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One common question people have is if this is a hiking/sleep on the ground trip. Answer: No. We stay each night in small cabanas or hotels, all of which are very clean and include hot water and linens. There is always the opportunity for a good walk, but ground transport is always available.

Most of our trips originate in Chihuahua and sometimes end in Baja. You can also start your trip flying to Los Mochis (LMM) You can fly directly to Chihuahua City (CUU) to begin our trips. Direct flights from Dallas (American Airlines) and Houston (United Airlines) go daily to CUU. Guests can return home from Cabo (SJD). This gives us an extra day in Copper Canyon and smooths the trip as it eliminates the long drive in from El Paso. Call Dave today at 217.369.9897 for details.

Dave Hensleigh is a traveler....and he loves the serendipitous "flex style" type of travel that make our trips unique and fun. Dave's passion for Mexico runs deep, and his enthusiasm for and knowledge of the remote areas 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 run, garden, and cook- especially the cuisine of authentic Mexico. Dave has assembled a team of expert local Mexican guides and providers who will serve you well on your Mexico journey. Groups are always kept small and this team of local guides makes for a truly personalized and informed travel experience. Contact: DaveHensleigh@gmail.com, 217.369.9897

Yes the Mexico is safe. There have been zero incidents with tourists in the Copper Canyon area, Merida, Oaxaca or the other areas where we travel. We stay far away from effected areas and have every confidence that your trip will be safe...and very enjoyable! See this blog article for a more complete discussion -http://authenticmexicotravel.com/seven-reasons-i-tell-people-mexico-is-safe-for-travel/

We are making a difference in the lives of people in Copper Canyon through this not for profit. Our focus is sustainable projects and education. One example is the Copper Canyon Chicken Project. This initiative supplies much needed young chicks to the depleted chicken coops of the Sierra Madre homes. 3% of every trip registration goes to local communities in Copper Canyon. Contact us to contribute.