Directions

Getting to El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail

You can visit many sites on the Trail over the 2,500-mile historic route.

Plane

You can reach the national historic trail by flying into a number of airports, including Laredo and San Antonio, Texas, and Alexandria, Louisiana.

Car

You can reach some trail sites by auto on all-weather roads. Many sites are on private land - please do not trespass and always ask landowner permission to visit a site.

 
A group of signs that indicate the presence of the El Camino Real.

Signs

A family of road signs has been initiated across El Camino Real to help you find original routes, trail crossings, and local sites. Follow the signs exhibiting the distinctive El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail logo.

 
A map depicting a trail from Louisiana south into Mexico.

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MAPS

Download historic and current maps, and access an interactive map to find trail site locations.

Last updated: February 21, 2020

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

National Trails Office Regions 6|7|8
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
1100 Old Santa Fe Trail

Santa Fe, NM 87505

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