Current Adventures
Pottery Firing at Mata Ortiz
Mata Ortiz pottery is so unique and captivating. Much of the cultural draw is in the fact that it is all produced by local, non-gallery townsfolk in the tiny village of Mata Ortiz, nearCasas Grandes. So you walk from house to house around town-Juan Quezada is realy the only one with a gallery- and get [...]
Full StoryOne More Enthusiatic Guest in Copper Canyon
Time after time people have these life changing experinces in the rich culture of the Sierra Madres.’This is what makes our work so much fun!
Full StoryThe Incredible Food in Copper Canyon
Most people know little of the unique foods of northern Mexico- called norteño food. It is hearty, simple, often stock based, and it varies a great deal. The variety stems from the fact that there are several distinct cultures in the Sierra Madres. There is the historic ranch culture and from this strain comes the [...]
Full StoryCulinary Trip to Copper Canyon
The delicious foods of the Norteño region around Copper Canyon have long intrigued and satisfied me on our train trips there. So one day I was on the train rolling up toward the mountains from the west. And I thought- the foods of this place are one of the real highlights- and people really enjoy [...]
Full StoryThey Really Are “Born to Run”
When you go to Copper Canyon you often see the Tarahumara Indians…there are some 70,000 of them and their homes and little villages dot the landscape. They are reclusive and very quiet but not at all unfreindly- they just keep their space and distance especially with strangers. Two years ago, the bestseller “Born to Run“ [...]
Full StoryThe 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 StoryMy experience with safety in Copper Canyon Mexico
Is it safe to travel on the train in Copper Canyon, Mexico? Yes… in our experience, Copper Canyon is safe for travel. Observations: No tourists have been involved in incidents in the Copper Canyon area. Many Mexicans and Europeans are currently traveling to the Sierra Madres and enjoying the train experience. Our company has recently [...]
Full StoryCopper Canyon Gondola
Copper Canyon gondola: The new Adventure Park at Piedra Volada near Divisadero in Copper Canyon is now open and functioning. The centerpeice of this development is the gondola (or teleferico in Spanish). I have ridden on it several times going down to the saddle and back with guests over the past few months…and yes, it [...]
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 [...]
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