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Copper Canyon by Rail
Eight Days
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Get on board for your
train journey through the remote Copper Canyon system, the world-famous
8th wonder of the world. This mammoth labyrinth of indescribably beautiful
canyons qualifies for national park & world heritage status.
Imagine yourself riding through this
immense series of canyons & ridges that encompass 25,000 square miles of
rugged wilderness territory. Rivers born in the high pine forests have
carved a 10,000-mile maze through spectacular steep-walled gorges into the
volcanic rock of the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountain Range. Stand on a
canyon rim surrounded by pine-oak woodland. Then, look over the canyon rim
to see giant cactus & tropical trees such as avocado & banana trees over
5000 feet below. Watered by summer thunderstorms, the canyon country is a
virtual pallet of greens highlighted by the reds & yellows of the
deciduous oaks in spring, and fields of wildflowers in autumn. Check into
the Mirador Hotel & enjoy all this beauty from your balcony overlooking
the canyon.
Wind your way up from the
Pacific Ocean through the most exciting part of the railroad, up into the
heart of this scenic splendor, as you ride the historic Chihuahua al
Pacífico Railroad. Built over a 90-year period, this railroad is an
engineering masterpiece. The Readers' Digest has called it "the most
dramatic ride in the western hemisphere."
Visit the cave homes & ranchos of the
Tarahumara Indians who have made the Copper Canyon country their home for
three centuries. These proud people have retained their unique culture far
better than most other native North Americans. We work hard to ensure your
visits with the Tarahumaras are sensitive, appropriate & positive for all
concerned.
Would you believe the group tour packages
also include all meals, train station transfers, tours, hotels & tips
(except naturalist guides). Itineraries may be subject to slight changes
on these tours.
Do not delay in booking your Copper
Canyon adventure in one of the last remaining unspoiled wildernesses of
our continent.
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Dolly Varden Mexico
dolly@dollyvardenmexico.com
