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The Sotol Circle in Copper Canyon
New Copper Canyon Trip For quite some time I have had an interest in the tequila type spirits of Chihuahua. Many of our guests have enjoyed the sotol we have experienced there – usually purchased at a roadside liquor store. Often we are able to buy Hacienda brand (also widely available in the USA) or [...]
Full StoryCopper Canyon Trip in August
Copper Canyon in August August is a fine time to experience Copper Canyon and the amazing Copper Canyon train. Usually the weather is quite nice. The special thing about the weather is that the rainy season has been on for a few weeks so about each day or so there is a Colorado type shower [...]
Full StoryCopper Canyon Foodie
This is one of the prime destinations for any foodie traveling to Chihuahua and the Copper Canyon train.
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Usually our Copper Canyon train trips are 10 days long. But here is one that is a full eight days and includes a full immersion in all the sites and culture of Copper Canyon…and it keeps the price low by leaving and returning to El Paso. Call Dav today at 217.369.9897 or email davehensleigh@gmail.com for [...]
Full StoryCopper Canyon Tour- This October!
Copper Canyon Trip- Here is one of our Fall trips to Copper. We go twice a month and can plan a trip for you at any time! October 6-15, 2012 This is a planned itinerary and may vary slightly. Included meals are noted. Oct 6- Arrive in El Paso. The airport is a good place [...]
Full StoryTrips to Copper Canyon- Los Mochis or Chihuahua City?
I am often asked by travelers which is the best approach to take to Copper Canyon. The two ends of the Copper Canyon train are Los Mochis (west end near Topolobampo and the sea of Cortez) and Chihuahua City (east end). There is a ton of info on this subject on sites- much of it [...]
Full StoryFive Things Not to Miss on a Copper Canyon Tour
1. The view at Divisadero Sometimes due to a hurried Copper Canyon trip or a poorly advised itinerary, people miss this grand area. Don’t. We ALWAYS plan trips to include 2 nights and a room with a view above the little town of Areponapuchi. Hotel Mansion Tarahumara is our lodge of choice but the Mirador [...]
Full StoryCaballo Blanco UltraMarathon
Every spring in Urique at the bottom of one of the Copper Canyon gulches, the Caballo Blanco UltraMarathon is run. The brain child of Micah True (Caballo Blanco), this race was put on the running map by Chris McDougall in his bestseller “Born to Run”. Where is Urique? Its at the bottom along the Urique [...]
Full StoryCopper Canyon trip pointers
Here are some current simple pointers for travel on the Copper Canyon Train: Food- The food on the train and the places we stay are safe. We often eat street food- delicious. My only cautions are street and market vendors that are dirty. Water- Best precaution is to drink bottled water. You can fill at [...]
Full StoryDave Hensleigh…Copper Canyon Guy
Dave Hensleigh…CopperCanyonGuy People enjoy riding the rails through this vast land with Dave Hensleigh, and he enjoys it too! His experience, his keen insight on the land and culture of the country, his unbridled passion for the experience there- all of this combines to make him the ideal Copper guide. Roots: Dave hails from rural [...]
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