Bandera, TX Cowboy Capital of the World

Welcome to the Cowboy Capital of the World. The Bandera County Convention & Visitors Bureau provides up-to-date information on places to stay and things to do when visiting Bandera. Enjoy year-round cowboy fun at area dude ranches, Saturday afternoon "gunfights", nightly music, dark skies, and friendly folks.

A blending of Indian, Mexican, Polish and Western cultures gives Bandera a unique ambiance not found elsewhere in Texas.

Bandera’s title, “Cowboy Capital of the World” originated when it became a staging area for the last great cattle drives of the late 1800’s. Confirming Bandera as the “Cowboy Capital of the World”, a bronze monument honoring the many National Rodeo Champions who call Bandera home, stands on the Courthouse lawn.