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VIP Cooper Canyon (Barrancas del Cobre) with romantic Chepe train.

Program of 6 Days & 5 Nights, which will let you know the amazing regions of Chihuahua, Creel, Barrancas, Bahuichivo and El Fuerte in 4* Hotels. It includes train ticket "El Chepe". Departure Days: Friday & Sunday of each week.

Copper Canyon are crossed by the route of Chihuahua Pacific train, known as "Chepe". In the section Divisadero - Los Mochis, the train goes into the mountains to traverse the rugged geography, passes by precipitous cliffs, crossing short and long tunnels and bridges waging rivers.

This is an important transport system and a tourist attraction. The canyon is the traditional home of the Tarahumara (Rarámuris). The system is named after a famous glen for its copper mines but many taking place along 600 km.

ITINERARY

Day 1, CHIHUAHUA

  • Arrival in the historic city of Chihuahua, second ranked in Mexico regarding human and social development just after Monterrey and ahead the capital Mexico City.
  • You will walk around the city visiting the Pancho Villa Museum, known as "Quinta Luz Casa de Villa" and where the famous "Centauro del Norte" spent his last days. Also the Government Palace and the beautiful murals that are inside, living history of Mexico with its ocher quarry architecture, the Cathedral of Chihuahua, will amaze you as it enchants with its beautiful altarpieces and its baroque style; also some residential areas, parks and central squares.
  • Return to hotel.
  • Free evening.
  • Accommodation at hotel Sheraton Soberano or Hotel Hampton Inn o Wingate 4* superior or similar with all taxes included.

Note:

To be able to take this tour you have to get to Chihuahua no later than 2:00 p.m. Museums are closed on Mondays only, but the rest of the attractions are open all week. Tour does not include admissions so you have to paid for them additionaly.

Day 2, CHIHUAHUA - CREEL

  • 7:00 Breakfast.
  • 7:30 Tour Guide/driver will provide your transfer by van from Chihuahua to the logging town of Creel passing through the Mennonite fields there we will visit their industrial zone, the fields where they live, we will visit the cheese factory where you can buy the products they make such as salamis cheeses and jams.
  • Later we will taste a delicious fridge in a typical Mennonite house.
  • Continuing our spectacular tour to the town of Creel. Creel is 247 km southeast of Chihuahua, the town lives on sawmills, livestock and tourism while the lumber industry have been gained relevance in the State.
  • We will be arriving at approximately 1:00 p.m.
  • Transfer to your hotel and food included.
  • In the afternoon you will be able to visit the Jesuit mission of San Ignacio that in its backyard have the tombstones of the first missionaries who came to this land, you can see wooden cabins, the rural school. We will have a walk around Creel, visiting the Arareco Lake, the valley of the mushrooms, the valley of the frogs and the inhabited Tarahumara cave.
  • Return to the hotel and dinner is included at night.
  • Accommodation at the Best Western hotel or Quinta Misión 4 * superior or similar with all taxes included.

B, L, D (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 3, CREEL - BARRANCAS DEL COBRE

  • This day starts very early with your transfer to the train station to take the new CHEPE EXPRESS railway at 7:30 am. After an hour and a half we will arrive at the Divisadero station around 9:00 am.
  • Optional breakfast aboard Chepe Train is recommended (should be paid by costumer).
  • Transfer to your hotel, for this morning we recommend you take the tour to the viewpoint of the flying stone and adventure park there you will have the opportunity to take a tour on the impressive cable car or get on one of the two dizzying zip lines including the "Zip Rider”. The second longest zip line in the world. (Transfer, entrance to the park and attractions not included).
  • Lunch included at the hotel around 2:00 p.m.
  • In the afternoon we will have a walk-through different viewpoint of barrancas.
  • Dinner included.
  • Accommodation with breakfast included in the Hotel Posada Mirador 4* superior or similar with all taxes included.

L, D (lunch and dinner included).

Day 4, BARRANCAS DEL COBRE - BAHUICHIVO

  • Breakfast.
  • Free morning, it is recommended to take a walk around the hotel.
  • Approximately at 12:00 hours, the transfer by van to the town of Cerocahui is included, arrival at approximately 1:40 p.m. Arriving at the hotel, your walk to the Galician hill "Mirador de Urique" will be provided. Along the way we will see Tarahumara ranches and caves, an old church, as well as the spring of the Virgin. From the viewpoint of Cerro del Gallego, you can see at the bottom of the canyon, the old mining town of Urique, as well as the river of the same name.
  • Return to the hotel and in the evening, dinner is included.
  • Accommodation at Misión Cerocahui 4* superior or similar hotel with all taxes included.

B, D (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 5, BAHUICHIVO - EL FUERTE

  • Breakfast.
  • For this morning, we recommend visiting the old church or walking through the town.
  • Around 10:10 a.m. you will be transferred to the train station to take your last journey on the CHEPE EXPRESS railway at 10:55 a.m. and continue our journey to El Fuerte on this route we will enjoy the views most spectacular of the train route, arrival at 15:05.
  • Transfer to your hotel and free afternoon, it is recommended to take the raft tour of the Fuerte river or walk through the cobbled streets of the town and get to know the old mansions (tours with additional cost).
  • Accommodation at the Hotel Posada Hidalgo 4* superior or similar with all taxes included.

B (breakfast included).

Day 6, EL FUERTE

  • Free morning.
  • Breakfast, for this morning it is recommended to visit the El Fuerte museum that is located behind your hotel.
  • Your adventure comes to an end with your departure transfer to Los Mochis airport. This transfer occurs by road with a travel time of 02:00 hours.

END OF SERVICES

PRICE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM: 1,030.00 USD

Supplement per person, applies for change of train ticket to:
Business class: $ 42 USD
First class: $ 105 USD

Notes:

  • Minor (kid) is considered between 2 to 10 years old.
  • All transfers and tours are in shared services.
  • Rates with taxes included.
  • Apply supplements for bridges and holidays.
  • Rates and itineraries subject to change without prior notice, due to possible modifications by Ferromex.
PRICE PER PERSON IN USD
DOUBLE TRIPLE QUADRUPLE KID
$ 1,030 $ 920 $ 865 $ 450

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