Title: Santa Elena Canyon in Terlingua | Expedia.co.uk [Santa Elena Canyon Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena-Canyon-Hotels.0-l553248621532643031-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Terlingua](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Terlingua.d184017.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Terlingua](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Terlingua.d184017.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Santa Elena Canyon Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Elena-Canyon.d553248621532643031.Car-Hire-Guide)[Terlingua Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Terlingua.d184017.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Elena Canyon ![View from the mouth of Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643031/76e7e8cb-3354-4889-a606-7b3adf07967a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from the mouth of Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643031/76e7e8cb-3354-4889-a606-7b3adf07967a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Rio Grande River winds 12 miles down Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park, Texas. When the water is high you can come down the 1,500 foot walled canyon. With less water flowing, guides take you 3 to 4 miles up the canyon with some spots having to portage. But take it all in stride because the views are breathtaking. I recommend Big Bend River Tours. You might get lucky and have the guides that take you a half mile up a side canyon. An excellent day excursion in the out of the way national park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643031/187b47af-173d-411b-8c0e-ebc616991017.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Elena Canyon 05-17-2017](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643031/74f431d7-7c41-4543-8b20-6a280acb3644.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Depending on the water level, you might need to wade thru or step over a relatively narrow creek to get to the best viewing spot overlooking Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park. In the picture, the left side of the river is Mexico; USA is on the right side.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643031/39a08305-98a1-4358-9886-0d444b8e0549.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Santa Elena Canyon Activities [Terlingua travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Terlingua.dx184017) --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Many Colors Cliffs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643025/7b70d74e-1c2a-4a03-a699-35a8f320415c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Many Stones Enjoy an outing to Many Stones during your stay in Terlingua. Discover the area's stargazing spots and desert landscape. 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