Getting There

Del Rio is located at the junction of U.S. highways 90 and 277/377, along the U.S.-Mexico border. The Amtrak station is at 100 N. Main St. (tel. 800/872-2745; www.amtrak.com), along the Sunset Limited route.

Visitor Information

The Del Rio Chamber of Commerce, 1915 Veterans Blvd., Del Rio, TX 78840 (tel. 800/889-8149 or 830/775-3551; www.drchamber.com), operates a visitor center and can mail information before your trip. In Ciudad Acuña, OCV Acuña (tel. 877/717-9966; www.ocvacuna.com) is your best source of tourism information and advice.

Fast Facts -- Val Verde Regional Medical Center, 801 Bedell Ave. (tel. 830/775-8566; www.vvrmc.org), has a 24-hour emergency room. The post office, 2001 N. Bedell Ave., is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Saturday from 9 to 11am.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.