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Copper Canyon and Batopilas Trip

There is so much to see in the Sierra Madres and this Copper Canyon trip will give you a full experience in much of it. This one is 13 days long and begins and ends in El Paso. Kick off date is whenever you want it if you have 6 people or more and the [...]

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Dave 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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Our Lodges in Copper Canyon: San Felipe el Real

There are several truly unique and memorable lodging places in Chihuahua…and San Felipe el Real is certainly one of them. This place is a restored Terrazas mansion and it deserves every bit of praise it may get. San Felipe el Real is the work of Santiago Gil Belda ( a Spanish native) and his wife [...]

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The “San Felipe el Real” hotel in Chihuahua City

This Chihuahua City hotel is charming, hospitable and always an absolute favorite of our Authentic Copper Canyon guests. There are just six rooms and each is uniquely decorated in period fashion. The building was restored by Santiago and his wife Wendy (a prof in Architechtural History) and they act as personal hosts for each group. There [...]

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Dave Hensleigh…

Your trip host and guide is Dave Hensleigh. Dave’s passion for Copper Canyon runs deep, and his enthusiasm for and knowledge of the area will enrich your experience there. Dave’s graduate work was in Biology and he has spent much of his life exploring and guiding in the Rockies and Sierras. He loves to garden and cook- especially the cuisine of the Sierra Madres. Dave has assembled a team of expert local Mexican guides and providers who will help him serve you on your journey. Groups are always kept small and this team of local guides makes for a truly personalized and informed Copper Canyon experience.