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Teleférico de las Barrancas del Cobre

Divisadero, Mexico

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Teleférico de las Barrancas del Cobre

A three-kilometre cable car that starts on a mesa at Divisadero and crosses to the other side of the canyon. Riders see the canyon depths and photograph the views, and the far side has craft stalls, a glass-floored area and a restaurant.

Highlights

  • Glass-floored viewing area
  • Rarámuri craft stalls
  • Suspension bridge viewpoint

Good to know

  • Wait time depends on the number of people
  • Departures about every 30 minutes
  • 350 MXN per person, discounts for seniors, children

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