We went to Cabo San Lucas before flying over the mainland for the Copper Canyon. One of the things we love about Cabo is the crashing of the waves. There's sound here, but I 'll leave that to your imagination.
We flew out of Cabo San Lucas (smaller airport than San Jose del Cabo), but G20 was going on, and with 43 Heads of State there, security was TIGHT!!! Our plane held 12 (and it was full), on our way to the Los Mochis airport in the state of Sinaloa. I was sure the pilot knew where he was going, but given the size of Los Mochis airport, maybe he didn't!
We stayed at the Rio Vista Hotel in El Fuerte, about a 90-minute drive from the airport. The birds were just spectacular; there were 8 - 12 hummingbirds at that feeder at a time, and there was definitely a hierarchy of who was boss! The orioles were really a beautiful bright yellow, and when they came to the feeder, all the other birds left!
The hotel is right next to the museum (the old fort; "El Fuerte" means "The fort"), and our host/guide, Chal Gamez gave us a personal tour of the museum before dinner. The statue on the left is "The Teacher and the Student." The one on the right 'stands guard' to protect the museum.
Al Fresco dining on the open-air patio allowed us to watch the birds and see the spectacular sunset across from El Rio Fuerte. Our cook, Ignacio, made us the most tasty river lobster dinner. Hmmm! Can you say Delicious? We certainly did!
One of the highlights of the next day (after bird watching on the river and in the Preserve), was going to a Mayo Indian village and observing the traditional Dance of the Deer. His wife (in background) made us fresh corn tortillas! That night also brought us another gorgeous sunset.
It was time to leave El Fuerte for now, and take the train into the mountains. El Chepe is the nickname for the Chihuahua-Pacifico Railway -- it makes one run daily in each direction between Los Mochis in Sinaloa, and Chihuahua, the capital of the state with the same name.
Arriving in Posada Barrancas around 1 PM, we went to our hotel (El Mansion) sitting on the edge of the mountain cliffs. Here are two photos of our hotel (our room is on 2nd floor) taken from caves where 4 families live. In the picture on left, it's barely visible, to left of building with brick roof.
Taramuhara Indians live in the cave area, collecting water from the rocks, and weaving baskets and other items to sell (Yes, we bought several items from them!) They also grow a few crops, living a very simple life.
We went to Cabo San Lucas before flying over the mainland for the Copper Canyon. One of the things we love about Cabo is the crashing of the waves. There's sound here, but I 'll leave that to your imagination.
We flew out of Cabo San Lucas (smaller airport than San Jose del Cabo), but G20 was going on, and with 43 Heads of State there, security was TIGHT!!! Our plane held 12 (and it was full), on our way to the Los Mochis airport in the state of Sinaloa. I was sure the pilot knew where he was going, but given the size of Los Mochis airport, maybe he didn't!
We stayed at the Rio Vista Hotel in El Fuerte, about a 90-minute drive from the airport. The birds were just spectacular; there were 8 - 12 hummingbirds at that feeder at a time, and there was definitely a hierarchy of who was boss! The orioles were really a beautiful bright yellow, and when they came to the feeder, all the other birds left!
The hotel is right next to the museum (the old fort; "El Fuerte" means "The fort"), and our host/guide, Chal Gamez gave us a personal tour of the museum before dinner. The statue on the left is "The Teacher and the Student." The one on the right 'stands guard' to protect the museum.
Al Fresco dining on the open-air patio allowed us to watch the birds and see the spectacular sunset across from El Rio Fuerte. Our cook, Ignacio, made us the most tasty river lobster dinner. Hmmm! Can you say Delicious? We certainly did!
One of the highlights of the next day (after bird watching on the river and in the Preserve), was going to a Mayo Indian village and observing the traditional Dance of the Deer. His wife (in background) made us fresh corn tortillas! That night also brought us another gorgeous sunset.
It was time to leave El Fuerte for now, and take the train into the mountains. El Chepe is the nickname for the Chihuahua-Pacifico Railway -- it makes one run daily in each direction between Los Mochis in Sinaloa, and Chihuahua, the capital of the state with the same name.
Arriving in Posada Barrancas around 1 PM, we went to our hotel (El Mansion) sitting on the edge of the mountain cliffs. Here are two photos of our hotel (our room is on 2nd floor) taken from caves where 4 families live. In the picture on left, it's barely visible, to left of building with brick roof.
Taramuhara Indians live in the cave area, collecting water from the rocks, and weaving baskets and other items to sell (Yes, we bought several items from them!) They also grow a few crops, living a very simple life.
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