The Copper Canyon qualifies unreservedly for national park and world heritage status. This world famous canyon system is one of Mexico's natural, cultural and historic wonders.

Located in the state of Chihuahua, this immense series of canyons and ridges covers 25,000 square miles of rugged territory. Rivers born in the high pine forests have carved a 10,000 mile maze of spectacular steep-walled gorges into the volcanic rock of the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountain Range. Standing on a canyon rim surrounded by pine-oak woodland, you look down on giant cactus and tropical trees over 5000 feet below. Watered by summer thunder storms, the canyon country is a virtual pallet of greens highlighted by the reds and yellows of the deciduous oaks in spring and fields of wildflowers in autumn.

All Copper Canyon trips are on the historic The Chihuahua al Pacífico Railroad. The train winds its way from the Pacific Ocean up into the heart of this scenic splendor. Built over a 90 year period at a cost of 90 million dollars, this world-famous railroad is an engineering masterpiece. It has been called by the Reader's Digest "the most dramatic train ride in the western hemisphere."

Our tour travels through the most exciting part of the railroad, from sea level at Los Mochis, Sinaloa, to the highest portion of the line at Creel, Chihuahua. Here you are near the top of the Sierra Madre range at 8000 feet elevation.

Tarahumara Indians have made the Copper Canyon country their home for three centuries. Living in cave homes and other primitive dwellings much as their ancestors did, these proud people have retained their unique culture far better than most other native North Americans. S & S Tours works hard to ensure your visits with the Tarahumaras are sensitive, appropriate and positive for all concerned.

Airfare to and from Mexico is included (except July), as are all meals, land transportation and transfers, hotels and many tips. Itineraries and train fare may be subject to change on these tours.

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Copper Canyon 1998 & 1999 Tours
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September 17-25, 1998 November 16-24, 1998
February 16-23, 1999 March 19-26, 1999 July 6-13, 1999
September 21-29, 1999 November 16-25, 1999