Alamos Guide Book

Fourth Edition

By Donna McGee and BK Hamma

Written with the visitor and resident in mind, THE ALAMOS GUIDEBOOK, is an invaluable resource. Only $15 including shipping. Order before you visit!

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

• An Invitation to Alamos
• Why Visit: The People
• The Town
• A Cultural Mecca
• Sites to See
• Activities
• A Unique Environment

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Entry Requirements
• Driving
• Flying
• The Bus
• Guns and Hunting Licences
• Weather
• Tourist Services
• Communications
• Bank
• Health Services
• Consulates
• Local Transportation

• Where to Eat
• Where to Stay

STAYING TWO DAYS TO TWO WEEKS

• Annual Calendar for Alamos
• Holiday Descriptions
• Mexican Parties and Celebrations
• Natural History and Outdoor Activities
• Ecology
• The Ruta Sierra Mar Driving Loop
• Local Organizations with a Focus on Natural History
• Bird Watching, Hiking/Walking
• Boating and Fishing
• Horseback Riding
• Motorcycle Adventures
• Mountain Biking
• Bird and Exotic Game Hunting
• Ecotourism Accommodations
• State and Federal Organizations with a Focus on Natural History and the Environment
• History/Architectural
• Cultural
• Plaza Guides
• The Little Red Train
• Town of La Aduana
• Mayo Indian Villages

• Cultural Tours on Your Own
• Local Tour Company Operators Contact Information
• Tour Companies that Include Alamos
• El Centro Walking Tour and Barrio Walking Tour
• Over Twenty Things To Do in Alamos

HISTORICAL COLONIAL ALAMOS

• Historical Overview
• Colonial Alamos and Architecture: Pueblo Mágico
• Colonial Architecture
• Features of Colonial Architecture
• Identifying Exterior Colonial Features
• Architectural Elements

STAYING LONGER

• Requirements for Living in Alamos
• What's Going On: Activities
• Community Organizations
• Volunteerism
• Remember When?
• Real Estate

ALAMOS - EL FUERTE - COPPER CANYON

• Connecting Alamos
• El Fuerte and the Copper Canyon: Planning Your Trip
• Road Log: Alamos to El Fuerte
• El Fuerte
• Sinaloa: Historical Overview
• Tourist Attractions
• El Fuerte Accommodations
• Restaurants
• Barranca del Cobre / Copper Canyon: Geography and Nature
• Raramuri Indians
• Copper Canyon Railroad
• Copper Canyon Tour Companies

RESOURCES

• An Annotated List of Books Pertaining to Sonora
• Websites

11 MAPS IN THE ALAMOS GUIDEBOOK

• Area Map
• Alamos El Centro
• Alamos Town
• Tour Locations
• El Centro Walking Tour
• Barrio Walking Tour
• Features of Colonial Architecture
• Copper Canyon
• El Fuerte Area
• El Fuerte Center