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Mexico's Copper Canyon
(Barranca
del Cobre)
MYSTICAL, REMOTE, MAJESTIC,
FERTILE GREEN VALLEYS,
WATERFALLS, RIVERS, IMMENSE and NOW Accessible to all in Comfort!
The best scenic train rides in
the North American Hemisphere !
The
Copper Canyon line is over 650Km (390 miles) in length, crosses 39
bridges (the longest bridge is over 500m long) and 86 tunnels (the longest
over 1,500 meters long). The track starts at sea level in Los Mochis, and
will rise to an altitude of around 2,500 meters before descending into
Chihuahua City at around 800 meters altitude. The line crosses some of
Mexico's most rugged terrain; hugging the edge of mountains, and crossing
deep ravines on its bridges. The scenery it travels through is
truly breathtaking. The journey on the first-class express takes around 14
hours. It is a spectacular journey, and well worth doing - but you MUST book
in advance.
Mexico's
Copper
Canyon is one of the most scenic journeys in the world. The train ride
itself is remarkable, the scenery is amazing, and the whole experience will
become a memory for life!
Copper
Canyon (Barranca del Cobre), is a region in Northwest Mexico providing
some of the most spectacular scenery in Mexico. The Copper Canyon area is a
series of 20 canyons, formed over the years by six rivers. The
Copper canyon area is sometimes compared to Arizona's Grand Canyon, although
the Copper Canyon region is at least seven times the size, and has different
topography, flora and fauna than the Grand Canyon.
The Copper Canyon is in Mexico's wilderness. The Tarahumara people
are descendants of the Aztecs and still live a simple life in these canyons,
as they have done for thousands of years. Today they sell their crafts and
food to visitors who take the Copper Canyon Train Ride. You can see the
Copper Canyon by hiking, biking, four-wheeling or driving (although roads in
some areas will require a 4x4), however the Copper Canyon Train ride which
runs from Los Mochis to Chihuahua and back again, is the most popular,
.
The Copper Canyon railway is a stunning piece of engineering
achievement. Opened after decades of construction in 1961, the railways was
designed to connect the Pacific Ocean with Mexico's central desert territory
and Chihuahua. The route is a major freight connection between Chihuahua and
the coast.
The First Class Express train makes 7 stops before its final
destination. You can elect to stay at any of the places the train stops at,
and spend a night or two and explore the local area; or perhaps take a
horseback ride into the canyons for a closer look.
You may just
take the train ride for the view and experience as part of your trip to
Mexico, or you could spend a week in the region, using the train line as
your main route through the canyons, stopping overnight to explore and
discover the local areas. Whatever way you choose to experience Copper
Canyon, the most important piece of advice is to book in advance. This is
not a place you can just go to and expect to find a hotel room and a train
ticket, especially during the busy times.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO
CONSIDER BEFORE BOOKING YOUR COPPER CANYON ADVENTURE:
There are several ways of seeing the Copper canyon. Unless you have been
there before you will never know the best way. The Copper canyon is a
unique and remote destination. Your choice of operator is crucial and
very important.
YOU DON'T WANT TO RETURN AND FIND OUT
YOU MISSED THE BEST SIGHTS AND OVERPAID FOR YOUR TRIP.
All of our tour programs have been carefully designed OVER MANY YEARS
AND TRIPS to give you the very best for the least without sacrificing
quality. Our tours provide you with the best accommodations and ground
services available in the canyon all booked and confirmed by the
Balderrama Company specializing in the Copper Canyon.
Since 1961
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