Cabañas Potosí

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A very welcoming place and good for a peaceful sleep, American-owned Cabañas Potosí is situated about 1km southwest of the town center. The parklike grounds provide lovely views of the peaks that ring the valley, including La India Dormida. Four concrete cabins for three people each have two beds and a fridge; more expensive rooms have attached kitchen and TV.

We love the multiple bird houses and feeders (10 at last count), the rancho roof made of recycled plastic bottles and the handcrafted Adirondack chairs on the front porch. Campers have level ground and a rushing stream nearby. To get here, follow Av Central west to Calle La Reforma and turn left. Cabañas Potosí is 800m to the southwest.

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