Start your journey in the magical town of El Fuerte and finish in the historic and colonial city of Chihuahua. Nominated as one of the best tourist routes. Travel from sea level to a height of more than 2400 meters. The train route is considered a masterpiece of Mexican engineering. Enjoy the views of incredible canyons and endemic natural beauty and get to know the Tarahumara culture.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Sierra Tarahumara: with its majestic winter landscape, home of the largest canyon in the world – the Copper Canyon.
Valley of the Monks: unusual rock formation located in the heart of the Alta Sierra Tarahumara in the Copper Canyon with spectacular views.
Chihuahua: this colonial city is one of Mexico’s most important historical centers with a truly Mexican atmosphere filled with colonial buildings, mansions and palaces.
Day 1: ARRIVAL LOS MOCHIS – EL FUERTE (140km – 2.5hrs)
Upon arrival at Los Mochis airport transfer to the colonial city of El Fuerte, check in to your hotel and prepare for the late afternoon guided tour of the city. Visit the square, the municipal palace, the museum and the boardwalk overlooking the El Fuerte river.
Overnight in El Fuerte.
Day 2: EL FUERTE – DIVISADERO (5.5hrs by train)
After breakfast transfer to the train station in El Fuerte to board the Chepe Express train to Divisadero. Upon arrival at Divisadero station transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon free at leisure, go for a walk along the edge of the canyon or visit the Divisadero market.
Overnight in Divisadero.
Day 3: DIVISADERO – CREEL (130km – 3.2hrs)
After breakfast get ready for a guided walk to the viewpoint of Divisadero, La Piedra Volada. Stop at the local market full of handicrafts and souvenirs made by Raramuris. Next, drive to the Barrancas del Cobre National Park. After lunch transfer to Creel, check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure visiting the main square or the museum of this magical town
Overnight in Creel.
Day 4: CREEL – CHIHUAHUA (260km – 3.5hrs)
After early breakfast at the hotel drive to Chihuahua visiting on the way the Valley of the Monks with astonishing rock formations, Lake Arareco with its snowy landscape resembling Scandinavian lakes, the Mission of San Ignacio with a lot of history and a Tarahumara cave where the indigenous inhabitants still live in the traditional way. Next visit the Mennonite Museum. The museum tells the story of the Mennonite colonies of the Mexican state of Chihuahua. After the visit arrive in Chihuahua and check in at your hotel.
Overnight in Chihuahua.
Day 5: CHIHUAHUA DEPARTURE
Enjoy one last breakfast at the hotel and get ready for a guided walking tour of the city. Visit the Cathedral, the Government palace, the Pancho Villa museum and Quinta Gameros. Then, transfer to the Chihuahua airport for your return flight.
Comfortable and warm clothing is the most suitable for travelling to the north of Mexico. However, the climate can be hot, raining in summer and cold, especially in winter, therefore we recommend bringing warm clothes, a raincoat and umbrella. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
