Introducing Nuevo Casas Grandes & Casas Grandes
Nuevo Casas Grandes, a four-hour bus trip southwest of Ciudad Juárez, is a sleepy, prosperous country town with wide streets and a vibe similar to dusty small towns in the US west. Its citizenry is a mix of working folk, farming families and Mormon settlers whose presence dates back to the late 19th century.
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Although the town itself holds little of interest, the surrounding attractions, particularly the mysterious ruins of Paquimé in the nearby village of Casas Grandes and the world-famous pottery center of Mata Ortiz, are wonderful enough that this ought to be a busy tourist center. As it is, only a slow trickle of visitors passes through, mostly on guided tours.
Last updated: Jul 22, 2009
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RE: Driving to Mata Ortiz Mexico
by bajaboojum 28 August 2010
Below is a quote from my recent comments on a similar question. I wouldn't hesitate to drive from AZ down to the Nuevo Casas Grandes…
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Taking suggestions-Where to go in Mexico/Latin America?
by raindog2k 01 March 2010
I'm looking for more adventures in Mexico/Latin America. I've been to Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido, Valladolid/Mayan Riviera, Nuevo Casas…
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RE: Short cheap trip to beach in Mexico
by bajaboojum 26 November 2009
What about driving to Kino Bay in Sonora? From Lordsburg it's about 430 miles, an easy day's drive via Nogales/Hermosillo. It's not…
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