If you’re driving Highway 15 and looking for something different, Alamos is a wonderful stop on a magical road trip. It’s a unique, historic side trip, and it doesn’t take long to reach.
The drive to Navojoa is 377 miles (605 km), about 6½ hours. From there you head east on Highway 162 for less than an hour.
Alamos began as a silver mining city in the late 1600s. It flourished and became the wealthiest city in the area, a hub for social, financial and cultural life. That money built grand mansions, haciendas and other historic buildings, and many of them are still standing around the plaza.
These days it’s a quiet, peaceful spot. Walk the city center, visit the museum, browse the souvenir shops, and let your imagination run wild.
Alamos is one of those side trips that makes a Highway 15 drive more than just getting from A to B. Have a look at our other road-trip stories for more ideas.
Have you made the side trip to Alamos, or always stayed on Highway 15? Tell us what you found in the comments.
Photography by Bill Bell. Produced by Dorothy Bell.
Music: “Soft Mexican Guitar” by Kevin Llanes (Drippeados), via Pixabay.
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