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[*] posted on 8-16-2016 at 11:21 AM


Keep your hands in when out between the cars, never know when you will start through one of the dozens of tunnels!
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[*] posted on 8-16-2016 at 12:39 PM


A number of years ago we drove down to Batopilas and stayed at Hotel Juanita---- it was rather basic, but nice and the owner was really friendly and helpful. We also loved the location as it is right on the square in town.

We, however were not aware of one thing ---- the time change between Creel and Batopilas so we rather embarrassed ourselves. We had agreed with the owner that she would turn on the water heater in the morning at 7am and when it was not on, we went and knocked on her door. Opps, it was only 6am.

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[*] posted on 8-22-2016 at 06:25 AM


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I suggest you read a book named, "God's Middle Finger." Amazon has it.


Read the book & have been there 5 times since. Last time guided by Diego Rhodes. Fantastic experience. I will post pics later.
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[*] posted on 8-22-2016 at 05:29 PM


Been to Copper Canyon five times. The best trip by far was with Doug (Diego) Rhodes as our guide. See his hotel web site. If you take the train he will pick you up at the stop at Divisadero for an overnight at his hotel. We drove down to Urique for two nights then over the ridge (rarely traveled by Gringos) and down to Batopilas for another stay over, and up the other side and back to Creel where you can catch the train back to El Fuerte. Doug knows everyone. In the image Doug is standing near the my truck.

http://www.mexicohorse.com/

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Diego & Pete Dawson


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[*] posted on 8-22-2016 at 05:50 PM


Thanks Marc, I will get ahold of Doug and see what is going on in January.
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[*] posted on 8-22-2016 at 06:27 PM


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Thanks Marc, I will get ahold of Doug and see what is going on in January.


Great! Tell him Marco & Pete say hello.
BTW Take warm clothes. The canyon rim is at high altitude in a beautiful pine forest.
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