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CoPPeR CANyoN Copper Canyon 61 16 16 15 15 Los Mochis Chihuahua El Fuerte Copper Canyon Nature Park S O N O R A C H I H U A H U A D U R A N G O S I N A L O A Bahuichivo Cerocahui Urique Divisadero Creel 0 40 miles 0 40 km Four times larger, and, in some sections, deeper than parts of the U.S. Grand Canyon system, this fiery copper-hued marvel provides a stunning contrast against the Mexican Sierra Madre Mountains and the six distinct rivers that run through toward the Sea of Cortez. Reachable only by the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railway—affectionately known as "Chepe"—and its 86 tunnels and 39 bridges, the copper canyon is a refuge for exotic wolves and cougars as well as adventurous vacationers. This journey takes travelers on a route that floats 1,000 feet above the Chiapas River and peaks that tower 8,000 feet into the sky, beginning—or ending—at the capital of Chihuahua or Los Mochis. Hiking, dirt biking and horseback riding are all exceptional ways to discover the Copper Canyon, which actually holds more gold and silver in its mines than copper. More famous than its metals are the indigenous Tarahumara people, known for their pine leaf baskets and pottery, and endurance races that can span for several days and nights without rest. Many packages to the Copper Canyon are available, and all can be customized to fit your desires. Itineraries can include a variety of meals and sightseeing options—but the one thing that comes with every package is a sense of wonder and a train ride travelers won't soon forget. classical copper canyon - From los Mochis (6 nights/7 days) Day 1: Fly to Los Mochis and overnight at Posada del Hidalgo Hotel (el Fuerte). No meals included. Day 2: American breakfast included, then take the train to Cerocahu. enjoy lunch (included) at the hotel and a free afternoon to walk the area to visit the Tarahumaras caves. Later, enjoy dinner (included) and overnight at Mision Hotel. Day 3: American breakfast included, followed by a bus tour to Gallegos overlook point. Box lunch included. Lunch and dinner included at Mision Hotel. Second night at Mision Hotel. Day 4: American breakfast included, then take the train to Posada Barrancas station. enjoy dinner and overnight at the Mirador Hotel. Day 5: American breakfast followed by a day tour to the famous town of Creel to visit the main plaza. Afterwards, see the Arareko Lake and the mysterious rock formations of the Valley of Mushrooms, followed by a visit to the old Jesuit Mission of San Ignacio and an interaction with Tarahumara natives. Lunch and dinner included. Day 6: American breakfast and lunch included. Take the train to Los Mochis. Dinner included at Santa Anita Hotel in Los Mochis. overnight at Santa Anita Hotel. Day 7: Hotel to airport transfer. classical copper canyon - From chihuahua (6 nights/7 days) Day 1: Transfer from the airport to overnight at Sicomoro Hotel. Day 2: Hotel to train station; transfer to Bahuichivo train station. American breakfast and lunch on board the Chepe train to Cerocahui town included. Check in at Mision Hotel to enjoy dinner and an overnight stay. Day 3: American breakfast included. enjoy a bus tour to Gallegos overlook point; box lunch included. Take the train to el Fuerte. enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Posada del Hidalgo Hotel. Day 4: American breakfast at the hotel included. Take the river cruise tour, then enjoy lunch at the hotel and a free afternoon for a historical walking tour. enjoy dinner at the hotel and a second night at Posada del Hidalgo Hotel. Day 5: Buffet breakfast included. Take the train to Posada Barrancas station, enjoy dinner at the Midador Hotel, and overnight at the Mirador Hotel. Day 6: American breakfast tour of Balancing Rock, Three Canyons overlook point included. Lunch at hotel included. enjoy dinner aboard the train to Chihuahua, and transfer to Sicomoro Hotel where you will overnight. Day 7: American breakfast included. Hotel to airport transfer.

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