Copper Canyon Adventures

www.coppercanyonadventures.com

 

The trip you want, when you want it!

 

Unique and personal Copper Canyon trips based on your preferences and schedule--let our unsurpassed knowledge of the Copper Canyon help you enjoy the Copper Canyon trip of a lifetime!

From train trips and gentle vehicle tours to hiking, trekking and horseback riding, we do it all.

(Plus, great Guatemala trips and other amazing destinations done the Copper Canyon Adventures way!) 

 

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Magnificent views

 

Grace at the Guateivo overlook

 

Hikers at El Puerto overlook

 

Piedra Volada (Flying Rock) Piedra Volada and brave people.jpg (100492 bytes)  

 

Urique Canyon rim in shadows from Arepo.jpg (193995 bytes)

      The northern Urique Canyon in shadows                  

 

Wakajipare overlook   Overlook at Wakajipare.jpg (167037 bytes)  

 

Cerro Gallegos   Doug at the edge of Cerro Gallegos.jpg (82585 bytes)                       

                                                            Rancho Victoriano  

 

            Basaseachi Falls from the top.JPG (179634 bytes)                         Basaseachi Falls from the bottom.JPG (120353 bytes)

Basaseachi Falls from the top....          from the bottom....

 

and the side   Basaseachi Falls.JPG (224175 bytes) 

 

Raramuri (Tarahumara) Indians

Young Raramuri girl Raramuri girl, Piedra Volada.jpg (95417 bytes)   

 

Raramuri man at blacksmith shop    Raramuri man at foundry.jpg (159856 bytes)

 

     Raramuri boy at La Recompensa        Boy at La Recompensa.jpg (40343 bytes)

       

 

The Chihuahua al Pacifico (CHEPE) train

       

CCA clients riding in the engine!   

   

The Engineers control panel     

 

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The eastbound CHEPE train exiting tunnel 29  (not thumbnailed)

 

New Dome Car.jpg (96237 bytes)

The first-class train with the new dome car at Divisadero  

 

Temoris loop.jpg (112107 bytes)

The famous three level loop at Temoris

                            

Still life in the bar car

 

                               Freight train at Posada Barrancas.jpg (47983 bytes)                                                           

Freight train barreling thru Posada Barrancas

       

Logging cars, Bahuichivo  Logging cars.jpg (79250 bytes)

 

Second class on high bridge.JPG (254208 bytes)

The eastbound second-class train crossing the high trestle at kilometer 651

 

Engine 3021 at Divisadero       Engine 3021 at Divisadero.JPG (153681 bytes)

               

Freight train entering Tunnel 29  Freight entering tunnel 29.JPG (247339 bytes)

 

        Train crane.JPG (217115 bytes)         Prisoner!.jpg (59874 bytes)     Maintenance shed.JPG (158651 bytes)

At the San Rafael car graveyard

 

Colonial El Fuerte and the Cerro de la Mascara

(Mask Hill) petroglyphs

 

Central Plaza   El_Fuerte_Plaza_de_Armas.jpg (63401 bytes)    

 

Sacred Heart Church  Iglesia de Sagrado Corazon.jpg (68312 bytes)

 

The newly reconstructed fort at El Fuerte.JPG (72593 bytes)

The newly reconstructed Fort of El Fuerte (from the Fuerte River)

 

Day of the dead remembrance   Day of the dead grave.jpg (65063 bytes) 

 

The Fuerte river from the Cerro de la Mascara  From the Cerro.jpg (93709 bytes)

 

Petroglyphs  Petroglyphs01.JPG (114490 bytes)     Petroglyphs02.JPG (44378 bytes)    Petroglyphs03.JPG (96496 bytes)

 

In and around Batopilas

 

                               

In the El Peñasquito silver mine (one of the richest in the world)

 

                               

The old Shepherd Hacienda, home of silver magnate Alexander Shepherd

 

               

Satevo and Canyoncito

 

Urique Canyon Exploration trip

 

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On the way to San Ysidro         

            

Chatting with the neighbors--San Ysidro Chatting in San Ysidro.jpg (142353 bytes)

 

Wildflower covered hillside   Wildflowers on the hillside.jpg (266493 bytes)

 

Near the "Pass of the Cross"   Enroute Naranjo.jpg (95361 bytes)

 

                         On the descent to Arroyo Hondo.jpg (217873 bytes)                                                

On the descent to Arroyo Hondo   

                   

The view from the "other side"   View from the other side.jpg (182388 bytes)

 

Afternoon arrival in Naranjo   Naranjo pm.JPG (94916 bytes)

 

In the "Cueva del Diablo" (Devil's Cave)

 

  Scrambling...        

                                      

                                 Exploring....    

 

 and a group shot!   

 

On the Fuerte River

The Rio Fuerte.JPG (80518 bytes)                         Traditional fishing on the fuerte.JPG (61932 bytes)

             Traditional fishermen          Casting the net

 

                Turkey Vultures.JPG (186766 bytes)                                              

                Turkey Vultures on the banks

 

                         Blue Herons Blue Herons (and a Double-Crested Cormorant).jpg (97764 bytes)

 

On the wild Rio Fuerte.JPG (61723 bytes)

Exploring the wild and wonderful Fuerte River

 

Special places, faces and fun in Copper Canyon country

 

"La Elegante" La Elegante.JPG (118387 bytes)

 

   Floja.jpg (61302 bytes)        Osita.JPG (172532 bytes)

                                Floja                      Osita

 

 Dieguito at the Oso.jpg (91286 bytes)                      

                    Dieguito at the Oso      

 

Sunset in canyon country  Oso Sunset (small).jpg (52816 bytes)

 

