Experiences / Mexico: Oaxaca, Yucatán & Copper Canyon
Copper Canyon Expedition to Batopilas
Eight days by train, trail and mule path through canyons deeper than the Grand Canyon
- Duration
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Group size
- 2–10
- Minimum age
- 16
- Cancellation
- Strict
- Meeting point
- El Fuerte, Sinaloa
- Operated by
- Cenote y Sierra MX
Overview
The journey begins aboard the Chepe train, climbing from the Sinaloa lowlands into the Sierra Tarahumara through tunnels and bridges. From the canyon rim at Divisadero, a winding descent drops more than 1,800 metres to the old silver town of Batopilas.
The trekking days follow Rarámuri footpaths between canyon villages, with nights in simple lodges and one camp by the river. Local Rarámuri guides share their running culture and mountain knowledge along the way.
Highlights
- Chepe train through the Sierra Tarahumara
- Divisadero canyon rim viewpoints
- Descent to colonial Batopilas
- Rarámuri village trails
- Riverside camp night
Included
- Chepe train tickets
- 7 nights lodges and camp
- Most meals
- Bilingual guide and Rarámuri local guides
- Mule support on trek days
Not included
- Flights to Los Mochis
- Alcoholic drinks
- Insurance
Before you go
Strong fitness required: up to 8 hours of walking with big descents and climbs in hot canyon bottoms.
