About the Company
rating: 4.8
Categories
- Historical landmark
Contact Information
Website: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/taxodium-distichum-var-mexicanum/common-name/montezuma-bald-cypress/
Address: Border Fence Service Rd, Mission, TX 78572, United States
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Reviews
Review №1
Rating: 5
An awesome piece of History.
Date: a month ago
Review №2
Rating: 5
I like tree
Date: 3 months ago
Review №3
Rating: 5
It is difficult to describe in words how wonderful it feels to stand under this majestic tree. He seems to receive you with kindness and joy, while gently swaying his branches to the rhythm of the wind. I enjoyed walking around him and stopping in his shadow. It impresses me to think how he has been stationed there all these years, what things he has witnessed, all the inclement weather and storms he has faced. He feels calm and transmits peace. When you visit him, do so with due respect and take a moment of silence that allows you to enjoy his pleasant song.
Date: 4 months ago
Review №4
Rating: 5
900 yr old tree
Date: 4 months ago
Review №5
Rating: 5
Date: 5 months ago
Review №6
Rating: 5
No directions to make this but very impressive
Date: a year ago
Review №7
Rating: 5
Anything 900 years old is Very cool. And if you want to he cool bring 2 gallons of water each (unless its rainy or has rained recentlyof course). It is customary for locals or visitors in general to pay homage to the old one with the gift of water. Reason? For many years now the course of the Rio Grande has deviated and at some point nany years ago the River lost interest and abandoned the old one. It is now all alone with no water lest it rains.. It is so dry it cannot even shed a tear.
Date: a year ago
Review №8
Rating: 5
Amazing History
Date: 2 years ago
Review №9
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №10
Rating: 5
You have to drive through the border wall. No one will disturb you or question you, so dont be afraid coz it might seems too quiet. Nature wonders!
Date: 2 years ago
Review №11
Rating: 4
Need Google Maps to find it, not sign posted. Its an extremely old tree wit.a massive trunk. Great photo place.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №12
Rating: 4
Date: 2 years ago
Review №13
Rating: 5
Pretty cool to see a 900 year old tree.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №14
Rating: 5
Amazing spot. Montezuma Bald Cypress. Said to be 900 yr old. Like nothing else in the RGV that I have seen. Not big like a red wood. But BIG around. And, you are south of the WALL, which gives it bonus points. (only by 100 yards or so) Be sure to have your ID with you. This is private property. Be respectful. Pick up any trash.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №15
Rating: 5
A good experience and appreciation to our nature.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №16
Rating: 5
Simply majestic
Date: 3 years ago
Review №17
Rating: 5
This is just amazing. You definitely need to see it.
Date: 4 years ago
Review №18
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №19
Rating: 3
Date: 4 years ago
Review №20
Rating: 5
Beautiful tree. Not far from main road, but you have to get off and take a minute on dirt road. If you, please respect the place, since its seems to be private property.
Date: 4 years ago
Review №21
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №22
Rating: 5
Old piece of history.
Date: 4 years ago
Review №23
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №24
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №25
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №26
Rating: 5
Magical tree.
Date: 5 years ago
Review №27
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №28
Rating: 5
Beautiful tree. Touring on the road.....
Date: 5 years ago
Review №29
Rating: 5
Enjoyed painting this historical tree, despite having to go through the Border Patrol and over the levy. The tree is beautiful, Picnic and painting was awesome.. Looking forward to painting out there again.
Date: 5 years ago
Review №30
Rating: 5
Great!!!!! Must be into historical things because there is nothing else to see
Date: 5 years ago
Review №31
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №32
Rating: 4
A 6.8 mile bike ride on a levee, Round trip from Bentsen Palm State Park
Date: 5 years ago
Review №33
Rating: 5
Unbelievable old tree!
Date: 5 years ago
Review №34
Rating: 5
History
Date: 5 years ago
Review №35
Rating: 5
Amazing tree
Date: 5 years ago
Review №36
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №37
Rating: 4
Neat place for bicyclist to stop and view. It takes a visited to this site to appreciate this magnificent preservation.
Date: 5 years ago
Review №38
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №39
Rating: 5
Amazing life form
Date: 5 years ago
Review №40
Rating: 5
What a grand tree! If only it could speak ... the tales it might whisper in our ears....
Date: 6 years ago
Review №41
Rating: 5
Needs to be better taken care of but, still a nice market.
Date: 6 years ago
Review №42
Rating: 5
But be careful with border patrol
Date: 6 years ago
Review №43
Rating: 5
Date: 6 years ago
Review №44
Rating: 5
Lot of mosquitoes but its amazing to ride the levy and see some History 20 to 30 minutes from Conway run and bike trails.
Date: 6 years ago
Review №45
Rating: 5
This place is magical. Sitting on the other side of the border wall on a section with access is a Treasure for the Rio Grande Valley. Monty the Montezuma Bald Cypress is beautiful. Go over and hug this tree. Admire the wildlife around you.
Date: 6 years ago
Review №46
Rating: 5
Awesome
Date: 6 years ago
Review №47
Rating: 1
Date: 6 years ago
Review №48
Rating: 5
Date: 6 years ago
Review №49
Rating: 5
Nice place 2005
Date: 6 years ago
Review №50
Rating: 5
Awesome, huge, ancient tree
Date: 6 years ago
Review №51
Rating: 4
Interesting specimen of local Flora. This Montezuma Cypress is presumably 900 years old. It looks to have had the worst end of several years of drought. No new growth seen on the tree but still proved to be a popular tourist attraction with many out-of-state vehicles at the location. It is just passed the Border fence Crossing on private property. Adjacent to a field that is used for agriculture. Dont Meander on the back roads, they are all private property and you will be stopped and detained by border patrol
Date: 6 years ago
Review №52
Rating: 4
See it almost everyday
Date: 6 years ago
Review №53
Rating: 5
Awesome large tree!
Date: 6 years ago
Review №54
Rating: 5
Loved it
Date: 6 years ago
Review №55
Rating: 5
Date: 6 years ago
Review №56
Rating: 4
Cool and worth seeing! Nice way to meet some BP agents as well.
Date: 7 years ago
Review №57
Rating: 5
Still cool
Date: 9 years ago
Review №58
Rating: 5
Cool
Date: 11 years ago