Mexico's Copper Canyon, By Mexico Adventures, Inc

Early morning we enter Mexico at Juarez and drive south through Chihuahua, the Largest and one of the richest states in Mexico. Cross the Janos river passing extensive peach and apple orchards and on to Nuevo Casas Grandes, the commercial center for this thriving region. A short distance from here are the Paquime Ruins. During the afternoon we will tour the brand new Museum of the Northern Cultures and Paquime Archaeology Site, where both Pueblo Indian and Mesoamerican influences are evident in the buildings, ceremonial monuments and the Large ball court.
Before returning to the hotel for dinner we will drive by the Mormon Community, and see how these people preserve their traditional and religious customs. Hotel Hacienda

Day 3 CREEL-EL FUERTE (BL) Today: Breakfast and lunch included
All Aboard !!
This morning, during our walking tour of Creel we will have a chance to visit the museum and the Mission store to view original Indian crafts. This afternoon we board the “Ferromex first class Coach” for our rail trip through the rugged terrain across Mexico´s Sierra Madre Mountains to Divisadero. The view of the three Canyons that comprise the Copper Canyon makes Divisadero (”The look out point”) an unforgettable stop on your trip across the mountains. This area is four times larger than the Grand Canyon and gives visitors many memorable vistas of the pristine mountains wilderness. Our rail trip will continue through the Copper Canyon and the Colonial Town of El Fuerte for overnight. Hotel Posada del Hidalgo

Day 4 EL FUERTE (B) Today: Breakfast and lunch included
This morning we will take a Colonial walking tour for historical delight, we will visit the colonial church, the municipal palace, the museum, the plaza, among others. Hotel Posada del Hidalgo

Day 5   EL FUERTE-DIVISADERO (BLD) Today: Breakfast and lunch included
All Aboard !!
Board the train this morning and admire the beautiful scenery on the return trip. The train winds and bores its way through tunnels of the Tarahumara range of the western Sierra Madre. This afternoon explore the mountains and canyons where the shy and primitive Tarahumara Indian live in crude Log cabins and caves. The mysterious canyons conceal in their depth Indian caves and villages, old Spanish mines and modern villages. This afternoon our guide will lead a leisurely walk along the rim to view the beautiful sunset over the Canyon. Hotel Posada Mirador (rim view).

Day 6:   DIVISADERO-CHIHUAHUA (BLD) Today: Breakfast and lunch included
Use your free time, this morning to bargain with the Tarahumara Indians who sell their handicrafts near the hotel. After breakfast we travel by motor-coach or van to the city of Chihuahua for a city tour, visiting Pancho Villa´s home, the Cathedral, the Spanish aqueduct, murals at the State Capitol and residential districts. Tonight join our escort for a Mexican farewell dinner. Hotel Palacio del Sol or Hotel Sicomoro.

Day 7:   CHIHUAHUA-EL PASO (B)
It´s time to return. You will depart at 7:30 am for the El Paso Airport. Arrive at approximately 1:30 pm. Flights should not be booked earlier than 3:30.

Tour Includes:
06 hotel nights. All transfers from and to hotels. Tours as specified. First class Ferromex Train Tickets. Late model fully equipped motor coach. 13 meals per person. Luggage and included meal tips. Professional bilingual tour guide. Mexican IVA tax. One complementary with 20 or more paid pax.

Not included:
Mexico tourist tax. Tips for guide and driver. Personal items.

RATES
$1,190.00 Double per person
$1,520.00 Single Base

One way and other options are available. Airfare is additional, please call us or see your   Travel Agent for details.
DEPARTURES: Any date of the year.
GUARANTEED with 6 or more paid travelers.