FROM THE COPPER CANYON TO THE BAJA CALIFORNIA
From the Sierra Tarahumara to the Sea of Cortez
Combine your adventures
From the Sierra Tarahumara to the Sea of Cortez
From pine-covered mountains and dramatic canyon trails to desert landscapes and turquoise waters—discover two extraordinary sides of northern Mexico in one journey.
Copper Canyon Adventures connects your Copper Canyon experience with La Paz, Baja California Sur. Travel through the Sierra Tarahumara aboard the celebrated Chepe train, explore the historic town of El Fuerte, and continue to Topolobampo on the Sinaloa coast. From here, cross the Sea of Cortez by ferry to the port of Pichilingue, the gateway to La Paz and your Baja adventure.
Based in El Fuerte and creating custom journeys since 1999, we bring local knowledge and personal attention to planning your trip. Our Copper Canyon and Baja packages can combine train travel, character-filled hotels, ground transfers, ferry crossings and locally guided experiences, with inclusions clearly outlined in your individual itinerary.
Spend your days exploring canyon landscapes and Rarámuri culture before slowing down beside the sea. In La Paz, enjoy waterfront walks, regional seafood, beach days and opportunities to explore the Sea of Cortez with local operators. Activities are selected around your interests, travel dates and seasonal availability.
Choose a complete package or explore individual experiences. Browse our Copper Canyon-to-La Paz journeys below, or use our selected partner links to book additional activities independently.
Whether Baja is the final chapter of your Copper Canyon trip or part of a longer Mexican adventure, we’ll help you bring the journey together.
One of Mexico’s most extraordinary natural landscapes!
Baja Ferries
Across the Sea of Cortez.
From the Sierra Tarahumara to the Sea of Cortez —
The 7.5hr crossing from Topolobampo Bay to La Paz — ask us about booking your sleeper cabin.
Dreamy scenery - The Arch of Cabo San Lucas
4 Night & 5 Day trips include visiting the spectacular Cabo San Lucas. Day excursion by boat to the south point of the Baja California.
Explore the surreal landscapes of Baja Sur
The easiest way to travel the Baja is with your own car rental - our friends at Seahorse Car Rental are a locally owned and operated car rental company with great rates for travelers wanting to explore the Baja for 1 week up to 1 month.
The Sea of Cortez — nature’s marine park
The beauty of the Baja is underwater! Discover snorkeling, sailing and diving from La Paz, each season brings new marine-life into the Sea of Cortez.
Book your immersive underwater experience with Tuna Tuna Tours in La Paz
Everything taken care of of for your adventure
Our Services — Your Journey, Taken Care Of
Combine your Copper Canyon adventure with Baja Sur, and let us take care of the details—from transfers and ferry tickets to hotels and activities.
Whether you’d like us to arrange your entire journey or simply help with selected parts, we’ll work with you to create a trip that suits your interests, pace, and budget.
Get in touch to begin planning your journey to Baja Sur.
Travel Responsibly Through Baja California Sur
These extraordinary landscapes are beautiful, but they are also fragile. From coral reefs and mangrove forests to desert vegetation and isolated mountain ecosystems, Baja Sur’s natural heritage depends on thoughtful conservation and responsible tourism.
We encourage travellers to explore with local guides, respect protected-area regulations, maintain safe distances from wildlife and support businesses committed to protecting the environments that make this region so special.
At Copper Canyon Adventures, we believe the best journeys connect people with the landscapes, wildlife and communities they visit.
From the spectacular canyons of the Sierra Tarahumara to the marine wilderness of Baja California Sur, we invite you to discover two of Mexico’s most remarkable natural regions in one unforgettable adventure.
Here are some of the amazing highlights of the natural beauty of Baja Sur……
Espíritu Santo Archipelago — A UNESCO Natural Treasure
Just offshore from La Paz, the volcanic islands of Espíritu Santo and La Partida rise dramatically from the Sea of Cortez. Their sculpted red cliffs, secluded beaches and striking geological formations offer a spectacular example of the relationship between desert landscapes and marine ecosystems.
Protected both on land and at sea, the archipelago provides refuge for endemic plants, reptiles, nesting seabirds and marine mammals. One of its most celebrated inhabitants is the California sea lion, with a breeding colony at Los Islotes.
Visiting Espíritu Santo by boat, kayaking along its coastline or snorkelling with sea lions when permitted is an unforgettable opportunity to experience the extraordinary biodiversity of the Sea of Cortez.
Cabo Pulmo National Park — A Marine Conservation Success Story
On Baja Sur’s eastern coastline, Cabo Pulmo National Park protects one of the most important coral reef ecosystems in the eastern Pacific.
Established as a national park in 1995, Cabo Pulmo demonstrates what can be achieved when a community commits to protecting its natural resources. Local families helped transform a fishing-dependent economy into one increasingly centred on marine conservation and responsible tourism.
Today, visitors can discover thriving coral communities, enormous schools of fish, rays, groupers and an impressive diversity of marine species.
Cabo Pulmo is more than a snorkelling or diving destination; it is an inspiring example of how conservation and sustainable tourism can work together.
Balandra — More Than Just a Beautiful Beach
Often described as one of Mexico’s most beautiful beaches, Balandra is also a federally protected Flora and Fauna Protection Area, just north of La Paz.
Its shallow turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, desert hills and delicate mangrove forests form a remarkably diverse coastal ecosystem. The mangroves provide essential nursery habitats for juvenile fish and marine life, while migratory and resident birds depend on the wetlands for food and shelter.
The presence of thriving mangroves in such an arid environment makes Balandra particularly special. Its protection helps preserve not only its famous scenery but also the intricate ecological relationships that sustain this coastal landscape.
