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| Driving through a slot canyon headed to Alamos |
The road to Alamos is a mix of remote scenery, water crossings and picturesque small villages. I followed the trail as it piggybacked along the iconic Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacifico, (Copper Canyon Railway) through slot canyons, fertile parries and epic landscapes. Traveling through villages like San Raphael, Bahuichivo, Ingoyen, Temois and Chinipas before entering the state of Sonora.
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| slot canyon |
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| Copper Canyon Railway trestle |
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| small village outside of Bahuichivo |
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| train trestle overhead tunnel |
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| Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacifico railway entering another tunnel |
Twisting my way out of the Barrancas del Cobre I was planning to do a loop to the north, once I made my way south to Alamos located in the state of Sonora. From there I would travel up and around through Sonora and back into the state of Chihuahua to Basaseachi where the tallest full-time waterfall in Mexico is located. But before rolling into Alamos I traveled two days on one of the most scenic, diverse, remote overgrown tracks, cutting through two states.
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| Grassy pastureland on the way to Chinipas |
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| a family run restaurant, hmm! |
There was no lack of white knuckled obstacles while navigating the often technical approaches. As a solo traveler I had to be especially cautious not to jeopardize my rig, wheel placement, slow and steady was the prescription for a unfailing adventure through this rugged terrain. To my advantage I was driving one of "
thee" most capable, dependable
off-road vehicles ever made a
Toyota Land Cruiser.
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| Barrancas del Cobre heading towards Alamos |
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| following the twisting road |
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| Huge mining operation on the left twisting road through the mountainous landscape |
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| thanking your lucky stars you made it to the top, stop! |
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| road into Chinipas |
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| town square under construction |
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| Made it across large deep water crossing Rio Chinipas, snorkel is a good idea! |
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| Chinipas looking back across the river |
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| pushing on high above Chinipas |
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| trail carnage, they chose poorly! |
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| picking a line in the high country as the moon rises |
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| morning light hidden road side high elevation camp |
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| small water crossing |
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| picturesque adobe ruins cattle resting |
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| outside of Alamos dropping into the valley Sierra Madre Occidental mountains |
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| Alamos 17th century church restored |
Alamos is a small sleepy town destine to be a
Unesco World Heritage site this 17th century town currently holds the
Pueblo Magico status (Magical Town) one of 32 in the country. Sitting at 432m with a population of 8200 inhabitants the towns charm has attracted creative types since the 50's some to note Carroll O'Connor and the Pabst Blue Ribbon heiress.
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| local tour bus of legends and ghosts kids ride front center, Alamos |
The food here is outstanding as is much of
Mexico, filled with friendly people, Moorish designed architecture and amazing cobblestone streets. I camped at
Alamos Ranchito RV park and Hotel located on the outskirts of town. Hot showers and a friendly pup to spoil, I felt right at home at this distinctive oasis.
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| shady town center Alamos WeOverlander rig in background |
After exploring this busy little town of
Alamos on foot, I filled up with fuel, some light provisions (beer and ice), and exchanged US currency to
Pesos. Heading west on
SON162 towards
Navojoa I was intending to navigate a 475km northeast loop around to
Parque Nacional Cascada de Basaseachi a 246m tall waterfall.
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| waiting in line for fuel even horses get a fill up! |
Hope to see you on the Trail!!..
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