BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK — 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 Monday, November 4. 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 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The port will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Note: during the transition from summer to winter schedule, the crossing will be:
Open November 1 – November 3 (Friday through Sunday).
Closed November 4 and November 5 (Monday and Tuesday).
At the Boquillas 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 or through 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 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
