Driving the scenic Camino Rivera del Pilon
Mexico, north-america
75 km
3.71 m
easy
Year-round
Get ready for an epic Mexican road trip on the Camino Rivera del Pilón! This beauty stretches about 75 km, weaving between the states of Nuevo León and Coahuila, hugging the Río Pilón (or Río Casillas, depending on where you are).
You'll cruise from Rayones to Casillas, with a wild detour through the legendary Cerro San Rafael, reaching a dizzying 3,710 meters above sea level—that's the highest point in Coahuila, folks! And guess what? It's all smooth sailing since they paved it in 2018.
Prepare to be blown away by the turquoise waters of the river, the lush plant life, dramatic canyons, and the majestic Sierra Madre. Keep your eyes peeled for El Cuahuilon Mt (3,530 masl), El Tecolote Mt (3,480 masl), Minillas Peak, La Bandera Mt (2,750 masl), and of course, the towering San Rafael Mt (3,710 masl). You'll be gawking at these giants from a sweet vantage point of 1,350 meters! Trust me, this scenic route is an absolute must-do.
Where is it?
Driving the scenic Camino Rivera del Pilon is located in Mexico (north-america). Coordinates: 23.2856, -103.1022
Road Details
- Country
- Mexico
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 75 km
- Max Elevation
- 3.71 m
- Difficulty
- easy
- Coordinates
- 23.2856, -103.1022
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