Copper Stories
The Sounds of Silence in Copper Canyon
A very present immensity…it gathers around you in the Sierra Madres. There is usually no early traffic. Occasionally you will see one of the Tarahumara Indians walking by in silence. The peace and the sound of the birds is captivating.
Full StoryCopper Canyon Zip Line…WOW!!!
The new zip line system in Copper Canyon starts with this run across a side valley. Last year we translated promotional piece for the Chihauhua Tourism Board related to developments in the Divisadero area. When the description of the new zip lines came up, I simply could not believe it- huge and longer and higher [...]
Full StoryOur Team in Copper Canyon: Gustavo Lozano
He is quiet…he is unassuming …and he is our mainstay in the heart of Copper Canyon. I met this skilled guide on the train one day as it rolled up through Copper Canyon. I saw him at a distance talking with some guests. Perhaps I have an aversion to guides who talk all the time [...]
Full StoryIn our experience, the itinerary is not what you remember (3)
It is that certain moment at a certain place that takes your soul away… People come from all over to travel to Copper Canyon with my team…from the US, Canada, Europe…even Australia! They come knowing a bit of the wonder they will encounter. They know the train through Copper Canyon is amazing, they know the Tarahumara Indians [...]
Full StoryIn our experience, the itinerary is not what you remember (2)
It is the food! The food scene in the Sierra Madres is varied and unique. There are several cultures shoulder to shoulder in the Sierra Madres- the Mexican population, the Tarahumara Indians, the Mennonites- and this makes for variety of delicious options there. Central northern Mexico- this “Norteño” area- is largely undeveloped by most standards [...]
Full StoryThe Copper Canyon Train Experience
Two Threads of Steel Through the Sierra Madres It is not just a tourist train at all. It is THE way to get through the Sierra Madres. It is not an antique train. It is a diesel powered means of transportation and the cars are modern. No Copper Canyon tour is complete without a good [...]
Full StoryBaja Wildlife Cruise in February
All aboard this February 16-23 for a wildlife cruise to the Sea of Cortez. Here is a blip from the full brochure for this Baja trip: 8 day journey to the Sea of Cortez and the Baja Peninsula. February is an amazing month to experience three of the most charismatic marina animals in the world; [...]
Full StoryCopper Canyon Ultra Marathon in Urique
Every Spring, usually the first Sunday in March, the Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon stretches the resolve of a bunch of hearty runners- some local Tarahumara Indian and some who travel in from around the world. The terrain is rugged to say the least and the extreme distance is a real push for any long runner. [...]
Full StoryWhen we say authentic…
There are so many options for places to stay and eat on a Copper Canyon excursion. What we do is to find the really cool local places and then to plan our trips to be sure and include them. Hotels like in the video above in Chihuahua City- an old historic mansion that is filled [...]
Full StoryChristmas in Copper Canyon
There is nothing like the Christmas season in the Sierra Madres. It can be a bit nippy up high, but usually it warms during the day. Every little town has its celebrations and there are church services, songs, and decor. The Christmas celebration for the Tarahumaras always involves a big brew of Tesguino. We were [...]
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