Perhaps the most popular destination in Chihuahua Mexico is the Copper Canyon Adventure Park. Located at the top of the mountain with an unobstructed view of the Copper Canyon is Hotel Mirador. The property has one of the most spectacular views in the world and has an award to prove it. Combined with nearby activities and the great adventure on the Chepe Express train Hotel Mirador makes for an ideal stay in Chihuahua, Mexico.
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This hotel stay was hosted as a part of a press trip to Chihuahua, the DMO did not review or approve this story.
The Vibe & Shared Spaces
The property is owned by the Balderrama family who aim to offer a rounded hospitality experience with an emphasis on local tourism and exquisite dining experiences. Hotel Mirador sits on two levels of the canyon’s edge welcoming the morning sun through its large windows.
The lower part of the hotel is home to the shop and restaurant and serves as an access point to nearby adventures. A large number of guest rooms are located higher up, like the eagle’s nest and can be reached with a steep walk up or a short ride, offered by the hotel team.
Both levels of the hotel have broad open balconies where one can enjoy breakfast looking over Copper Canyon or enjoy a glass of Mexican wine under the stars.
Dining & Wine tasting
As the sister property to Hotel Misión de Cerocahui Mirador serves Vinos Misión during meal service and even offers a variety of tasting experiences. This guided tasting is accompanied by Mennonite cheese, house bread and olives for a more rounded experience.
The main dining room is on the ground floor, though calling it “ground” feels like a bit of a stretch. Sitting down at this table the window view will take your breath away exposing the endless vastness of the Canyon.
Every meal at the restaurant is a “tribute to the culinary richness of the Sierra Tarahumara”. Lunch and dinner are offered as a 3-course meal with an optional wine pairing. The chef works with local producers to create a menu reflective of the region, showcasing its range of flavours and reflecting on the essence of the land.
The morning buffet breakfast includes an impressive range of options from traditional Mexican cuisines and classic North American breakfast dishes like hand-flipped omelettes that pair perfectly well with the chilaquiles. Weather permitting, a slow morning with a coffee and a book on the balcony is a wonderful way to start the day.
Inside the Suite
Hotel Mirador has over 70 rooms and suites all overlooking the Copper Canyon from a private terrace. Naturally, one of the recommendations is an early morning to observe the sunset from the comfort of your room.
The rooms are comfortable and warm, leaning into the traditional Mexican Hacienda decor. Each one has a decorative stone fireplace, a desk, and a large bathroom. The suites also have sitting areas with deep-set couches.
Peak sunset from the room balcony on the left. The right image is a seating area in the common space on the top level of the hotel, completely awash with the early morning sun.
Tours & Activities
Guests of the property can arrange a variety of tours with the hotel including a day or two at the Copper Canyon Adventure Park. The park is located a short 8-minute drive away making it quite easy to see people ziplining across directly from your room.
The mountains are home to a local indigenous community of Tarahumara which you can visit on a guided walk from the hotel. This leisurely stroll follows an edge path and ends with a bit of a steep walk up. Along the way, you will pass through a few scenic viewpoints and a small Tarahumara community. You can also learn about the traditions of the Rarámuri from the hotel’s Tarahumara guide.
Longer day tours include a visit to Creel, which would be a great activity if you skipped the stay at The Lodge at Creel, and a tour of the Mennonite fields in Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua.
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Hotel Mirador
Room prices starting at $220 CAD
Domicilio Conocido Areponapuchi Km. 623, 33435 Areponapuchi, Chih., Mexico
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