IS IT SAFE? BOQUILLAS CROSSING | Port of Entry | Big Bend National Park

Today we visit the Boquillas Crossing in Big Bend National Park for a short day trip. We took the row boat across the Rio Grande and rented a couple of donkeys for our girls to ride into town. I do a complete overview of the costs associated and a map review to help the viewer understand where everything is. This was a safe and fun experience and I hope this video helps you do the same thing...enjoy!
Is it safe? Yes it is!
Music by
Daniel Bautista - Go Diego
Trimariachi - El Gringo
Proverbs 3:6

[@anthonyv198]

Thanks for the video of you and your girls. I don't think a lot of people understand the symbiosis of the Texas-Mexico culture and how easy it is to exist between the two. Keep 'em coming!

[@TheNotLostNomad]

You are so right! We can both exist and it's not like what the media makes it out to be!

[@JoseGarcia-xo9lf]

Wow... This is just like walking the trails in Arizona's National Parks near or around Phoenux. I am glad I saw palo verde trees on the Mexican side... I have to get some seeds of palo verde, a tree I love. I hope it grows well in Guadalajara where l live...

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Oh cool! I bet they will grow just fine! Yeah Big Bend definitely reminds me of Arizona and New Mexico. I love it down there! Hopefully I can make the trip back down there soon!

[@hillbillyconservatory2060]

Boquillas is wonderful. Thank you for the post! A lot of border towns on that part of the river were really on both sides before 911. When I left in November of 22, US citizens had to be back to the Port of Entry by 4:00 and it was open every day except Monday and Tuesday. When it gets hot it's only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Thank you again for the beautiful video!

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Thank you for watching! Yeah this is a fun trek…my girls really enjoyed it. I believe we did this trip right before Covid hit. I’m glad they continue to have this border crossing.

[@BrianAndrewStephens]

Great video Clint. Informative. Id love to go there. Especially that camping spot.

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Thanks Brian! I need to pick up some tips from your edits that you have been doing lately!

[@davidekelman5715]

Thank you for sharing the experience and knowledge.

[@TheNotLostNomad]

David Ekelman , sure thing, thanks for watching!

[@texasboy2617]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing! It’s for sure on my bucket list.

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Thank you! It’s an incredible experience....and a very unique one for a National park

[@ElmoUnk1953]

Poor Amber and Marley ☹️ I’m glad your daughters had a good time. 😊

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Yeah it was definitely hard to leave them behind…despite that the girls had a good time anyway!

[@fugitivodos329]

good experience guy and familiy; you have a good videos, I will follow you next, thanks for advices and informations .

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Thank you for the compliment! I'm glad you enjoy them!

[@ToddvsTodd]

Wish I had known you were gonna be there Clint, you coulda joined us on the OML. I gotta check out Boquillas on my next trip out.

[@TheNotLostNomad]

It will finally work out one day that we can hike together. My original plan was to hike the OML, but then my family showed some interest in going so I jumped on the opportunity to get them down there. Im hoping to get back to Big Bend quickly though..I'll hit you up if I can make it work out!

[@eugeniacardozo9873]

Thanks for the info ! We’re going in July I hope we can go visit boquillas

[@TheNotLostNomad]

You bet! Hopefully they'll open it up soon!

[@MariaSimpsonUK]

Hi there, watching from the UK! Your video is very helpful we'll visit Boquillas this July and can't wait to ride those donkeys and buy some souvenirs.

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Hey thank you! I always love to hear when my stuff is helpful! Hope you enjoy your trip here to the states(and Mexico!) You’ll love it in Big Bend and Boquillas!

[@kevintorres5771]

El señor con la sudadera de refaccionaría Santa Rosa una tienda muy conocida en muzquiz Coahuila Good vibes, god bless you

[@Official_IzumiYukiRose]

Fun facts the majority of people living in Boquillas are either related to me or married into the family. I'm an Ureste apparently my fam has history there. It's also a beautiful place that i visit sometimes

[@TheNotLostNomad]

That’s cool to know! They all seemed like great people...hopefully I can make it back down there soon...it is very beautiful!

[@lucasvalverde66]

Un saludo desde corpus Christi tx...bonito México 👍👍👍👍👍 amigo

[@TheNotLostNomad]

hola, gracias por ver!

[@JoseGarcia-xo9lf]

Great video guys...

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Thank you! We had fun making this one! Great memories!

[@toekutter]

Awesome video, man. We love West Texas. Boquillas just reopened from the pandemic and we will be there in February! 😊

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Thank you! Man that is great to hear! It’s been too long! Have a great trip!

[@dlandis8146]

We are going to Big Bend in 10 days and hope Boquillas Crossing is open - looks far different than Juarez or Tijuana border.

[@TheNotLostNomad]

It's a really cool trip...hopefully they will open it back up soon... Have a great trip! Hopefully the fire in the Chisos doesn't affect you guys too much.

[@greggsmith755]

Great video thanks for showing the area!

[@TheNotLostNomad]

You bet!

[@Cybernetic263]

Very nice look like the old west

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Thank you! Yes it feels just like the old west!

[@RM-rz3ph]

Thank you. Looks like a lot of fun

[@TheNotLostNomad]

You bet, definitely take this trek if you get the chance. It’s a fun experience!

