Posada Barrancas

Introducing Posada Barrancas

About 5km southwest of Divisadero, Posada Barrancas station is next to Areponápuchi, the only village on the train line that is right on the rim of the canyon. Often referred to as Arepo, this village – made up of just a couple of dozen houses, a tiny church and a handful of inns – is where it all comes together for the first time: spectacular views of the canyon dangle precariously under the patios of a few hotels here, making it a don’t-miss stopover. Arepo is also a good base for going into the canyon by foot, car or on horseback. Most of the hotels will organize any kind of canyon trip you would like, be it a hike to the rim or a horseback ride down into the deep village Wakajípare, below. If you want to set off on your own, take the trail down to the left of the entrance to Hotel Mirador. Plan on four hours down, six back up (though the Rarámuri do it in three) and carry plenty of food and water as well as layered clothing.

Last updated: Sep 23, 2008