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One of the highlights of Mexico and one with some of the most spectacular scenery
in the world is traveling through the Copper
Canyon. The Copper Canyon is four times larger
and 1462 feet deeper than the Grand Canyon. This
region is both a wonder of nature and a unique
time capsule. In spite of being just a day’s
travel south of the American border, the Copper
Canyon remains virtually unknown and unexplored
by Americans or Canadians.
Few places in the world are capable of providing such a complete travel package:
Impressive mountains, rock formations, spectacular
views of the canyons, colonial cities and fascinating
indigenous communities living as their ancestors
once lived.
We gaze upon
cascading waterfalls, ancient archeological sites
and the dwellings of the shy Tarahumara Indians.
They are the most primitive tribe in North America
with over 50,000 semi-nomadic natives still living
and preserving their culture in the traditional
style of their ancestors. The Tarahumara are
known for running races that can last as long
as two days.
Be sure to
bring binoculars and plenty of film as the most
scenic railroad in the world crosses 35 bridges
and goes through 86 tunnels as it winds its way
through the mountains and canyons. The railroad
took 90 years to build and was completed in 1961.
It is called the “Eighth Wonder of the World”
by Readers Digest and is probably the most scenic
and dramatic train ride in this hemisphere.
In the last
few years thousands of tourists have taken the
Passenger Train Ride to enjoy the scenery and
admire the engineering feat that takes this train
through the famous Copper Canyon.
The railroad
passes through many of Chihuahua’s most interesting
cities including Creel, the gateway to the Copper
Canyon, surrounded by ancient missions and lovely
lakes; Divisadero, where travelers see spectacular
views from this natural overlook; Bahuichivo,
an ancient town founded by Jesuit Missionaries
in the 17th century and El Fuerte, a picturesque
colonial town founded in 1564.
The Copper
Canyon provides an outdoor experience so shockingly
pure and majestic that visitors feel as if they’ve
entered into a whole new world. One of the unique
features of this adventure is that a train ride
is the only way to really experience the Canyon’s
wonders first hand. The small towns off the beaten
track provide just enough amenities to make this
the trip of a lifetime.
The Copper
Canyon trip is included in 13 tours in this catalog.
Almost everyone that goes says it is the highlight
of his or her trip. Whether it be either the
“Top & Bottom” tour or the “Passenger Train” trip, select your tour to the Copper Canyon
from the following pages in combination with
the areas of Mexico that you want to see on your
Dream RV Vacation. |