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Trips to Copper Canyon
The Authentic Copper Canyon Way Authentic Copper Canyon will operate as the world’s best Copper Canyon tour company with the highest standards of integrity and excellence. The owners of this venture are followers of Jesus Christ and will seek to implement his ways and teachings as a guide for all planning and decisions. Our target [...]
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What is Copper Canyon? It is actually several vast canyons which sprawl over the Sierra Madres in northern Mexico. These gorges are more widespread and at several points deeper than our Grand Canyon. The Copper Canyon train (CHEPE) stretches through the heart of this romantic country. CHEPE is cited as one of the world’s great [...]
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From Dave Hensleigh Authentic Copper Canyon Founder This company – this family of experience providers known as Authentic Copper Canyon – has become the leader in small group culturally rich Copper Canyon tours. Now I am launching new trip experiences to directly involve the indigenous Raramuri with our guests. We have always emphasized the crafts, [...]
Full Story“Born to Run” in New York
Zarela Martinez is organizing an event in New York City to promote Chihuahua and its rich culture. It is a week long series of presentations in the first week of June called “Chihuahua Querida“. In conjunction with The Mexico Tourism Board we will be organizing a series of events to include… Norteno Food: Zarela is [...]
Full StoryCopper and Baja
One of the great ways to experience Copper Canyon is to fly into Chihuahua City(CUU) , roll down the train for 4-7 days, ferry across the Sea of Cortez overnight, relax in Baja for 2-4 days, and return from Cabo (SJD). Here are some details: – the flight into Chihuahua is and easy one. CUU [...]
Full StoryChihuahua in a Bottle- Don Cuco Sotol!
Award winning Don Cuco Sotol The Sotol- the drink of Chihuahua- from Don Cuco Sotol in Janos, Mexico is beginning to take the tequila sipping market by surprise. This fine spirit has won two major recent competitions. Don Cuco Reposada won grand champion honors this last year in San Diego and Albuquerque. What is sotol? [...]
Full StoryTHE trip for street foodies
There are so many ultimately redeeming qualities of the Copper Canyon travel experience for those who truly love to experience other cultures. The Copper Canyon train is in the top seven in the world- everyday it passes through incredible country and has 37 bridges and 86 tunnels. The indiginous people (the Raramuri of “Born to [...]
Full StoryOur MO in Copper Canyon
Independence and Flexibility I don’t have a room of suits telling us what to do. We don’t got no stinking suits. Your rich cultural experience in Copper Canyon is the result of my team and I combing the streets and back paths of Copper Canyon for the best and richest in hotels, eateries, views, and [...]
Full StoryInformation for the Copper Canyon Zipline and Gondola
As Holy week approaches and the warmth of spring comes to Copper Canyon, the people flow increases. Still this huge area is not really crowded, but with limited facilities, it is smart to call ahead for hotels, the Copper Canyon train, etc. It is also a good idea to reserve your spot for the zipline. [...]
Full StoryMy 3 Golden Rules for Travel in Copper Canyon
It all started with Wendy Perrin Recently I read and excellent Wendy Perrin article in Conde Nast Traveler entitled “My 25 Golden Rules of Travel”. It was an excellent compendium of her vast experience in the travel industry. As I read it I thought of how much her points relate to trips to Copper Canyon [...]
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