Among backpackers, it is more known as ‘El Mirador’, but on Google and among Mexicans, I would rather refer to it as ‘El Divisadero (Barrancas)’. Nevertheless, regardless of what you call it, the view is breathtaking. Truly incredibly beautiful. My synapses were overwhelmed and took a while to understand what I was seeing – no joke.
El Mirador being part of the Chepe or the canyon – depending on how you want to see it – is one of the most impressive views I have ever seen. And the canyon has not only this, but several other impressive views to offer. Since this post is exclusively about the Mirador, click here for the Chepe (the train ride that takes you to the Mirador), here for ziplining, here for the Mirador del Cielo and here for a viewpoint that we discovered completely by chance.
At the Mirador itself, there are of course souvenirs and other items to buy, as well as a really chic and expensive hotel with a fantastic view, but we stayed elsewhere which was much cheaper. You should however book in advance and also check how to get there. It’s not that easy to get from A to B once you’re there, because there are no buses or anything like that.
Go or not? Definitely go. The Mexican canyon and the Mirador right next to the railway tracks are more than worth it.