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Explore Copper Canyon
WESTERN CANYON EXPLORER - CANYON TRAVEL   

Shangri La?? For some maybe. This biologically diverse and unique area of northern Mexico provides one of the most unique cultural and environmental journeys in North America. Copper Canyon has been compared to a variety of dramatic places including the Grand Canyon. But comparisons do not adequately serve either destination.

Copper Canyon is really a series of canyons draining the western Sierra Madre Occidental Range also known as the Sierra Tarahumara. The rivers from the various canyons drain into the Fuerte River and ultimately into the Sea of Cortez. The Rio Fuerte enters the Pacific at Los Mochis, often the starting or ending point for a journey into the Copper Canyon.

From Los Mochis, a visitor travels up the principal canyon Urique Canyon, on the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad. The railroad provides visitors with access to the legendary vistas and the Tarahumara culture. On the other end of the canyons lies the state capitol and historic city of Chihuahua characterized by its colonial architecture and structures that date back to the conquistadores.

For at least 2000 years, the Tarahumara have lived in the region. With the arrival of the Spanish in the 1500's, the Tarahumara ancestors retreated into the mountains and the railroad now passes through this much-diminished homeland of the Tarahumara. The Tarahumara and their culture are an integral part to any visit to Copper Canyon and Canyon Travel has committed to providing travelers with authentic travel experiences.

Western Canyon Explorer Travel with Canyon Travel on their Western Canyon Explorer. This trip provides a personal exploration of the region with 8 days/7 nights from Los Mochis. Canyon Travel has operated in Copper Canyon since 1971 and is a member of The International Ecotourism Society. Their trips cater to small groups (maximum of 14) and individuals offering authentic cultural and natural history travel experiences. The company has forged partnerships with the local communities and provides travelers with unique accommodations. These include the Cerocahui Wilderness Lodge and the Uno Lodge in the Belvedere area on the canyon rim, owned by the Tarahumara. In El Fuerte, the Rio Vista Lodge, a historic property that is the reconstruction of the stables of the original fort, is a joint project between Canyon Travel and the Gamez Family.

SUMMARY OF THE 8DAY JOURNEY:
Day 1: Arrive in Los Mochis and transfer to El Fuerte, up the Fuerte River.
Day 2: Explore El Fuerte including a river float and visit to local petroglyphs. Bird watching is a highlight with over 60 species in the river area.
Day 3: Board the train headed into the mountains. The tracks wind their way through a range of diverse habitats as you ascend to Cerocahui where you are met by a local guide and transfer to your lodgings.
Day 4: Explore Urique canyon's views, culture, and biodiversity. You can descend to the Tarahumara settlement of Urique.
Day 5: As you wait for the train to make its way to Cerocahui, visit the local 17th century mission church. Then board the train to the next stop - Divisadero. Your local guide will collect you and take you the hour long, 6 mile drive to Uno Lodge perched on the rim of the canyon.
Day 6: From the lodge, explore the canyons rich ecosystems and biodiversity, listed in the world's 200 most crucial areas for conservation. Great food and fabulous views complete your day.
Day 7: Your choice - you can take the afternoon train back to El Fuerte or the afternoon train eastward to the historic city of Chihuahua. Both trains arrive late in the evening. Before you leave, view and photograph the canyons from overlooks and visit the local outdoor market.
Day 8: From El Fuerte, transfer to Los Mochis and the airport. In Chihuahua, take a morning tour of the city before going to the airport.

What you may not know about this trip and the region is that it not only harbors fantastic views, unique cultural experiences but also fabulous bird watching with over 400 species and hiking. Canyon Travel strives to keep it local by protecting local forests, working to provide sustainable income for local people and communities and by using corporate donations to support non-profit groups protecting the culture and the environment and organizations providing critical services such as the Flying Doctors and the local Children's Hospital. This trip is paced to the daily rhythms of the train known to be late so relax, enjoy and absorb the culture at each stop and let the guides worry about the connections!

Cost: $1399 per person from April 26th - Sept 19th 2008;
After Sept 19th, $1699 per person double occupancy. Departure Dates: Daily Departures; Group size limited to 14 people maximum.

For more information on this tour or other tours offered by Canyon Travel, contact Green Concierge Travel info@greenconciergetravel.com or 1.877.200.2844.