Boquillas, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boquillas, Texas
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Village
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Boquillas in Big Bend
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Rio Grande Village
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 Boquillas, Texas
Location in Texas
Boquillas, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brewster |
| Elevation | 1,844 ft (562 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
79834
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| Area code | 432 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2034469 |
Boquillas was once a small village in Texas, United States. It was located right on the northern side of the Rio Grande river. This river forms a natural border between the U.S. and Mexico. Boquillas was in Brewster County, about five miles (8 km) northeast of San Vicente. The village mainly existed to support the mining operations in Boquillas del Carmen, Mexico, which was just across the river.
Today, Boquillas is part of Big Bend National Park. It's now often called Rio Grande Village. This area has a ranger station and other buildings that help visitors explore the park.
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A Look Back: Boquillas' History
Between 1901 and 1936, a woman named María G. Sada ran a special place called "Chata's Place." This was the only store and restaurant in the Boquillas area at that time. It served the people living and working there.
The Border Crossing
The border crossing that connected Boquillas in Texas to Boquillas del Carmen in Mexico was closed in 2002. This meant people couldn't easily go back and forth. However, on January 7, 2011, the U.S. National Park Service announced plans to open it again. After some delays, the border station finally reopened on April 11, 2013. It's an unmanned station, meaning there isn't a person there all the time, but it allows visitors to cross legally.
Exploring the Area: Geographic Wonders
The area around Boquillas (now Rio Grande Village) is full of amazing natural sights. It's a great place for exploring and enjoying the outdoors.
- Chisos Mountains: A mountain range completely within Big Bend National Park.
- Emory Peak: The highest point in the Chisos Mountains.
- Mariscal Mine: An old mine that shows the history of the area.
- Sierra del Carmen: A mountain range mostly in Mexico, visible from the park.
What's the Weather Like?
The climate in Boquillas (Rio Grande Village) is known as a semiarid climate. This means it's usually very dry, but it does get some rain. It's not as dry as a desert, but it's not wet like a forest either. Temperatures can get very hot, especially in the summer.
| Climate data for Boquillas (Rio Grande Village), Texas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1910–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 92 (33) |
100 (38) |
105 (41) |
112 (44) |
116 (47) |
119 (48) |
116 (47) |
116 (47) |
115 (46) |
106 (41) |
99 (37) |
94 (34) |
119 (48) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 86.4 (30.2) |
92.3 (33.5) |
98.2 (36.8) |
104.8 (40.4) |
110.2 (43.4) |
112.9 (44.9) |
110.8 (43.8) |
109.1 (42.8) |
105.8 (41.0) |
101.6 (38.7) |
92.3 (33.5) |
84.8 (29.3) |
113.7 (45.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 70.2 (21.2) |
75.9 (24.4) |
84.5 (29.2) |
92.8 (33.8) |
100.1 (37.8) |
104.8 (40.4) |
102.8 (39.3) |
101.6 (38.7) |
96.8 (36.0) |
89.3 (31.8) |
77.9 (25.5) |
69.8 (21.0) |
88.9 (31.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 49.9 (9.9) |
56.0 (13.3) |
64.6 (18.1) |
72.5 (22.5) |
81.8 (27.7) |
88.4 (31.3) |
87.4 (30.8) |
86.4 (30.2) |
81.1 (27.3) |
71.6 (22.0) |
59.3 (15.2) |
50.5 (10.3) |
70.8 (21.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 29.6 (−1.3) |
36.1 (2.3) |
44.7 (7.1) |
52.1 (11.2) |
63.4 (17.4) |
71.9 (22.2) |
72.0 (22.2) |
71.2 (21.8) |
65.5 (18.6) |
54.0 (12.2) |
40.6 (4.8) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
52.7 (11.5) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 19.5 (−6.9) |
23.2 (−4.9) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
38.3 (3.5) |
49.5 (9.7) |
63.3 (17.4) |
67.0 (19.4) |
65.6 (18.7) |
53.6 (12.0) |
37.5 (3.1) |
26.7 (−2.9) |
19.2 (−7.1) |
16.1 (−8.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 7 (−14) |
4 (−16) |
14 (−10) |
29 (−2) |
41 (5) |
55 (13) |
57 (14) |
60 (16) |
40 (4) |
24 (−4) |
16 (−9) |
4 (−16) |
4 (−16) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.41 (10) |
0.41 (10) |
0.27 (6.9) |
0.35 (8.9) |
1.04 (26) |
1.32 (34) |
1.45 (37) |
0.86 (22) |
0.67 (17) |
0.95 (24) |
0.65 (17) |
0.30 (7.6) |
8.68 (220.4) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 39.0 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: NWS/XMACIS2(2007–present)(1910–2006) | |||||||||||||
Images for kids
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Overlook of Rio Grande Village in Big Bend National Park, Texas.
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Panoramic view of marsh crossing on the Rio Grande Village Nature Trail
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Panoramic overlook view on the Rio Grande Village Nature Trail in Big Bend National Park, Texas.
See also
In Spanish: Boquillas para niños
