We stayed one night at the Rio Vista lodge ($50 for a double room) after a trip through Copper Canyon. We had heard good things from other travelers about this hotel, and so we were looking forward to our stay. While the hotel is located on a hill above the town, it is only a very short walk to the... more

I´m a Canadian from BC and I work as an exploration consultant in all parts of Mexico in the winters. I spend only 70 days at home each year. The rest is spent travelling. I´ve stayed at the Posada Hidalgo. It is a typical overpriced, over hyped and underserved Gringo hideout that mascarades as authentic Mexico. Other than for the... more

The Rio Vista Lodge was our first and last accommodation on our 12-day tour of Copper Canyon, and really set the tone for our visit to the “real Mexico.” Proprietor Chal Gamez is a most gracious host, and a wonderful story-teller. On our last night we listened spell-bound as he told his story of his dream of creating a hotel... more

Don’t be fooled by the ugly 1 block entrance road. This place is a gem. Hard to eat with so many birds flying by. Your balcony looks into the treetop of a flowering fig with countless birds. El Fuerte was definitely birdier than Alamos, but the 16th Century colonial town of El Fuerte is “only” A cute instead of Alamos’... more

A friend recommended the Hotel Rio Vista in El Fuerte. My family of four stayed two nights, and loved it. The rooms were clean, with hot water and air conditioning, and every room is exotically different. My kids, 6 and 9, loved the hotel's collection of antiques - and they were allowed to touch! Lots of hummingbirds and a view... more

My husband and I phoned the Rio Vista Lodge and reserved a room before leaving for Mexico. When we arrived at the lodge in mid-afternoon on the day of our reservation, the proprietor told us he had no room for us, but could get us a room in a hotel in town. We went to that hotel, which was nice,... more

Die Leute sind sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Ich wurde am Bahnhof abgeholt. Es ist immer jemand da, der Englisch spricht.... more

El hotel es muy bonito, arquitectura colonial, excelente decoración y excelente vista al río Fuerte. Está muy cerca de los... more