Special Trips
Our 2012 trips,including New Years in Copper Canyon
People often ask me what time of year is best for train trips to Copper Canyon. That is a hard one to answer because each season has its own draw. Let me say that I do not recommend June ( both hot AND dry). But all other times of the year are great. Here are [...]
Full StoryThe Ticket for the Sun Bowl
Many people travel to El Paso for the New Year’s Eve Sun Bowl. Who knows which college teams will meet at this year’s game. Whoever it is , you can be sure that Bernie Olivas and his staff at the Sun Bowl office will have a great experience ready for you. The El Paso Community [...]
Full StoryThis Solitary Gringo Will Walk Across Juarez
Is it safe for tourists in Mexico now? Well our experience is that it is and while there are concerns, even northern Mexico is much safer than other tourist destinations people use now- such as South Africa and Beliz. Still during this period, Europeans, Australians, Canadians and of course Mexicans are traveling extemsively in the [...]
Full StoryCopper Canyon Train Trips Just Announced
Our Classic trip is a small group learning based trip on the world renowned Copper Canyon train. This 8 day excursion is a full immersion into the rich culture and geography of the enchanting Sierra Madres featuring the Tarahumaras and Mennonites, the delicious food, an emphasis on local places, the amazing new gondola and ziplines, Mata [...]
Full StoryPersonal Tours to Copper Canyon
Personal Guide to Copper Canyon: Yes…we offer private trips to Copper Canyon and will work with you every step of the way to plan you trip to fit with your interests. There is so much to see and experience- not just the Copper Canyon train. This is an excellent way to make the most of [...]
Full StoryWhere CHEPE Crosses Over Itself
There is a lifetime of wonders along the Copper Canyon train and I keep discovering new fascinating places and people along the magic railway through the Sierras every trip. One if the cool spots that people want to see but usually miss is the spot where the line loops around and goes under itself- if [...]
Full StoryPottery 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 Highest bridge on the Copper Canyon Train
On each of our Copper Canyon tours, I try to include as much of the train experience as possible. Tunnels come one after the other. Bridges sweep around corners and soar above rivers. None better than “Bridge Chinipas” in the video above. Bridge Chinipas…it is truly amazing. At 1018.5 feet long, this is the highest bridge [...]
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 [...]
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