A Paved Road Through the Peguis Canyon in Chihuahua
Mexico, north-america
226 km
610 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, picture this: you're cruising through the Mexican state of Chihuahua, heading into the epic Cañón Pegüis. This geological wonder is where the Conchos River decided to carve a 2,000-foot-deep path right through a mountain – seriously impressive!
You'll find this jaw-dropping canyon in the northwestern part of Mexico, nestled within the protected Área Natural Protegida Cañón y Sierra del Pegüis.
The road itself? It's fully paved (phew!), and known as Mexico 16. We're talking about a 226 km (140-mile) stretch of road that runs east-west, connecting the town of Ojinaga near the US border to Chihuahua City, the state's vibrant capital. Buckle up for seriously stunning views of Peguis Canyon along the way!
Where is it?
A Paved Road Through the Peguis Canyon in Chihuahua is located in Mexico (north-america). Coordinates: 21.1158, -103.4515
Road Details
- Country
- Mexico
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 226 km
- Max Elevation
- 610 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 21.1158, -103.4515
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