Best Western Inn of Del Rio

On the Texas border where the desert meets a vast blue reservoir, the Best Western Inn of Del Rio makes a handy base in Del Rio, Texas, near historic downtown. Lake Amistad and its Amistad National Recreation Area spread out for fishing, boating, and diving just northwest; the crossing into Ciudad Acuna, Mexico sits minutes away, and the ancient rock-art shelters of Seminole Canyon and the springs of San Felipe Creek lie close by. A free breakfast and an easy location round out the stay, with dining and the highway close by. Houseboats and marinas dot the coves of the lake, the migrating hawks and rare birds of the borderlands draw watchers to the canyons, and the murals, plaza and old cathedral of downtown give the town a Mexican-border flavor. The rugged backcountry of the Devils River and the spillway of the dam draw paddlers and sightseers nearby. Spring-fed pools cool the desert heat in summer. Vineyards and pecan groves line the river valley around the town.