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© Lonely Planet Publications 317 Northwest Mexico A battle of blues characterizes northwest Mexico, a diverse region notable for the striking lucidity of the Sea of Cortez waters and the crystal-clear cobalt skies of the Sierra Madre. In between is a region of deep canyons, dusty deserts and colonial villages wi obblestone streets. Most visitors to this dusty delight are bound for one of two surreal landscapes: the Barranca del Cobre – spectacular gorges and mountain cliffs that comprise a system of canyons that surpasses the Grand Canyon in mass, depth and accessibility – and the thrilling railway that runs through it; or the postcard-perfect beaches of the Sea of Cortez, so easily accessed from the southwestern US that many towns here – Puerto Peñasco and San Carlos among them – are beginning to offer more vacation condos and burger joints than beach shacks and burritos. While these folks lend a conspicuously American feel to many communities, there is no short- age of indigenous wonders. The area around Bahía de Kino is known for its alive-and-well Seri culture, while the Barranca del Cobre thrives with the vibrantly clad cave-dwelling Rarámuri, who offset the warm earth tones of the canyons with kaleidoscopic bursts of color in the chasms. The area has a couple of major cities, including laid-back Hermosillo, plus charming villages like Álamos and El Fuerte. And you’re never too far from the 12,950-sq-km Desierto Sonorense, an ecological treasure of biological riches. No matter where you go, keep your eyes on the horizon: the entire northwest erupts with dreamlike vistas, whether it be the glow of a desert sunset or the penetrating cer