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 CoursesGusher blew in more than half-century ago, remains one of largest producing oil wells in North America. Tremendous jet of oil...
The northern half of the park, north of State Highway 118, has been designated the Limpia Canyon Primitive Area, a special us...
Restored country inn, c. 1912; sturdy, turn-of-the-century oak furniture, second-story veranda and glassed-in sunporch with r...
If you're a history buff, visit Culberson County Historical Museum, formerly the Clark Hotel, that serviced the railroad clie...