Day 1 El Paso-Chihuahua
You will begin your journey upon you are picked up at your hotel or airport in El Paso and transferred to the bus station in Juarez City, where you will take the first bus departing to Chihuahua City (buses leave every 30 minutes). You enter México at Juárez and drive south through Chihuahua, the largest and one of the richest states in México. Upon arriving Chihuahua City you will be transferred to your hotel.
Hotel: Palacio del Sol
Time permitting you can take a city tour (not included-see additional cost) visiting Pancho Villa’s home (closed on Mondays), the Cathedral, the Spanish aqueduct, murals at the State Capitol and residential districts.
Day 2 Chihuahua-Creel
This morning trnsfer by van with tour guide to Creel. On our way we will visit the Mennonite Community in Cuauhtemoc City where we will visit the local museum and will enjoy a traditional lunch. Then on to Creel and upon arriving, you will tour Creel, visiting a Tarahumara Cave, the Arareko Lake, the old San Ignacio Mission (a Tarahumara church), and the Mushrooms and Frogs Valley (rock formations). rest of the day at leisure.
Today: Lunch at Mennonite Community
Hotel: Best Western Lodge
** Tomorrow morning you can add a Batopilas "Bottom of the Canyon" 3 days extension
Day 3 Creel-Divisadero/Posada Barrancas
This morning you will reboard the train to Divisadero. The train leaves at 11:15 am approximately and arrives Divisadero at 1.00 pm approximately. Upon arriving transfer to your hotel.
This afternoon explore the mountain and canyons where the Tarahumara Indians live in crude Log cabins and caves. The mysterious canyons conceal in their depth Indian caves and villages, old Spanish mines and modern villages.
Today: Lunch and Dinner included at Hotel Divisadero or Hotel Posada Mirador
Hotel: Divisadero or Posada Mirador - rim view / subject to availability
Day 4 Divisadero/Posada Barrancas-Cerocahui
Use your free time, this morning to shop with the Tarahumara Indians who sell their handicrafts near the hotel. Or join a guided walking tour that the hotel offers in courtesy to all the guests. After lunch transfer to the train station to boar the train to the charming town of Cerocahui. Upon arriving 45 minutes transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon for walking tours on your own.
Today: Breakfast at Hotel Divisadero or Posada Mirador and Dinner at Hotel Mision
Hotel: Mision
Day 5 Cerocahui-El Fuerte
Today enjoy a ride to Gallegos Urique LookouT. It is the most sweeping view of the Copper Canyon system readily available to tourists. Start at the 7500 ft. elevation overlook of the deepest canyon, Urique Canyon, and of the mining town of Urique. Interesting stops at old Tarahumara church, a cave home, a rancho and the Virgencita spring. 22 miles round trip. 3 ½ hours. A must! Transfer back to the hotel for an early lunch and transfer to the train station to reboard the train to the colonial town of El Fuerte. Upon arriving transfer to your hotel.
Today: Breakfast and Lunch at Hotel Mision
Hotel: El Fuerte or Posada del Hidalgo
Day 6 El Fuerte-Los Mochis
This morning you will be transferred to the airport in Los Mochis. End of our services.
RESERVATIONS:
Analhy Rodriguez
Mexico Adventures Inc.
1 800 206 8132
mexadv@coppercanyon.com.mx
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