"MEXICO'S GRAND CANYON"The Chihuahua pacific railroad is really the only way to see one of Mexico's most inspiring tourist attractions: the stunning rock formations of the Copper Canyon begin to come into sight. The journey will usually take a minimum of eight hours, cutting through tunnels and crossing several bridges which have opened a window to nature's wonders for many thousand of visitors, both from Mexico and aboard. In Copper Canyon your eyes take in the unbelievable sweep of craggy peaks and the lovely pine groves whose caves are still inhabited by local indians, as well as beautiful lakes, streams, and waterfalls, this example of nature's bounty covers around 60,000 square kilometers and contains summits rising some 12,000 feet and ravines over a mile in depth. The Copper Canyon also encompasses a few communities whose golden age occurred during the last century-mining settlements which became ghost towns. This part of Chihuahua, Mexico's largest state, is home of the truly legendary indigenous cultures named the Tarahuamaras.
Day 1
SAN ANTONIO - CHIHUAHUA 6:00 AM Check your luggage and board our motorcoach. Stop at the International Bridge in Oginaga for clearing customs and immigration. Continue our trip to Chihuahua, check in at Hotel for two nights.
Day 2
CHIHUAHUA This morning enjoy sightseeing tour visiting the home of Pancho Villa, leader of the northern rebellion during the Mexican Revolution, that's been turned into the Museum of the Revolution. The many rooms are filled with revolutionary memorabilia and period photos of Villa and his army. Also, visit the Cathedral, with its underground Museum of Sacred Art and the Center of Contemporary Art.
Day 3
CHIHUAHUA - DIVISADERO (By Train) "COPPER CANYON" 6:00 AM Transfer to train station, arrive at divisadero Barrancas about 2:00 PM. We will be transfer to Divisadero Barracas Hotel, or similar, to be greeted by our host for one night. After lunch, if anyone is feeling more adventurous a guided hike is available, on this tour you can visit a cave which is home of a proud Tarahumara family. Tonight, dinner is served at the hotel.
Day 4
DIVISADERO-CREEL After breakfast depart to Creel, and check in for two nights at
Parador Del La Montana or similar. You are free to enjoy and explore the area on foot or take an optional horse ride or take a bus tour. You will also have an opportunity to buy the great arts and crafts made by the indians. These people are noted as being the fastest runners in the world.
Day 5
CREEL Free Day!!! We recommend you to take OPTIONAL tours, for more information consult your tour guide. (Any OPTIONAL TOURS fees are not included on tour price)
Day 6
CREEL-CHIHUAHUA After breakfast, board our motorcoach and depart to Chihuahua. Check in the Hotel for one night.
Day 7
CHIHUAHUA - SAN ANTONIO, TX Early morning, board our motorcoach and depart to Texas with memories of one of Mexico's most interesting areas. Welcome Home!!!
For up-to-date information on crossing the border, visit
www.VisitMexico.com.