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Our Lodges in Copper Canyon: Real de Carapoa
El Fuerte is awash in colonial charm and that laid back Mexican pace…I love this place and so do our guests. There are many fine places to lodge here, but my hands down fave is Real de Carapoa. A converted mansion and the handiwork of “Billy”, an architect fromLos Mochis, it features large rooms with [...]
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 StoryIn our experience, the itinerary is not what you remember (1)
You remember the people. You can plan a train ride, but you can’t plan the personal interactions and impressions that make for a truly life enriching travel experience. The Tarahumaras are so memorable, the only Indians to truly survive the sweep of the Spanish up through Mexcio. They are the poster children for what not [...]
Full StoryThose Incredible Tarahumara Baskets in Copper Canyon…getting started.
They sit silently, three generations of them, on a ridge high above the roaring Orteros. Their hands are busy with an ancient craft. The only sound is the low chatter of children, an occasional fly, and the river. The baskets they are making this morning are of sotol leaves (from the plant that is fermented and [...]
Full StoryNeed a guide to Copper Canyon?
I have assembled a team of experts in Mexico and I can guarantee an experience for you there that is rich and fascinating- the way your vacation is supposed to be! You will have the time of your life…lots of experiences in places where there in no English, plenty of time on the train (other [...]
Full StoryDave Hensleigh, Copper Canyon Guide
People enjoy riding the rails through this vast land with Dave Hensleigh, and he enjoys it too. His experience, his keen insight on the land and culture of the country, his unbridled passion for the experience there- all of this combines to make him the ideal Copper guide. Dave hails from rural roots in Kansas [...]
Full StoryTrans Americas Journey- part 3 from Copper Canyon
I just loved traveling last October with Eric and Karen of Trans Americas Journey…here is their part 3from their fantastic accounts of this majestic place…and yes I do get more and more excited as we get into the out of the way places around Copper. Take it in with great accounts of food, people, and [...]
Full StoryHealthcare in Mexico…my labwork
I am 60 now and regular lab work and checkups are recommended. Problem is I live in the US, we are not below the poverty level, and we are uninsurable. So since I regularly take groups to Mexico, I decided to try getting this essential work done down there. So one day I was at [...]
Full StoryAuthentic Copper Canyon trips are a value.
Our trips are like the big boys (REI and Natl Geographic- go check em out and you will see how we compare) with two differences. Not only are we way way less expensive (like at least $1000 cheaper), but our trips have that special cultural edge: 1. Authentic Copper Canyon gives you much more of [...]
Full StoryThe Fascinating Foods and Mexican Cooking of the Copper Canyon Area
Chihuahua foods are a cooking delight and very delicious- and cooking trips are available.
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