2120 E. Paisano, El Paso, Texas 79905
(915) 533-0062 • (800) 666-4778

EXPLORE THE COPPER CANYON OF MEXICO

THE HOME OF THE PRIMITIVE TARAHUMARAS

Few persons have visited this area of the Sierra Madre Occidental. One of the most beautiful, dramatic sites on the continent and the home of the primitive Tarahumara Indians. They live as they did hundreds of years ago in this remote area where their culture is virtually unchanged by contact with civilization.

Here they continue to live amid some of the most scenic settings in North America... pure blue skies, sparkling clean air, forests, oak savannas, canyons deeper than the Grand Canyon of Arizona, a waterfall over one thousand feet high splashing in majestic isolated grandeur...this is their environment.

Basic fares include:

Round Trip, 1st class bus transportation Juarez to Chihuahua

Round Trip, 1st class train transportation Chihuahua to Los Mochis with a stopover in Creel

Two nights hotel accommodations at the Hotel San Francisco in Chihuahua

One night hotel accommodations at a quality hotel in Los Mochis

One night quality hotel accommodations in Creel.

Optional Extras Available:

Chihuahua Transfer, Hotel to Railroad Station and reverse.

Additional overnight stay including 3 meals on Canyon Rim.

Additional night; Chihuahua, Creel, Los Mochis.

Los Mochis Transfer, Railroad to Hotel or reverse.

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For The Exceptionally Adventerous

The small village of BATOPILAS, located 85 km (53 miles) South of Creel is only reached by an un-paved 2 lane (some of the time) road consisting of continuous curves, un-believable scenery and medium grades.

The 5 hour trip is not for the "tender foot" nor is the hiking in the village, accomodations or eatery. BUT the scenery, history and quaintness are unsurpassed. .. seldom visited by tourist. From Creel - altitude 7,850 ft., there is in excess of a 6,000 ft. drop to the 1,600 ft. elevation of BATOPILAS located beside the river of the same name.

Discovery of a vein of native silver in 1632 has taken BATOPILAS from disappointing to bonanza economic periods. From 1879 until his death in 1902, Alexander R. Shephard, ex- Governor of the District of Columbia built a mining dynasty. The shell of his mansion constructed by Italian masons remain standing.

About 4 miles from the town is the "Lost Cathedral" which is known to be over 400 years old. It is not known who or why the Cathedral was built in such a remote location. It remains in use by the local population to this day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I get from El Paso to the Juarez bus station?
A: You may get there by Taxi or if requested, Mexico Rail Travel will arrange a private transfer for you.

Q: How much money should I take?
A: This is difficult to answer as we have no idea how much (or little) you will spend on personal items such as gifts etc. We generally recommend for the 5 day trip where transfers, transportation, lodging and some meals are included that you change $100. US DLLS. into Pesos and have some additional travelers cheques available.

Q: When is the best time to travel?
A: Although the summer months are comfortable at the highest elevations, the West Coast is a furnace ... the most beautiful time commences after the rainy season (Sept.). At that time the growth is at it's best, streams river and water fall are also most picturesque. This season continues until Thanksgiving when it starts getting cold but the days in spite of the temperatures are always clear. There are 2 months, late December, January and early February when the weather is coldest. From mid-Feb. until early May you will usually find very agreeable weather conditions but we can't guarantee weather conditions.

Q: What should I wear?
A: Depending on the time of the year wear loose fitting - comfortable clothing with special attention to walking shoes. There is no need to "gussie up" just be comfortable and presentable.

Any other questions will gladly be answered upon request.

RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS: $40.00 per person is required at time of booking, with full payment 30 days prior to departure,

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: The following refund will apply to all tour cancellations as based upon date of receipt of written notice of cancellation before tour departure dates: 30 days; full price; 29-16 days; full price less $10 per person; 15-10 days; full price less $25 per person, No Refund, Substitutions, Alterations of Schedules or Adjustments can be made after tour commences!

ALL RATES are quoted in U,S. Dollars and are based on current tariffs and current exchange rates. Planning and operational charges are included in our tour prices.

HOTELS reserve the right of room assignment special requests cannot be guaranteed.

BAGGAGE & personal items are at owners sole risk.

TOURS do not include meals, beverages or services not specially mentioned; tips to luggage handlers; items of a personal nature.

MEXICAN TOURIST PERMIT: Valid proof of citizenship (birth certificate, voters ID card, or current passport) must be furnished.

RESPONSIBILITY: Mexico Rail Travel, 2120 E. Paisano, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 542-0098, and/or their Agents, Officers or Employees, act only as agents for the passenger in regard to travel, whether by railroad, motorcar, motorcoach, boat, or airplane and assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason of defect in any vehicle or for any reason whatsoever, or through the acts of default in any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour. They can accept no responsibility for lessee or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, or any other causes. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated. The right is reserved to substitute hotels of similar category for those indicated and to make any changes in the itinerary where deemed necessary or caused by changes in schedules. The right is reserved to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of any tour.

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2120 E. Paisano • El Paso, Texas 79905 • (915) 533-0062 • (800) 666-4778

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