Situated on F.M. 170, at the western edge of Big Bend National Park, Lajitas first became a village in 1915 when an Army post was stationed to protect the Big Bend area from flamboyant Mexican bandit, Francisco (Pancho) Villa.
Recent developments feature a modern motel and resort complex with a golf course, river rafting, swimming pools, tennis courts, horseback riding, restaurant, spa, fitness facility, shopping, a stargazing facility and much more.
Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center offers an archeological, historical, and natural history profile of the Big Bend region. Also information about vehicle, hiking, and river raft access; experienced backpackers only;
Lajitas, TX Learning CentersThis semi-private, stunningly unique 18-hole championship and 9-hole Executive length golf course has challenging fairways set against a rugged backdrop. Golfers won'
Lajitas, TX Golf CoursesLush oasis in semiarid setting, springs were important watering stop on historic Chihuahua Road that connected Texas port of ...
In West Texas at the Texas-New Mexico state line on Interstate Highway 10, one of the 12 Texas Travel Information Centers ope...
Hop aboard the "Trolley on a Mission" for mission tours. Visit Mission Ysleta, Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, Socorro, and San Elizar...
This 14-ft. bronze sculpture by John Houser honors the priest who founded the area's first mission. The statue, in Pioneer Pl...