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Tecopa.
The 13-bed budget hostel and three well-appointed guest rooms are in the old mining town of Tecopa.

China Ranch.
The three comfortably furnished Indian-style tipis are located at this spectacular desert oasis.

Cynthia’s, an intimate inn located near Death Valley in the old mining town of Tecopa, gives visitors a chance to experience the desert in a new and intimate way. It’s a destination for those who can set aside their electronics and explore the Mojave Desert byways, far from crowds and Interstate highways. The Amargosa River canyon, which begins in Tecopa, offers a grandiose display of unsullied desert geology.

Cynthia’s offers adventures and discoveries for the Eco-Traveler, whether you’re interested in birding, hiking, soaking in the nearby hot springs, stargazing or sitting by a campfire. Tecopa is rich in history and full of offbeat character. The rough-hewn charm of the desert transports you to another world, where the sand has a magical way of restoring the soul, sending you home refreshed and renewed.

“People come to Cynthia’s either to lose or find themselves,” says owner Cynthia Kienitz. “Whatever you’re looking for, the desert has a way of leading you there.”