"Jon" wrote in message
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> The bus ride to Batopilas is spectacular. I recall that we left early
> in the morning, got there about 2 pm, and because of the bus schedule,
> one had to either leave the next morning, or stay at least one more
> night as returns buses only go every other day. Again, I don't know if
> my info is accurate, but a few years back there was one $300/night
> hotel as well as a couple of $3 a night places (I stayed in the
> latter, la Casa de Monsé). I helped an English outdoor ed course find
> and then negotiate with a guide to take them on a several-day long
> trip through the mountains.
I missed the $300/night place. There's a very plain looking little hotel
near the Casa Monse. There's an older very picturesque building that's been
converted to a hotel in the middle of town. We also saw a nice little inn on
the side of town where you come in. I believe there are others, but it's
been awhile. There are at least two restaurants in town. We ate at the
charming little Casa by the Bridge, which is both the name of the place and
directions to it. Interestingly the restaurants were the only places in town
you could buy a beer, even the tienda didn't carry alcohol, and we very much
wanted a couple of cold beers after the drive down.
> I'd take the bus to Creel since it's fast and there are many
> departures daily out of Chihuahua and as noted, the trip's somewhat
> scenic and interesting (if you''re not used to riding old trains), but
> the area W of Creel is better. Creel has gotten to be quite an ugly
> place (and I'm talking about attitude since it has become overrun by
> gringos; even Margarita's niece cheated me last time I was there), but
> I'd stay in Creel the first night, and then spend most of my time
> visiting outlying villages like Batopilas.
I'm sorry to hear that. We tried to stay at Margarita's the last time
we were there, but they were full. They sent us to a nicer place that also
had excellent meals that were very reasonably priced if you bought them with
your room.
Dennis
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