A remote and picturesque 20,000-acre preserve at the ecological junction of the Chihuahuan Desert, the Hill Country and the Tamaulipan Brushlands of northern Mexico. The terrain is dry and treeless but near the Devils River springs provide sufficient moisture for groves of pecans, sycamores and live oaks. Open by reservation only. Bring all necessary food, water, gas and other supplies.
Visit downtown area of historic buildings, churches and homes dating from the 1800s, including the 1887 courthouse. Also ancient acequia system (irrigation canals)
Del Rio, TX ToursDedicated to life and legends of frontier Southwest, museum includes rustic structure that was early trading post serving both Texas and Mexico. Plan at least two hours to roam through the 2 1/2- acres and 13 exhibit sites. Judge Roy Bean (see LANGTRY)
Del Rio, TX MuseumsFamily enterprise in its fourth generation, founded in 1883 by Italian immigrants. Grapes had been grown in the area since 1825
Del Rio, TX WineriesThis landmark depot was purchased from the Panhandle- Santa Fe Railway in 1972. Built in 1892 it served as a railway terminal...
When pioneers and gold seekers surged west in the mid-1800s, national concern focused on secure travel routes. In Texas, near...
City's oldest existing structure; first built about five miles south of town on the four-section claim of W.H. Seastrunk in 1...