This trip is as exotic as any far away land, yet it is at your doorstep. The bottom of the canyon is indeed a wondrous place full of surprises and unending beauty. Don’t miss this adventure of a lifetime.

The Copper Canyon area is one of the most intriguing tourist areas in the world. See majestic scenery, old colonial towns, the Tarahumara Indians and some of the most beautiful vistas in the country.

The road to Batopilas is said to be “The most spectacular drive in North America.” One RVer quoted “Nothing in your advertising prepared us for the spectacular scenery that just kept getting better and better and better. No question, it is the most amazing road trip I’ve ever been on. The drive and Tarahumara Indians we met living near the road were definitely the highlight of our trip.”

Words cannot begin to describe the awesome views or the presentation of our lunch from the place we stop near the small village of La Bufa on our way down to the bottom of the canyon.

Our RVs are secure at the full hook-up RV park in Creel as we traverse to the bottom of the canyon in comfortable Suburban vans.

The trip between the top and bottom of the canyon is a 6-to-7-hour ride each way with several stops and lunches included. Pets stay back at the RV park to be cared for by fellow caravaners who have pets of their own.

Our destination is the historic and tranquil village of Batopilas. This beautiful town of about 1,100 people at the very bottom of the canyon brings a new meaning to the term remote. A sign at the entrance of town says: “You are entering a hidden town of Mexico full of history and friendly people.” There are no T-shirt shops and no “tourist traps.” One lady said “No way on earth could I have been prepared for the cosmopolitan pleasures awaiting me here.”

The pace of life is still slow, which makes this beautiful riverside village of flowers, music and friendly people an attractive retreat from modern day life. Batopilas is a special place where time, while not quite standing still, has certainly slowed down. Cowboys ride their horses down its dirt roads while Indians pack their burros with supplies going to their remote villages. This area was completely isolated from the outside world until the first road arrived 14 years ago and electricity only ten years ago.

Our guides know the Sierra intimately and tell personal stories of their lives in this immense land. Meet and talk with isolated villagers of Batopilas or just relax and enjoy this globally unique natural, cultural and historical wonder.

During our stay we visit the home of a local Tarahumara Indian family plus have the opportunity to see the Old Hacienda and the world famous “Lost Cathedral of Satevo” built by the Jesuits 400 years ago. Services are still held there every other Sunday.

The Tarahumara Indians still live in caves along the canyon upper walls. The Tarahumaras wearing loin-cloths come into town by day for supplies and to just watch what is going on. Travel by burro train is still an every day event as natives pick up supplies for ranches up to three days walk away. Miners trade raw gold and silver, which is still being mined, for supplies at the local store across the street in Batopilas.

Our licensed Copper Canyon local guide, transportation and accommodations at the new Batopilas Hotel, including all meals and regional entertainment, are all part of our Batopilas stay.

Once we arrive back at our RVs in Creel we spend two days touring the Top of the Canyon with our local guide. One day we take an Indian community’s bus tour including lunch visiting the Creel area, San Ignacio Mission, Valley of the Mushrooms, and Indian Cave Dwellings.

The second day at the Top of the Canyon we visit Divisadero taking a bus tour of the canyon rim area including Balancing Rock. Here we view the awesome panoramic sites that makes the Copper Canyon so famous.