HomeProtected Areas
Río Bravo del Norte
Chihuahua and Coahuila
About Río Bravo del Norte
Río Bravo del Norte Natural Monument. This Natural Monument is located on the Rio Grande River and borders the Big Bend National Park in Texas, USA. In Boquillas Canyon, the scen...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Melchor Muzquiz, Coahuila, 250 Km
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Airport
Venustiano Carranza International Airport - Coahuila
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
Muzquiz-Boquillas Highway 240 Km from the city of Muzquiz.
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Transportation facilities
Own means or a weekly passenger bus from Muzquiz to Boquillas.
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Mobility within the protected area
Dirt roads in the localities and paths.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
Muzquiz-Boquillas Highway 240 Km from the city of Muzquiz.
- Transportation facilities
Own means or a weekly passenger bus from Muzquiz to Boquillas.
- Mobility within the protected area
Dirt roads in the localities and paths.
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Schedules
Wednesday to Sunday
Summer hours (May 1 to November 1) Friday to Sunday.
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Entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
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Average weather in the area
Extreme
Protected Area map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Ancient cave paints
- Archaeological and historic sites
- Bird watching
Recommendations
- The recommended months to visit are from September to March.
- Field clothing is recommended depending on the season.
Services
Services within the PA
None
Lodging near the PA
Camping areas
Food service near the PA
Restaurants
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Bank ATMs
Banks
Hospital
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
Melchor Muzquiz, Coahuila, 250 Km
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
More about Río Bravo del Norte
Interesting facts
It is home to one of the most impressive canyons in Mexico: Boquillas Canyon, which is located on the Bravo River right on the U.S. border. ...
Attractions
Boquillas del Carmen, Boquillas Canyon, river meadows and night skies.
Representative species of PA
Carmen Mountain Shrew (Sorex milleri), Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionus), North American Beaver (Castor canadensis), East Mexican Blac...
You can see more representative species of Río Bravo del Norte on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Carmen Mountain Shrew (Sorex milleri), Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionus), North American Beaver (Castor canadensis), East Mexican Black Bear (Ursus americanus eremicus), Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum), Smooth Mesquite (Prosopis laevigata), Lanceleaf cottonwood (Populus acuminata), Willow (Salix nigra, S. interior, Salix taxifolia), Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata), Bunched Cory Cactus (Coryphantha ramillosa)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
Users of and visitors to the monument should:
1. collect and carry with you the solid waste generated during the development of their a...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
Users of and visitors to the monument should:
1. collect and carry with you the solid waste generated during the development of their activities, and deposit it outside the Monument in the sites designated for this purpose by the competent authorities.
2. Pay, if applicable, the fees established in the Federal Law of Rights.
3. Use only the established interpretive routes and trails to visit the monument.
4. Respect the signage and subzones of the monument.
5. Follow the observations and recommendations made by the monument's management regarding the protection of the monument's ecosystems.
6. Provide the necessary support and facilities for CONANP personnel, Profepa, and other competent authorities to carry out inspection, surveillance, protection, and control activities, as well as in emergency or contingency situations. and
7. Inform the staff of the monument's management or Profepa of any irregularities observed during their stay in the area.
Contact
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PA office address
Boulevard Melchor Muzquiz Km 2 Melchor Muzquiz, Coahuila.
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Phone
+52 (864) 616 6855
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Email
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