Getting your permiso for your car is almost painless. Signs point you to Mexican Highway 2. Head south and east through rolling country and over the mountains into Chihuahua. At Janos, follow the excellent signage to the right on Highway 10 to Nuevo Casas Grandes. You will see Mata Ort z pottery advertised here, but I suggest you buy in the village.
Selection is greater and prices are less than half what the stores charge.
Stop and see the ruins at Paquim , named a United Nations World Heritage site last year. The drive continues on the same road through lush irrigated fields and orchards to the Mormon community of Col nia Ju rez. After descending the hill into the Col nia, turn right at the stop sign and continue past the church. Turn left, cross the one-lane bridge and make an immediate left. Another 300 yards brings you to the end of the pavement and a gravel road begins.