Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry, Big Bend National Park

Interesting experience, got to support the locals

This was a must-do activity on our list for our BBNP visit. It was such a unique (and humbling) experience. We were in the park during peak season so we had to park in an overflow parking lot and walk about a mile to the boarder crossing. Based on the parking situation, I was worried it would be packed in Mexico but it wasn't at all. Its fun walking through the boarder crossing. Even though the river was very low, we didn't feel like having wet boots all day so we took the row boats which were scraping the bottom of the water. We walked into town (we feel bad for the donkeys). Just follow the same dirt road as the donkeys and trucks to get into town. We felt safe the entire time. An armored Mexican military truck drove through Boquillas while we were on our way out. We ate/drank at both Mexican restaurants (preferred Boquillas restaurant but neither of them have great margaritas). I bought a couple souvenirs to support the local families. We walked all the way to the town boarder where there is a park and sand dunes. We had no problem getting back into the US. It's a memorable experience and worth the time. It probably took us about 4 hours total.