Special Trips
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 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 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. [...]
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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 StoryFirst Culinary Trip to Copper Canyon… Delicious!
The first ever culinary trip to the Copper Canyon area went off a few weeks ago and was a huge success. We made our first stop at Don Cuco sotol near Janos and got the royal tour, a grand lunch around the table in the family hacienda, and had the chance to pick up some [...]
Full StoryRiding the Gondola in Copper Canyon
They are almost ready to open the new gondola (tirolesa) near Piedra Volada in the Divisadero area in Copper Canyon. I was there with our first “Blue Corn Express” culinary trip last week and we got a sneak preview. It is not actually open but they are taking school groups and odds and ends of [...]
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