Del Rio
The Best Of The Border
General Information
Other Name: -, District: Texas, State: South West, United States of America
Area: 15.4 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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Importance: It is known for its abundant hunting stock which includes white-tailed deer, wild turkey, javelina, dove and quail.
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Del Rio is a border city in and the county seat of Val Verde County, Texas, United States. Perched at the edge of the Chihuahuan desert, the city is an oasis lush with vegetation.Agriculture includes cattle ranching, extensive production of sheep, lambs, wool, and mohair from Angora goats. Abundant hunting for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, javelina, dove and quail. Fishing, boating and water sports on Amistad Reservoir.With some 400 archaeological sites, area is among nation’s richest in aboriginal cave paintings.Location
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This city across the Rio Grande from Del Rio offers intriguing nightspots, restaurants and fascinating shops.
The museum is housed in the Fort Duncan headquarters building. The collection includes a variety of items related to the history of the fort and the area.
A lake bordered by Texas on one side and Mexico on the other with 1,000 miles of shoreline - an excellent venue for fishing and boating.
The museum features a collection of pioneer buildings, including a log cabin, chapel, houses, and a replica of judge Roy Bean''s saloon and court.