Photos from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico, North America

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Batopilas

Batopilas

Batopilas

Batopilas

Batopilas

Batopilas

Copper Canyon

Copper Canyon

Copper Canyon

Copper Canyon

Copper Canyon

Copper Canyon

Paquime

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typical colonial style church

typical leafy plaza

typical colourful village

topes

roadside colour

typical northern Mexican landscape

approaching the Mexican border

This tree was amazing look at the roots grabbing on to the wall. We don’t remember the name

This man carried these rocks up from the river about 100 yds below on his shoulder

This was part of the ruins of the silver factory, it is a shame so much Mexican history is lost

Maureen and Bob next to the river

This is where we stayed for two nights

This is the cake that Maureen had made by a kind senora at the bottom of the canyon

Maureen and Bob at the birthday party

Old McDonalds Place

Bedroom

Master bath

Mural at Riverfront Hotel

Ceiling paintings and chandelier, part of the restoration

One of the many beautiful rooms for rent at the bottom of the canyon.

Petrified rocks

Lots of work went into the restoration here, look at the rock work.

We toured one of the old haciendas, just lovely.

This is where they grind their grain

This is out guide, Carlos, giving the kids crayons that we brought for them.

This is where they kept the live stock in the next cave.

This is a Tarahumaras family and their cave home, Bob is buying a pot.

Mary in black (Negro)?

The Altar

The altar

This is a view of the river next to Batopilas we are on our way to the Mission

Switchbacks of the road leading down to the bottom of the canyon

Look very close at the two cars and the turns

One of the many bends/turns, just imagine another car/truck coming the other way!?

On the road to the bottom of the canyon, the river of Batopilas.

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