The Rugged Copper Canyon Mexico

It is as least seven times the size and 1 462 feet deeper than arizona s grand canyon.

The rugged copper canyon mexico.

Woah that was the most intelligent expression of awe from my mouth while standing on the edge of a 400 foot cliff overlooking barranca del cobre also known as the copper canyon. Escorted luxury coach train tour. Travel by bus to the rim of the copper canyon for a privileged three night stay at hotel mirador on the rim. Tours begin and end in phoenix arizona.

Located in mexico s largest state of chihuahua the barranca del cobre copper canyon system is a rugged wilderness area with a maze of 200 interlocking gorges that combine into five massive interconnected canyons. Barrancas del cobre is a group of six distinct canyons in the sierra madre occidental in the southwestern part of the state of chihuahua in northwestern mexico that is 25 000 square miles in size. The copper canyon train tour on the first class express takes around 4 hours. The largest canyon in north america the copper canyon is nearly four times the volume of the grand canyon found in the usa.

The copper canyon railroad also known as the ferrocarril barrancas del cobre the ferrocarril chihuahua pacifíco and el chepe is one of mexico s coolest attractions. Join me for a scenic ride through northern mexico s most rugged beautiful landscapes in the copper canyon on el chepe the copper canyon train. We board the chihuahua al pacifico railroad copper canyon railway in mexico its one of the most spectacular train rides we ll also be at the top and in th. Hugging the edge of mountains and crossing deep ravines on its bridges.

Ride the chepe express train to the town of cerocahui at hotel mision. It is a spectacular journey and well worth doing but you must book in advance. The scenery it travels through is truly breathtaking. While the train is far from the biggest attraction in this mexican canyon system it s still a fabulous part of the experience.

The line crosses some of mexico s most rugged terrain. Pristine wilderness rugged mountainous landscapes mining towns and indigenous villages a visit to the copper canyon takes you deep off the beaten path.