Road to Batopilas

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Batopilas, Magic Town

Situated just 500 meters above sea level, this historic town thrived at the bottom of the ravine bearing its name. Its renown stems from the abundant silver deposits that lured prospectors from Spain in the early 17th century and investors from France, England, and the United States by the late 18th century. Several of its grand mansions have been converted into boutique hotels, adding to the town's charm. Downstream, the Jesuits erected a splendid Mission. The road descends 1,500 meters over 15 kilometers, offering breathtaking vistas that transition from mountain to tropical climates.

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Some of History

In 1708, José de la Cruz found rich deposits of silver. Batopilas means “boxed river” in the Rarámuri language. The mine produced so much wealth that it became famous throughout the world, it is said that it supported up to 50 thousand inhabitants. In 1880 Alexander Shepherd arrived in Batopilas, with him the capitals of England, France and Germany. Thanks to him, Batopilas was the second town in Mexico to have electricity.

Local culture

Meal

At the bottom of the ravine, the cuisine merged with the European heritage brought by the miners. The missionaries planted fruit and citrus orchards that grow very well. The recipes incorporated seafood from the Pacific coast and the rest is history.

Local culture

Food

The railroad arrived and the local diet diversified. They incorporated beef and chicken, fruits, vegetables, fish and seafood. Estación Divisadero is famous for its delicious flour or corn gorditas, filled with roast meat, red and stuffed chiles.

Natural Heritage

To get to this town, you descend from the high mountain range of more than 2,300 meters asl to less than 500. This variable altitude in such a short distance gives us a unique opportunity to learn about the types of climate, the variable of its flora and fauna, surrounded by amazing beauty.