 Where
is it?
Midway between the beautiful beaches of San Carlos
and the incredible Copper Canyon, Alamos is the most northern of
Mexico's colonial cities. Located in the foothills of the Sierra
Madre mountains, Alamos is less than 500 miles from Tucson, Arizona.
All but the last 40 miles is four lane highway.
It can easily be reached by car from
the border in 7 hours, by bus (air conditioned coaches from Tucson
or Nogales - direct), by commercial flights at Ciudad Obregon (just
over an hour from Alamos) or Los Mochis (2.5 hours from Alamos),
or by private aircraft which can land in Alamos.
Note: If you are planning a
flight or need General Aviation Information, please click
here for printable information and guidelines.
How to get there?
Automobile: Take Mexico's International Highway
15 south from Nogales, Arizona or north from Mazatlan, Sinaloa to
Navojoa. This is a well-maintained toll road with 4-lanes, regular
gas stations, and vending machines and fairly clean restrooms at
all toll booths. In Navojoa, at the well-marked highway sign to
Alamos next to the VH market & Pizza Hut, turn east and drive
35 miles. This highway (2-lane) will lead right to the center of
Alamos. Hacienda de Los Santos is two blocks beyond the Plaza and
church.
Click
here for driving directions from Tucson, Arizona
Bus: You may opt for this traditional mode of transportation
in Mexico (and by far most economical). The TBC line now has service
direct to Tucson where it is located on 6th Avenue. To save a little
time many people choose to use a shuttle service to Nogales, AZ,
cross the border by foot, then catch a cab to the TBC station in
Nogales, Sonora. This will cost a little more, but can potentially
take 2 or 3 hours off what is already a long trip.
 Commercial
Airlines: The closest commercial airport to Alamos is located
in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora. There are regular flights from Tucson
and Phoenix, and many points in Mexico. Rental cars and taxis are
available should you wish to rent/hire one.
From NY/East Coast & Chicago/Mid-west, travel non-stop to Mexico City and then on Aeromexico to Ciudad Obregon. Alternatives include flying to Phoenix on America West and then non-stop to Guaymas Airport or Hermosillo & Ciudad Obregon Airports.
From West Coast, travel through Hermosillo to Ciudad Obregon. Hotel is 75 minutes from airport and transfers are available. For alternative routes from Phoenix, fly non-stop Guaymas and hotel is 2.5 hours from airport with transfers available.
Click
here for a map of cities offering air links to Ciudad Obregon.
Private Aircraft:
Note: If you are planning a flight or need General Aviation
Information, please click
here for printable information and guidelines.
Alamos has a recently paved and resurfaced
4,900-ft paved runway; its elevation is 1,356 feet. We suggest that
you join the Baja Bush Pilot club if you plan to visit Mexico often.
Multiple entry information is available on their website at: www.bajabush.com,
this will save you money if you plan more than one trip per calendar
year.
Charter Service:
From Tucson and Phoenix - For inquiries, email: info@haciendadelossantos.com
Nearby Attractions
Various Indian villages - within an hour
of Alamos
Sea of Cortez Beaches and Estuaries - 1.5 hrs
Copper Canyon - 2.5 hours south
San Carlos - 3 hours north
Mazatlan - 5 hours south
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