[@fisterhr]

So why were the older couple you shared the boat ride with able take their dog but you weren't allowed to take your family dog?

[@TheNotLostNomad]

There dog was a service dog so they were able to bring him over. It was hard to leave my wife and my dog behind but I’m glad my daughters got to enjoy the experience.

[@CameronHall88]

I didnt realize it was that official of a border crossing. I would have thought 1 or 2 people there, you flash your passport, and youd be all good. Sucks they wouldn't let your dog through. And then to see the people on the boat with you had one ... Do you think different rangers or BP would be more lenient on the port policy on trails?

[@TheNotLostNomad]

I know right...it was like salt in the wound! I'm not sure if other rangers would be more lenient...I did see a video posted this last year of a couple in an RV that brought their "regular" dog across with no issue. In fact that video sparked my idea to bring him along with us in the first place. It's all good though, hopefully this video will bring some clarification.

[@ajf5823]

I thought dogs weren’t allowed to cross the border?

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Evidently service dogs are allowed…although our dog is just your run of the mill good boy, so he stayed back.

[@erinthompson9110]

Thank you! Are adults able to ride? I heard the ride is now $10 to ride now? Do you happen to know? Thank you!

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Yeah this video was right before the pandemic…the prices probably went up. And yes adults can ride…I just wanted to be able to film the whole experience better.

[@henryw4129]

I went across two weeks ago. The boat ride was $5 round trip. I walked into the town, so I can’t say about the donkey ride prices, but adults were riding the donkeys.

[@PaulHennessyShow]

How long did it take you to cross, explore the town, and come back?

[@TheNotLostNomad]

We kind of rushed our trip since my wife was waiting. I’d say we were gone for about an hour and a half.

[@hellyan35867]

How did you find out the information about the children only needing birth certificates? IO can't find that information anywhere official.

[@TheNotLostNomad]

First I pulled up the info on the NPS website…then I called the office in El Paso that oversees this port of entry. They are the ones that you will teleconference with upon reentering the US.

[@hellyan35867]

@@TheNotLostNomad thank you!

[@ktslittlefaith]

Excellent video! We were planning on taking our dog across, too, when we go in a few month. I guess we'll leave him at home. Did you pay with USD in the shops, etc?

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Katie J Riedinger , thank you! Yeah we were bummed that they weren’t able to join us... and everyone accepted USD just fine in Boquillas...all the prices are given in USD as well.

[@getoutsideflorida2465]

Excellent video and great info! One question, regarding your guide: did you tip him in addition to the $5 per head fee for the rowboat and $5 per donkey? It looks like he stayed with you and I feel the added “safety” would be worth some money. Just wondering how much, if any you may have tipped. TIA

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Yes, the diode will, and is required, to stay with you during the duration of your visit. I tipped him, and bought him a beer as well. There is a bit of pressure to buy some handmade souvenirs. His daughter actually brought things to us for purchase. They aren’t expensive and we bought a coozie and a few bracelets. There isn’t much opportunity for income here so we came expecting to pay our way, tip the guide, purchase some food drink and goods. We considered it part of the experience! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!

[@timothypeterson845]

Did you worry about money at all? Or did you bring pesos?

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Money won’t be an issue for you ...they accept USD or Pesos.

[@garyt-of6yb]

IT NEEDS TO BE MORE DEADLY! IN MY OPINION!

[@TheNotLostNomad]

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[@alsantos5518]

Thks for doing this I got good info from you

[@TheNotLostNomad]

You bet! Glad it helped!

[@alsantos5518]

@@TheNotLostNomad I headed there this week

[@juanff2011]

At 00:50 was that Santiago peak?

[@TheNotLostNomad]

We were about 20 miles south of Santiago Peak...from the map the tall and pointed peak is a smaller Corazones Peak. If you get on Google Earth and search for Estrella Vista Campsite you'll be able to find where we were. This was the Christmas Mountains...my first time to be around them and they are beautiful!

[@juanff2011]

The NotLostNomad thank you for that. I found that. Will have to make my way out there one day

[@cmahar3]

National Parks are parks of rules and signs. Rules and signs. No fun is allowed.

[@TheNotLostNomad]

It was definitely hard to leave my wife and dog behind...especially when I road the boat with another dog aboard.

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

last time I crossed the border and back, a Drivers License or Birth Certificate was all that I needed in 1990.

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Yep! Miss those days!

[@juliojames5986]

A great adventure, not to my understanding to go through the bull sh+t, !

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Yeah it seems a little unnecessary for sure

[@pre-debutera6941]

I'd be pissed if I had to stay because of a rule about dogs lol.

[@TheNotLostNomad]

It wasn't the news I wanted to hear...I didn't want to disappoint the kids but I hated to leave my wife at the car...

[@wildlandkirk]

Wow, talk about insult added to injury, to have to ride the boat across with someone else taking their dog. Sorry that you experienced that. There are other videos that show people taking their dogs and then to see these people, but you not being allowed what a crock of crap.

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Yeah I agree... it was hard to accept and the people that had their dog had no idea...I didn’t want to tell them. It wasn’t their fault. But at least we still got to show the girls a good time and make a memory that lasts forever.

[@giselaramsey9277]

Why was Killer allowed to go ? Oh yeah Killer is a Democrat .