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Hueco Tanks State Historic Site has an interactive ranch house that lets visitors understand the history of the park that they are about to explore. There are guided and self-guided tours available during which visitors get to admire spectacular rock imagery.
For centuries, this area held rainwater in rock basins called hueco, and the name stuck until today. Visitors enjoy natural trails that encourage hiking, admire the panoramic views of the stark terrain, and colorful birds that are native to this land. Hueco Tanks State Historic Site is one of the top El Paso attractions.
6900 Hueco Tanks Road No. 1, El Paso, TX 79938, 915-857-1135

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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