The cross at Destivo

Copper Canyon Mexico: Batopilas and Destivo by minivan, foot, and truck

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June 22nd 2006
Wednesday- by minivan The minivan ride was five hours and at least half the way was on unpaved rocky roads on the rim of the canyon, without gaurdrails and on roads not wide enough for two vehicles to pass in many places. It was thrilling, and a little nauseating. Again, we didn't know what we were looking for and almost got off at the wrong stop again, due to confusing signs. But everyone ... read more

North America » Mexico

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The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more