Current Adventures
Copper 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 [...]
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 StoryOff the beaten path in Copper Canyon
Train Tours in Copper Canyon There is a plethora of “canned tours” of Copper Canyon and we often see them herding people along their one day on the train and gringo food type of quick trips through this majestic places. What we do is totally different. Values From day 1, the Authentic Copper Canyon approach [...]
Full StoryApple Festival on “The Blue Corn Express” Culinary Trip
We were headed toward Copper Canyon in October on the first “Blue Corn Express” culinary trip. As we came into the village of Guerrero, there was a huge fair or festival. Turns out it was a Fall Apple festival so we made a spontaneous stop….a delicious treat. This “fair food” beats any such fare we [...]
Full StoryDave and the Authentic Copper Canyon Experience
Recently I was sitting on CHEPE with a Blue Corn Express guest having a cup of coffee. He began talking about what we do on our trips…
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