The best way to travel to destinations in Copper Canyon is via the Chihuahua-Pacifico Railway, also known as the Chepe train. To see the the best views of the area scenery during daylight hours, start your journey from the Los Mochis or El Fuerte station and ride towards Chihuahua City. For the most comfortable train ride, travel the First Class Express which includes reclining seats, a club car, a restaurant and well-equipped washrooms. The economy class route, the Clase Econmica, departs two hours later than the First Class Express train, makes frequent stops and only sells food through mobile vendors. Make the most of your trip by scheduling extra time to explore Copper Canyon by departing the train at Chihahua, Creel, Divisadero, El Fuerte or Los Mochisan. Book your hotel reservations in advance to guarantee you will have a place to stay before exiting the train. During your excursion, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour, hiking or horseback riding before re-boarding the train for the next stop. Train tickets are tightly controlled and you will have to specify the dates and times of travel upon ticket purchase. Tickets will be issued based on your itinerary.
Chihuahua-Pacifico Railway
011 (+52) 614 439 7211
chepe.com.mx/ing_html/index.html
With offices in Creel and El Fuerte, local tour operators offer private tours with personalized itineraries. Available year-round, you and your friends can design your vacation by choosing from a wide range of hotels, trips and activities. Once you decide on the duration and itinerary for your trip, fill out and submit an online form with all your selections and you will be sent back a formal quote based on your choices. Trip options include charter flights, sightseeing tours, kayaking tours, train rides and bicycle rentals in El Fuerte, Cerocahui, Posada Barrancas, Creel, Batopilas and Chihuahua.
Amigos Trails
Avenida Lopez Mateos #46
Creel, Chihuahua
Mexico
011 (+52) 635 456 0179
amigotrails.com/
Explore the region with knowledgeable professional staff and local guides when you choose Caravan Tours. The vacation package includes hotels, most meals, activities and gratuities. The nine day/eight night experience begins and ends in Phoenix, Arizona and includes stops in Creel, Obregon, Divisadero, El Fuerte, Chihuahua and Hermosillo. During your trip, you will visit the Mayo Indian Village, float down a river in El Fuerte, ride on the Chepe train, discover canyon caves and watch a Paquime pottery-making demonstration.
Caravan Tours Inc.
401 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) CARAVAN (312-321-9800)
caravan.com/tour/mexico-copper-canyon
