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A Less Touristy Side to Mexico

March 25, 2015

Anyone who reads this blog regularly knows how totally IN LOVE we are with Mexico. Having just returned from a trip into the less touristed regions of Sonora, northern Sinaloa and Chihuahua states, our love affair has only increased. Stories are racing through my head, all to come out on these pages soon enough, but below please enjoy a short photo essay of our magical time away to whet your appetite.

 

The very definition of a "room with a view"
The very definition of a “room with a view”

 

The streets of Alamos.
The streets of Alamos.
Pillars are everywhere in colonial Mexico
Pillars are everywhere in colonial Mexico
Sunset in San Carlos ~ pure heaven
Sunset in San Carlos ~ pure heaven
The blues and greens of Gueymas were intoxicating
The blues and greens of Gueymas were intoxicating

 

Color abounds
Color abounds

 

The never ending colors of El Fuerte
The never ending colors of El Fuerte

 

Views from the Copper Canyon railway.. amazing views around every corner
Views from the Copper Canyon railway.. amazing views around every corner

 

The Tarahumara children were adorable
The Tarahumara children were adorable

 

The birthday boy, some sipping tequila, and what a view.. doesn't get much better!
The birthday boy, some sipping tequila, and what a view.. doesn’t get much better!

 

The colonial architecture begged for some black and white shots
The colonial architecture begged for some black and white shots

 

Homemade apple pie and ice cream in Guerrero.. among the best we've ever had
Homemade apple pie and ice cream in Guerrero.. among the best we’ve ever had

 

The unique ruins of Paquime
The unique ruins of Paquime

 

Our own little momento of Mata Ortiz pottery.
Our own little momento of Mata Ortiz pottery.
Happy travelers
Happy travelers

We saw and experienced an incredible amount in our short time away. Stay tuned for stories to spring forth.

WRITTEN BY

Jim & Rhonda

Jim and Rhonda Delameter have spent 30 years on the road and traveled to more than 40 countries across five continents. After fourteen months backpacking around the world and years living in Puerto Vallarta, they now help midlife travelers plan the big trip they keep talking about.

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