(602) 774-1797
El Paraiso del Oso Lodge
- Hotel Details: 21 rooms
- In-room: no a/c, no phone, no TV.
- In-hotel: restaurant, bar, public Wi-Fi.
- Rate includes: 3 meals
- Credit Cards: No credit cards
Paraiso del Oso leads horseback tours into the Barranca de Urique. The company, run for more than a decade by Doug Rhodes, also offers day rentals of mountain bikes and ATVs.
Twenty-one rooms make the Oso one of the smaller tourist-class hotels in the region. It is also one of the friendliest hotels where the staff strives not only to please you, but to share culture, language and experience. The Oso specializes in smaller special-interest groups and in individual travelers with a zest for life and a desire to learn. The courtyard is a good place to watch hummingbirds, spend a little time in the sun, or catch up on some overdue time in a hammock. We offer a relaxing countryside setting free from the distractions that disrupt modern life. There are no radios, television, or telephones. However, for those who have the need to communicate, we are the only hotel with wireless Internet access, but only in the hotel's lobby and bar—no fair sneaking off to your room to try to communicate!
Meals: As with all hotels, we offer international fare but we go beyond that with home-made apple pies, Indian tacos, Mexican and border plates (but not too spicy!). Grandma's recipe for sticky buns is a hit at most breakfasts and breakfasts are prepared to your order. Special diets are no problem for us, just let you know your needs ahead of time, and vegetarians, don't worry, we keep textured vegetable protein on hand and offer safe salads .
For the best in Copper Canyon trekking and hiking take a look at our Rancho del Oso section. Hugo Rhodes, son of owners Doug (Diego) and Ana Maria heads up backcountry trips. Hugo is a graduate of Outward Bound, The Chihuahua State Tourism wilderness guide course, and veteran of two seasons working on and heading up pack trips at a Colorado Outfitter.
With over 230 bird species sighted, the Oso is a destination for birders and birding groups. Rare is the birder who does not increase the life list with additions such as the Mountain or Elegant Trogon, The Eared Quetzal (Trogon), Lilac Crowned Parrot, Military Macaw, or White-striped Wood Creeper. Hummingbird feeders regularly attract up to 11 species!
The Southeast Arizona Butterfly Association (SEABA) reported their visit to the Oso as the best field trip ever. Click on the above button for a list of their finds.
The uncanny resemblance of the right stone column to Yogi Bear® provided the inspiration for our name, Hotel Paraiso del Oso (Paradise of the Bear)
Hotel Paraiso del Oso Rated the top hotel in the Copper Canyon region based on unsolicited guest comments--Trip Advisor, www.tripadvisor.com.
Cerocahui, Chihuahua, Mexico
(602) 774-1797