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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Urique Canyon

Cerocahui, Mexico

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 24 2026
Urique Canyon

Deep rock canyon in the Sierra Tarahumara, about 1,200 meters down to the Urique River, with the town of Urique on the valley floor. Visitors see it from rim viewpoints reached by dirt road, a suspension bridge, or a hike from Cerocahui.

Highlights

  • Gallego viewpoint
  • Suspension bridge viewpoint
  • Urique River

Good to know

  • Entrance fee 25 to 50 pesos per person
  • Unpaved dirt road, tour or 4x4 advised
  • Viewpoint and restrooms may be closed

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