Terlingua Ranch Lodge

Terlingua is a mining district and census-designated place (CDP) in southwestern Brewster County, Texas, United States. It is located near the Rio Grande and the villages of Lajitas and Study Butte, Texas, as well as the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The discovery of cinnabar, from which the metal mercury is extracted, in the mid-1880s brought miners to the area, creating a city of 2,000 people. The only remnants of the mining days are a ghost town of the Howard Perry-owned Chisos Mining Company and several nearby capped and abandoned mines: the California Hill, the Rainbow, the 248, and the Study Butte mines. The mineral terlinguaite was first found in the vicinity of California Hill.

Terlingua is a remote town situated in the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert, surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery and amazing cultural experiences. The town has a rich history that dates back to the early 1900s when the discovery of cinnabar, a mineral used in the production of mercury, led to the establishment of a thriving mining industry.

Today, Terlingua is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world. The town is known for its unique blend of Mexican and American cultures, which is reflected in its architecture, food, and traditions. If you are a lover of history and culture, then Terlingua is the perfect place for YOU to explore.