If great riding roads are what you seek, this very well could be the best in the Mexico MotoDiscovery lineup. Starting out on toll ways down the west coast of the mainland to Mazatlan, the texture of this event changes as you leave the Pacific coast and cross over the Espinazo de Diablo; The Devils Backbone. With the Gran Vision Highway to the Copper Canyon and the sprawling plains of Durango sliced by steep gorges, this one is pure riding pleasure.
Highlights
- The Devils Backbone of Mexico is probably the longest 150 mile ride on earth. Riders will intersect with the spine of the Sierra Madres from which one affords incredible sprawling views of rugged canyons and a web of peaks and mountain ranges. From the resort city of Mazatlan on the Pacific to the city of Durango, in a day you will experience lush green tropics, pine forests and cool high desert. A dynamic and sporting day of riding to remember.
- Mazatlan is unique among Mexican coastal resorts in that it is not a fabrication. As a once Spanish port, the population is proudly connected with its past. It is a carefree gem on the Pacific and a chance for a little cha-cha-cha. With three nights here one can take optional rides, engage in world class deep sea fishing or just enjoy the beach.
- The Copper Canyon has been our stomping grounds since the beginning of our Pancho Villa Moto-Tours days. We know the region well. Our ride from Parral to Creel will be exceptional, filled with awesome scenery and mile after mile of enjoyable curves. The ride will be capped with an overnight on the rim of the canyon.
- Nuevas Casas Grandes is a community that seems fairly mundane on the surface. But it’s history speaks volumes. Casas Grandes was founded by Mormons, was once occupied heavily by Chinese, is known for an artistic pre-Hispanic culture called the Paquime and as the bivouac area for 11,000 gringo troops who chased but never found Pancho Villa during the Punitive Expedition of 1916. Like many MotoDiscovery destinations, this one is not high on the tourist list but is a landmark of both Mexican and USA history.
- El Fuerte has attained a more modern reputation as a staging area for the outdoorsman. A healthy supply of white wing dove, duck and hard fighting black mouth bass draw hunters and anglers from all over the world to this region. For MotoDiscovery, El Fuerte is an opportunity to sample a taste of Colonial Mexico and Spanish influence.
Includes
- 11 nights accommodations (double occupancy)
- All breakfasts and dinners on travel days
- Walking tour of Paquime in Casas Grandes
- Bilingual staff
- Support/luggage vehicle and staff assistant
- Maps, road log and tour preparation materials
- MotoDiscovery apparel gift
Itinerary
Nogales, AZ
San Carlos
Alamos
El Fuerte
Mazatlan
Mazatlan
Durango
Parral
Creel
Copper Canyon Rim
N. Casas Grandes
Exit at Douglas, AZ
Mileage (approximate)
Longest day: 365
Shortest day: 35
Total miles: 1,850
Dates
Oct 13-24, 2008
Mar 9 - 20, 2009
Oct 19 - 30, 2009
Price
On your own bike:
$2,595 US per person (double occupancy)
Single occupancy supplement $610
If you desire a single room or for any reason we are unable to obtain a room mate for you, the single occupancy supplement will apply.
Deposit $200 US per person
Motorcycle Rentals Available
Suzuki Vstrom 1,380.
Suzuki SV650 (lowered) 1,380.
BMW R1150 GS 1,620.
BMW R1200 GS 1,884.
A full line of BMW motorcycles conveniently available for this tour through AZride in Scottsdale AZ. Contact them directly for details. See: http://www.azride.com/
NOTICE: Effective January 1, 2008 we will be requiring a passport for travel on a MotoDiscovery Mexico tour. For more information on how to get a passport refer to these links:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
http://www.visaexpress.net/
Motorcycle Shipping
To ship your motorcycle to the tour rendezvous, call Federal
Motorcycle Transport at (800) 747-4100 ext. 217.
http://www.federalcos.com/motorcycle.html
Cancellation & Refund Policy
