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El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic TrailOriginal site of Spanish capital at Los Adaes, Louisiana, is outlined in grass for visitors
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El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
Plan Your Visit

Due to its recent (2004) designation, there is no formally established auto tour route for El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail. However, local travel guides can provide information about historic sites and museums located along the historic trail.

A map of the trail is available for viewing or downloading. 1.66 MB PDF

Consider contacting chambers of commerce and visitors bureaus in communities along the trail to learn more about local attractions and activities.

Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau www.visitlaredo.com

San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau www.sanantoniocvb.com

Cuero Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture www.cuero.org

Crockett & Houston County, East Texas Tourism Association www.easttexasguide.com/vacationguide.php

Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau www.visitnacogdoches.org

San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce http://visit.sanaugustinetx.com

Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitors Bureau www.historicnatchitoches.com
Daughters of the American Revolution granite marker sits on El Camino Real de los Tejas  

Did You Know?
Long before Spanish entradas (first explorations) into the American Southwest, American Indian trails crossed Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana. Some of these same routes provided access for later traders, soldiers, and immigrants following El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail.

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Last Updated: April 06, 2009 at 23:04 EST