Side Trips

A Side Trip to Candelaria

West of Presidio, FM 170 continues for 48 miles as a paved road to Candelaria. The drive is scenic, off the beaten path, and highly recommended. The commercial operations are few and far between, save a few cantinas and Chinati Hot Springs, Box 67 Candelaria Route, Marfa, TX 79843 (tel. 432/229-4165; www.chinatihotsprings,org), a rustic resort centered on the 109°F (43°C) water of the eponymous springs. Regardless, you'll find many photo opportunities and get a sense of the border as a real place and not an imaginary line.