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Pan American Tours
5959 Gateway W. Suite 240
El Paso, TX 79925
1-800-876-3942
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Chihuahua City
Historically the Dowager Queen of the North; hub of
vast mining, ranching, and lumbering operations; cultural
and political center of Mexico's largest state; home of
beloved outlaw-hero Pancho Villa, and the gentle Mennonites
of nearby Cuauhtemoc.
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Creel
Between Chihuahua City and Creel lies the agriculural town
of Cuauhtemoc. This is the hub of the Mennonite farming
settlements and farms, which surround the town.
The frontier logging town of Creel was once the western
terminus of the Chihuahua/Pacific Railroad.
Lumber camps with large stacks of wood awaiting shipment are
prevelant, although the pine shipments have diminsihed over
the years. Creel is the hub to access other areas of interest
such as Cusarare, Basihuare, La Bufa and Batopilas,
as well as the Basaseachic Waterfall.
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Divisadero/Posada Barrancas
Just five minutes west of the Divisadero Lookout Point,
Posada Barrancas has its own private RR stop.
The original Rancho Posada is a short walk to the brink of the
fabulous canyon rim. The new Posada Barranca Mirador,
opened in 1993, is perched on the edge of the canyon from your
balcony. Walking tours are available into the canyons and to
Indian caves. Full American Plan (FAP) is provided and served
family style.
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Cerocahui
Cerocahui Village is a picturesque community 5500 feet
above sea level in the Tarahumara region located in a
beautiful fertile valley surrounded by mountains.
Its name comes from the Tarahumara language and means
"Enemy Hill". Founded in 1680 by Father Juan Maria de
Salvatierra, a Jesuit Missionary, the first white man to
descend to the Urique River. A must for every visitor is
to see the awesome Urique Canyon a distance of 12 miles by
dirt road. The view from the top of Gallego Mountain
(7600 ft.) overlooking the old mining town of
Urique Village along the river is breathtaking.
The quaint Hotel Mision offers comfortable lodging in this
rural Mexican village.
Full American Plan (FAP) included at the hotel.
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El Fuerte
El Fuerte, a picturesque colonial town dates back to 1564
when a settlement along the El Fuerte River was established
by the Spansih Conquistador Don Fransisco de Ibarra.
El Fuerte, which means "Fort", was built to protect soldiers
and settlers from fierce Yaqui Indian raids and as a last
frontier for further penetration into Indian territory north
to California. The settlement flourished and for three
centuries was the most iomportant commercail and farming
center of a vast region, and a major trading post for silver
miners andd gold seekers.
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Los Mochis / Topolobampo Topolobampo
Los Mochis is Mexico's west coast sugarcane capital and is
known for its nearby fishing and hunting, and cotton, wheat,
rice, corn and tomato crops. Los Mochis, which means
"Place of Land Turtles", is the financial, economic, and
industrial center of the El Fuerte Valley.
Founded by Benjamin Johnston, an American, who built
Los Mochis' great sugar cane factory in 1903.
Topolobampo's name, meaning "Lion's Watering Place", is
derived by the once native bobcat population.
Topolobampo is 15 miles southwest of Los Mochis and is noted
for its sports fishing, duck hunting, and its cargo harbor
which exports shrimp, fish, grain, and Industrial grade
alcohol from Los Mochis.
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Mazatlan
The jewel that is Mazatlan; sun drenched beaches and
sparkling starry nights. The best saltfish and marlin
fishing in the Pacific to go along with the best shrimp and
seafood anywhere. A great combination with the Canyons!
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