scenic viewpoint
Divisadero
The main Copper Canyon viewpoint where three canyons converge, accessible by paved road from Creel with parking, zipline and cable car.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Chihuahua, Mexico · North America
San Rafael is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Bahuichivo, 49km from Copper Canyon (Barrancas del Cobre).
San Rafael is a town located in Chihuahua, Mexico. With a population of 2,160, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, San Rafael sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chihuahua time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Rafael to your route.
San Rafael is a train station located in San Rafael, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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San Rafael is located in Chihuahua, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 27.4893 latitude, -107.8897 longitude.
San Rafael has a population of approximately 2,160 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
Full driving guide for Mexico3 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
The main Copper Canyon viewpoint where three canyons converge, accessible by paved road from Creel with parking, zipline and cable car.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
A pine-forest town at 2,340 m that serves as the road base for Copper Canyon trips, on Chihuahua state Highway 25.
38 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
A network of canyons larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon, best explored via the spectacular Chepe railway through the Sierra Madre.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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