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Vision for Areponapuchi
There’s no “their” there. Gertrude Stein uttered this grim phrase about Oakland. “There’s no there there”. It does well as a description of the tiny town we always experience on our Copper Canyon tours. While Arepo is near some of the most fantastic views, it is unknown. Though it is right at the Posada Barrancas [...]
Full StoryHow they keep the Copper Canyon train safe
This little car goes in front of every passenger and freight train on the CHEPE railroad in Copper Canyon. The reason for this is that the walls of the canyon are so steep that there are multiple places where rocks can dislodge and this presents a serious threat to the train. This railway was constructed [...]
Full StoryIs Copper Canyon Mexico safe for travel?
This question is the most common and important question I get about our tours to this majestic place. The answer is YES it is safe…and of course certain guidelines for travel are prudent as with travel to any city or remote area in the US. I have recently visited with three well- informed experts from [...]
Full StoryCopper Canyon train…will it last?
There is talk around about this fine old Mexican institution becoming history. If it does, what a loss. Miles and miles of wonder… CHEPE rolls through Copper Canyon daily. People depend on this train for one thing, It is THE way to get through the Sierra Madres…no matter how much the roads are improved over [...]
Full StoryThe two classes on CHEPE in Copper Canyon
CHEPE train in Copper Canyon and its two classes.
Full StoryThe CHEPE Train Schedule in Copper Canyon
Primera is Daily- Economia is Every Other…Almost! When we were in Copper last year, one day we realised that the schedule was changing. Forever primera (first class) and economia (second class- even though Rosalva Delgado told me in no uncertain terms that she does not like this moniker for the cheaper train) have traveled [...]
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