Comments for The California Native Travel Blog

Comment on Going the Extra Mile in Copper Canyon by BajaJohn

BajaJohn — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:02:21 +0000

Taking a trip down to Copper Canyon is a goal of mine for 2010. How lucky are you that you lost your purse but were able to get it back. Nice job by the locals on helping you out. I heard the food at El Fuerte is excellent… if you know where to find the good spots.

Comment on Going the Extra Mile in Copper Canyon by Rob Aikens

Rob Aikens — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:30:04 +0000

Just another great example of the REALITY of traveling in the Copper Canyon. The honesty and attentiveness of the natives comes as no surprise to those of us who regularly travel there.

Comment on Tequila, or Not Tequila, That Is The Question by Rob Aikins

Rob Aikins — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:13:02 +0000

It’s also nice to note that, in order to be called Tequila, the agave and the drink produced from it must have their origins not only in Mexico, but in a specific region of Mexico defined by the “normas.” This denomination of origin is recognized by international treaties. Tequila is one of only a handful of libations that, like Champagne, are associated with a specific location. The Mexican government has made moves to apply similar denominations to Bacanora from Sonora and Sotol, which comes from the Agave Sotol grown in the Copper Canyon region. So, when you’re in the Copper Canyon on a Cal Native tour make sure to buy some Sotol.

Comment on A Visit With Mrs. Pancho Villa by Richard D. Hilbert

Richard D. Hilbert — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:45:14 +0000

I read your article about your visit to Sra. Luz Corral Villa. My Aunt Margret was a very close friend of Luz Villa and they [frequently corresponded] during the years before their deaths.

They first met in Chihuahua, Mexico, and it was around the period when the Villas lost their daughter. My aunt was not adopted by the Villas but she was favored by them because of the close relationship that my grandfather, Mr John Jones, and my grandmother, Libertada Morales [had with the Villas]. As the story goes, Pancho once saw my Aunt Margret on a rocking horse and asked her if she liked horses and of course my aunt answered “Yes, I love horses.” The following day Pancho Villa showed up at my grandfathers house with a black pony for my aunt.

Throughout the years, Luz Villa and my Aunt Margret kept correspondence and passed Christmas cards and letters back and forth. The orignal letters are safeguarded by my uncle who is now 84 years old and living in Southern California.

With best regards,
Richard D Hilbert

Comment on New Boutique Hotel in Copper Canyon by Francisco

Francisco — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:11:48 +0000

Hotel Torres del Fuerte has been recognized by Fodor’s Travel, the foremost name in travel publishing, as a 2009 Fodor’s Choice selection. This distinction represents a remarkable achievement and recognizes Hotel Torres del Fuerte as a leader in its field for service, quality, and value in the 2009 year.

Comment on A Visit With Mrs. Pancho Villa by Doug "Diego" Rhodes

Doug "Diego" Rhodes — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:39:46 +0000

Wow, by coincidence I also visited Luz Corral in 1974, it was in December, quite a lady. When Villa died, he left 4 legitimate widows, different holdings were divided with Luz getting Quinta Luz. If memory serves me right a quinta was a fifth of a piece of land which would be used to build the main hacienda building. I do not recall all details but that is more of less the way it went. Quinta later became the name given to a country manor and similar things. Don, by the way was one fantastic man who, on his deathbed made certain his wife sent money to help people of the Sierra–you were lucky to have known him.

Doug “Diego” Rhodes
Hotel Paraiso del Oso

Comment on Copper Canyon: Which Direction is Best? by Mike

Mike — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:05:36 +0000

You are so right–the views are fantastic in this direction. We had a great time with you. Keep up the good work.

Comment on Toasting Tortillas Without Toil by Amber

Amber — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:23:36 +0000

Yum, my mouth is watering for the good stuff. I’ve never tried to make them. Thanks for the inspiration.

Comment on Toasting Tortillas Without Toil by Karen

Karen — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:52:12 +0000

You forgot about Mom putting strawberry jam in the middle.

Comment on Travel Agents visit Copper Canyon by Karen

Karen — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:30:39 +0000

This was a wonderful trip with wonderful people.