call boxes for those contemplating the worst. Could be a bit scary for those with fear of heights.