NPS\Big Bend National Park

Overlooking Boquillas Canyon

Beautiful Boquillas
For visitors with less experience, a relaxing two to four day river trip through Boquillas Canyon is a great choice. The rapids in this 33-mile journey only rate up to Class II. Camping a couple of nights by the soothing sounds of the river, and marveling at the 1,200 foot canyon walls, will allow yourself time to forget about the daily distractions of life. As you travel down the canyon, notice the remains of candelilla wax mining camps on the Mexican side of the river.

Put-in and take-out information
A 33 mile, two to three day trip begins at Rio Grande Village and ends at Heath Canyon (downstream from La Linda).
Put-in: The usual put-in is the Rio Grande Village river access; an alternative location would be at the Daniels Ranch.
Take-out: The Heath Canyon take-out is located on the U.S. side of the river, just downstream of the La Linda bridge. Permission to take-out at Heath Canyon should be obtained by calling Heath Canyon Ranch at 432 376-2235.