Kurt's headstand small.jpg (77799 bytes)

Kurt's fabulous headstand overlooking the Urique Canyon

                                                       

Rambo on his throne  Rambo on his throne.jpg (70441 bytes)    

  

Rambo by the fire  Rambo by the fire.jpg (71649 bytes)        

 

Cueva de los Dragones2.jpg (108923 bytes) 

Cueva de los Dragones (Dragon's Cave) 

 

Independence Day in Urique.jpg (114580 bytes)

Preparations for Mexican Independence Day, Urique

 

Grito.jpg (95385 bytes)          Asaderos.jpg (73326 bytes)          merry go round.jpg (84653 bytes)

Fireworks on the castle.jpg (38510 bytes)        Viva Mexico in fireworks.jpg (30178 bytes)

Independence day festivities, El Fuerte

 

And enjoying traditional dancing.jpg (47863 bytes)

Folkloric dancing

 

"Cave of the Crosses"    In the Cave of the crosses.jpg (75445 bytes)

  

"Chinese Cave" Cueva del Chino.jpg (97219 bytes)   

 

Rafting the "mighty" Cerocahui! Rafting big picture.jpg (96128 bytes)     Rafting 1.jpg (104280 bytes)     Rafting group pic.jpg (96211 bytes)

 

Tubares Mission reduced.jpg (152467 bytes)

Tubares Mission (the bells date to 1796 and 1804!)

 

Copper Canyon wildflowers

"Tostones" Wildflower  Wildflower 2 (small).jpg (91251 bytes)    Wildflower collection  Wildflowers.jpg (69019 bytes)

 

Horses and wildflowers  Horses and wildflowers.jpg (77804 bytes)    `  

 

"Royal" wildflowers   Wildflower 1.jpg (44441 bytes) 

 

Floral exhibit.jpg (137654 bytes)

A wealth of flora in one spot

 

Guatemala

Volcanoes at Lake Atitlan.jpg (41591 bytes)

Volcanoes at Lake Atitlan

 

Pascual Abaj Mayan ceremonial site.jpg (116798 bytes)

Pascual Abaj, a Maya ceremonial site

 

Janet at SF del Alto.JPG (170492 bytes)

The "Basket Queen" at San Francisco del Alto

 

Wendy on top of the Great Pyramid, Tikal.jpg (84227 bytes)

Wendy and Tikal Temples 1, 2 and 4 (from the Great Pyramid)

 

Flying Doctors of America visit to Guatemala

                                                         

Eye exam at Yaxha            Massage and Chiropractic help                Dentistry--note the dog!

 

The Copper Canyon Adventures team

 

       

Martha and Jose Luis at the CCA Christmas party

 

Jesús López Pérez

 

Carlos Granados

(on the train)

 

Cristina Hallal.jpg (38042 bytes)

Cristina Hallal Narcio

 

Sergio Rascon (Creel, at La Cueva de Sebastian)

 

Arturo Aguilar (Batopilas, in the El Peñasquito mine)

 

Tammy Ridenour and Carlos Aldana (in Guatemala City)

 

Earl Fox (with Total Travel Tours, our US representative)

 

Les Mahoney (helping out the Flying Doctors of America) courtesy Maya Expeditions

 

All photos copyright 2000-2007, Copper Canyon Adventures unless otherwise noted

 

Our creed:

"Ecotourism is environmentally responsible travel and visitation to
relatively undisturbed natural areas, in order to enjoy and appreciate
nature (and any accompanying cultural features - both past and present) that
promotes conservation, has low negative visitor impact, and provides for
beneficially active socio-economic involvement of local populations
(Ceballos-Lascurain, Tourism, Ecotourism and Protected Areas, IUCN, 1996)".

 

(Note: We use the word Raramuri throughout as the most accurate name of the indigenous people of the Copper Canyon (what they call themselves, not the more commonly used "Tarahumara", which is actually a word the Spanish created))

 

Please note that while many of our trips start with your arrival in Los Mochis, we can modify ANY itinerary to start in El Paso or Chihuahua, if that is your preferred starting point.  Please note that because of the greater distances to many areas in the Copper Canyon from those two cities, itineraries which start from there may require more transportation time, and may be more expensive due to the increased transportation cost. These increased time and money costs may offset any benefits from lower airfares to these cities, but we will do what we can to keep your trip cost down.

 

To make a reservation or for more information: Click here to send us an email

 

OR, call our US Agent, Earl Fox, at Total Travel Tours, 1-800-732-3023 (or 719 473-9800) (open 8:30 - 5:30, Mountain Time).  Their fax number is (719) 473-9921

 

To get an online quote or purchase travel insurance, especially good to cover against air travel disruptions, please click below for CSA protection:

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To help in a great cause, sponsor a student in the Copper Canyon or Guatemala so they can continue their education:  Helping local students

 

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Last modified: April 17, 2008

American operated with Mexican guides and staff

Since 1999, using our local experience to create great experiences for over 1130 happy clients! (references available on request)                

 

never forget...9/11/2001

 

 Copper Canyon Adventures

www.coppercanyonadventures.com

 

   Copper Canyon Adventures clients getting ready to board the famous Chihuahua al Pacifico (CHEPE) Railroad                Copper Canyon Adventures clients hiking thru the El Cajon box canyon, in the Cerocahui area

From comfortable touring to amazing hiking and trekking, and always with the fabulous railroad!

The trip you want, when you want it!

 

A proud sponsor of the Tarahumara Children's Hospital

An easy and free way to help the Raramuri (Tarahumara) Indians of the Copper Canyon -- visit it daily!

 

1999-2007, Aventuras de la Barranca de Cobre, S.A. de C.V.