The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Around 7km east of San Ignacio's town center, through verdant farmland, is the Valle de los Monjes. A spectacular outcrop of vertical red rock formations…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
The highland scenery of this region is nothing short of spectacular. Northern Mexico does not lack for amazing attractions, but none compares to the Copper Canyon for sheer wow-factor, with its astonishing cliff-top vistas, towering pine-clad mountains and the fascinating culture of the native Tarahumara people.
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The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Five hundred years ago, over 550,000 sq km of dry tropical forest stretched down the coast from northern Mexico to Panama. Today only 2% of virgin forest…
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The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Along the scenic drive to Batopilas, about 100km south of Creel, is one of the region's most spectacular views: La Bufa canyon. Dropping 1800m, it's deep…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Meaning 'Horseshoe' in Rarámuri, the peaceful waters of this U-shaped lake reflect the surrounding pines and rock formations. Paddleboats can be rented…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Few natural sites in Mexico boast the exquisitely pristine beauty of the country’s highest full-time waterfall, Cascada de Basaseachi, where a plume of…
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The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Sitting alongside the Cusárare Mission church, this museum holds an exceptional collection of colonial religious paintings.
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The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
This mission was built by Jesuits in 1741 as a religious meeting place as well as a school to teach the locals Spanish and different trades. In 1826…
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Valle de las Ranas y los Hongos
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
San Ignacio's main road leads into the Valle de las Ranas y los Hongos, 2km from the western edge of town and named for its respectively fat-and-squashed…
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This couple rescued their adorable dog while out chasing their vanlife dreamsJan 24, 2020 • 2 min read