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Mexico was aptly named the surrealist country par excellence by French poet Andre Breton, and the world’s third largest urban area (according to some estimates) lives up to that moniker to the hilt! Barranca Del Cobre: The Copper Canyon (English for ‘Barranca Del Cobre’) is the most awe-inspiring sights, comprising of more than 20 mammoth canyons put together to result in a region that is 4 times the Grand Canyon in Australia. Also, it is deeper than the latter at many places. The region is extremely accessible via the Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacifico (also known as the Copper canyon Railway), which goes across 655 kms of rails, giving delightful vies to one and all! Travelling between Los Mochis at the western terminus and Chihuahua towards the Midwest, the train is the most appropriate and preferred way to see the canyon. The Copper Canyon was named misleadingly by the Spanish, who thought the greenish-glow of lichen was copper. Nevertheless, the name refers to the Barranca de Urique, which stands at an altitude of 500 metres, and is 1879 metres deep, making it the Canyon’s deepest point. It has subtropical climate, and the peaks are 2300 metres above sea level, with confers and evergreens growing practically everywhere. The region is also home to the Raramuri, Mexico’s largest group of indigenous people. Generally, people ride the train through the entire trail and stop overnight before the return journey; however, it is recommended that one should also indulge in a bit of hiking! Mazaltan: Mazaltan has stepped out of its clichéd image of a mid-20th century resort town, to become one of the most sought after beach destinations in Mexico. Known as the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’, the town’s historic centre has been renovated, with other parts also following suit as part of the renewal programme. It is conspicuously close to the 20 kms long beach, and has a dazzling colonial district. For an interesting visit, it’s best to avoid Zona Dorada, the traditional tourist hangout joint, where one will find the regular shops, restaurants and hotels stacked one against the other. It’s much better to go for the pueblo viejo, where the cobbled streets, tattered edifices and many impressive restoration works now lying in shambles, surprisingly fuse together to form the ideal backdrop of a cultural renaissance of sorts. Watching a performance at the refurbished Teatro Angela Peralta, followed by a meal at the Plazuela Machado; exploring one of the many splendidly small museums; and browsing through the miniature boutiques is an experience of a lifetime in every sense of the word. Of course, there’s always an exclusive experience one can avail free of cost – that of the silhouette of the rocky islands silhouetted against the sunset. A trip to Mexico is incomplete when one doesn’t get to talk to his/her loved ones due to inappropriate network coverage or expensive calling rates. Matrix international sim cards, thanks to their association with leading network providers in almost all major destinations across the world. For more information related to international SIM card, SIM Card for Mexico, International communication, international travelling sim cards please visit: – http://www.matrix.in
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