Picked up from the station by Hugo, the owners son. Spoke fluent English and delivered us to the hotel for lunch (large, very tasty and unexpected) and later took us on a drive to the nearest village and up to view the canyon. Village little disappointing but school closed for the summer. Long drive to top of canyon but well worth the journey and we did ask to get out and walk along the way which helped. Shame the return route was the same. Hotel a family affair Diego (Doug), his wife (a local) and Hugo who all had an obvious love and knowledge of the surrounding area. Evening was Margaritas in the bar chatting to Diego and playing darts, followed by supper (fish in a cheesy sauce) in their large souvenier-filled log. The electricity was very erratic so we headed to bed early. In the morning we rose early for a walk (go up the hill rather than down), followed by a hearty breakfast and a ride along the river. Beautiful hummingbirds on the feeders in the garden. Spent ages watching them from a couple of feet away. Gorgeous area. Hotel pretty basic but Diego and family were trying very hard and obviously struggling with downturn of tourists (particularly Americans) worried about the security issue (felt completely safe during our whole trip to Mexico, particularly in this area). Could have done with longer to get the most of it. Sure the hiking is wonderful.
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- Paraiso Del Oso Hotel
