Chamizal National Memorial
Park Park commemorating US-Mexico border settlement and cultural ties
Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso commemorates the 1964 settlement of a US‑Mexico border dispute; the site features a cultural center, performances and exhibits on border history and community events.
Chamizal National Memorial is a U.S. National Park Service site in El Paso, Texas, established to commemorate and interpret the peaceful resolution of the Chamizal boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico. It serves as a cultural and educational center on border history and relations.
The memorial includes exhibition spaces and a cultural center with programs, plus outdoor performance areas and landscaped grounds for events. Programming typically highlights U.S.-Mexico cultural exchange, history of the Chamizal settlement and community arts events.
The memorial was created to mark the outcome of the Chamizal negotiations that concluded with a 1963 agreement between the United States and Mexico. It has since functioned as both a commemorative site and a venue for cross-border cultural programming.
Located in El Paso along the U.S.-Mexico border, the memorial sits near downtown El Paso and the international boundary with Ciudad Juárez.
- Chamizal settlement: The site commemorates the resolution of the long-running Chamizal border dispute, settled by a 1963 agreement between the United States and Mexico.
What to See #
- Amphitheatre and performance spaces: An outdoor amphitheatre and performance spaces used for cultural programming and community events, set within the memorial grounds.
- Cultural center and exhibitions: A cultural center and exhibition area presenting history and programs related to U.S.-Mexico relations and the Chamizal settlement.
Tips for Visiting Chamizal National Memorial #
- Check the memorial's events calendar before you go - Chamizal hosts frequent cultural performances and festivals at its amphitheater, and timing your visit for a program gives a richer experience.
- Visit midweek or in the morning to explore the interpretive center and outdoor exhibits with fewer school groups and weekend crowds.
- Plan your visit as a short stop combined with nearby El Paso attractions; the site is compact so start at the visitor center for orientation and exhibit highlights.
Best Time to Visit Chamizal National Memorial #
Best in spring or fall when temperatures are mild for outdoor exploration and programming.
Weather & Climate near Chamizal National Memorial #
Chamizal National Memorial's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of 2°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 9°C. The driest month with just 5 mm.
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May
May is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is warm with highs of 36°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with 42 mm of rain.
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
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