March 6, 2011 Copper Canyon Run and Ultra Marathon: Program Information Wednesday, March 2: Runners/spectators/participants should arrive in the remote deep canyon town of Urique at the bottom of the Urique canyon. The local bus meets the train bringing passengers from Los Mochis from the west and Creel from the east, arriving in Urique at […]
In a Canyon, a Different Mexico – New York Times article
In a Canyon, a Different Mexico By Beth Greenfield The view from a cozy car on the Copper Canyon Railroad in Mexico is dazzling: mossy, emerald hills and slate-blue lakes slowly give way to red canyon walls that rise below and above the train tracks to dizzying depths and heights. Go stand between cars, where […]
Fantastic views from a new road in the Copper Canyon
A New Road Connects Batopilas With Urique – The mayor of Batopilas, Leonel Hernandez, is actively and passionately involved in the construction of the newest road in the Copper Canyon. The new dirt road that goes from Batopilas to Urique was still under construction at the time of this writing, but is now complete. It […]
Tours to Mexico – A safe country to visit
Tourist Zones Up To 26 Times Safer In Mexico than the U.S.A. – If you’re thinking about taking a trip to Mexico but are still concerned about safety, let this study released by RE/MAX Investment Properties, put things into perspective. The homicide rate research indicates that major tourist zones in Mexico are up to 26 […]
Fantastic video from the Mexico Tourism Board – Visit Mexico!
Visit Mexico – This achingly beautiful and well done video showing the highlights of Mexico is brought to you by the Mexico Tourism Board. I've lived here in Mexico full time for the past 14 years and after watching this video I found myself saying out loud 'I want to visit Mexico! I want to […]
On the trail of Pancho Villa – Discover Chihuahua
Ay Chihuahua! Have you ever heard this time-honored phrase of amazement uttered by some dumbstruck or exasperated Mexican? Whatever its origins, it is perhaps never more appropriately used than by those visitors who come to appreciate the state’s wide diversity of tourist merits. Once familiar with them, they too can rightly exclaim, “Ay Chihuahua!”. (Amigo […]
Baja gets out and rides bikes as fundraiser
1000 Mile Bicycle Ride to put a Positive Spin on Baja San Felipe, BC, Mexico – January 5, 2011 – The first annual Baja Love Ride will be held February 2011. This “ride for a cause” fundraising event will entail a 1000 mile bicycle ride from Rosarito to Cabo San Lucas. The ride will last […]
Video on the Naica Crystal Caves in Chihuahua State in Mexico
A journey to the heart of Chihuahua State, by National Geographic. The Naica mine, in Southern Chihuahua, yielded a secret of utmost beauty. For more information about the Naica Crystal Caves, visit this website: http://www.naica.com.mx/english/index.htm
Constructing roads in the Sierra Madre help bring tourism to the foreground
The contruction of the network of roads in the Sierra Madre has given access to many unexplored destinations. The future challenge will then be in the creation of a sustainable tourist industry based in respecting the ecology and the indiginous population.
Find out about Chihuahua State in Mexico – facts you may not know
Facts about Chihuahua state in Mexico that you may not be aware of. Chihuahua is Mexico’s largest state, with 94,571 sq mi [244,938 sq km] or 12.6 % of the national landmass. That’s about the size of the United Kingdom. The State has the Mexico’s longest international border: 938 kms [with the United States (New […]