Mexico's Copper Canyon

(Barranca del Cobre)

MYSTICAL, REMOTE, MAJESTIC, FERTILE GREEN VALLEYS,
WATERFALLS, RIVERS, IMMENSE and NOW Accessible to all in Comfort!

The best scenic train rides in the North American Hemisphere !

The Copper Canyon line is over 650Km (390 miles) in length, crosses 39 bridges (the longest bridge is over 500m long) and 86 tunnels (the longest over 1,500 meters long). The track starts at sea level in Los Mochis, and will rise to an altitude of around 2,500 meters before descending into Chihuahua City at around 800 meters altitude. The line crosses some of Mexico's most rugged terrain; hugging the edge of mountains, and crossing deep ravines on its bridges. The scenery it travels through is truly breathtaking. The journey on the first-class express takes around 14 hours. It is a spectacular journey, and well worth doing - but you MUST book in advance.

Mexico's Copper Canyon is one of the most scenic journeys in the world. The train ride itself is remarkable, the scenery is amazing, and the whole experience will become a memory for life!

Copper Canyon (Barranca del Cobre), is a region in Northwest Mexico providing some of the most spectacular scenery in Mexico. The Copper Canyon area is a series of 20 canyons, formed over the years by six rivers. The Copper canyon area is sometimes compared to Arizona's Grand Canyon, although the Copper Canyon region is at least seven times the size, and has different topography, flora and fauna than the Grand Canyon.

The Copper Canyon is in Mexico's wilderness. The Tarahumara people are descendants of the Aztecs and still live a simple life in these canyons, as they have done for thousands of years. Today they sell their crafts and food to visitors who take the Copper Canyon Train Ride. You can see the Copper Canyon by hiking, biking, four-wheeling or driving (although roads in some areas will require a 4x4), however the Copper Canyon Train ride which runs from Los Mochis to Chihuahua and back again, is the most popular, .

The Copper Canyon railway is a stunning piece of engineering achievement. Opened after decades of construction in 1961, the railways was designed to connect the Pacific Ocean with Mexico's central desert territory and Chihuahua. The route is a major freight connection between Chihuahua and the coast.

The First Class Express train makes 7 stops before its final destination. You can elect to stay at any of the places the train stops at, and spend a night or two and explore the local area; or perhaps take a horseback ride into the canyons for a closer look.

You may just take the train ride for the view and experience as part of your trip to Mexico, or you could spend a week in the region, using the train line as your main route through the canyons, stopping overnight to explore and discover the local areas. Whatever way you choose to experience Copper Canyon, the most important piece of advice is to book in advance. This is not a place you can just go to and expect to find a hotel room and a train ticket, especially during the busy times.