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Arizona, the ideal destination for hiking

After the confinement due to the pandemic, we not only changed our living and consumption habits, but we also changed our preferences when going on a trip, choosing natural destinations as a priority, especially those that had not been considered as a first option in last.

Yes ok, Before, destinations with a beach were chosen, forest or jungle, now the balance leans more towards arid terrain, how are the sidewalks, mountainous areas y the deserts, which are also part of the tourist offer.

A destination that has attracted a good number of international travelers, especially Mexicans, due to its proximity, is the state of Arizonawhose main offer includes outdoor activities.

Just right to take advantage of the natural settings of the region, is that different activities have been promoted y disciplines for tourists to know y enjoy all the landscapes that surround the state.

If one of your favorite activities is traveling long distances in the middle of nature, here at Arizona you will find one of the walking trails longest, with a distance of 1,300 kilometers that crosses the state through various mountain ranges.

As part of the tour, you can make a stop at the streams or lakes that you find on your way, like the Roosevelt or the Mormon. In addition, it is allowed, in some areas, such as the Arizona Trail, being able to camp —in other places you do have to request permission—.

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Another tour to practice hiking it is through Sun Corridor Trail, which has an impressive distance of two thousand 400 kilometers. This great dimension responds to the fact that crosses the state of Nevada, from Vegas, to douglas, located in southeastern Arizona. During the journey, you can make a stopover in some of the cities that are located along the route, such as Tombstone, Tucson, Phoenix or Sedonaamong other.

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Another attraction of the destination is that in the middle of the desert is located the papago parkwhere there are entertainment centers for the whole family, such as the Desert Botanical Garden, the Arizona Heritage Center or the Phoenix Zoo.

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If in addition to hikingyou crave go horseback riding or mountain biking, you can do it in the South Mountain Park/Preserve, which has an area of ​​6,400 hectares where you can explore it through these activities. In this same area, there is the Mystery Castlewhich is a nearly 100-year-old castle—it was built in the 1930s—that was built with recycled materials and found objects.

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If what you want is to tour a town and feel like in the Old West movies, in Arizona There are several that still retain these characteristics and setting, such as Bisbeewhich is also a path of 7.4 kilometers built on the slopes of a mountain, back in 1870, which is full of stairs.

Grand Canyon It is another of the most popular attractions in the state and you cannot leave without visiting it. Like the Rim Trail or the Grand Canyon National Parkwhich is famous for its elevation and the spectacular view that the top gives you.

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