Copper Canyon Astro Tourism Program

EL FUERTE – URIQUE - COPPER CANYON – CHIHUAHUA

Individual itinerary
5 days and 4 nights Stargazing Chepe Express

Copper Canyon - Astro Tourism

Accompanied by the legendary Tarahumaras, travel to the Sierra Tarahumara also called Copper Canyon, while observing the beautiful starry night skies free of light pollution. The Copper Canyon is a wonderful place to observe the night sky, thanks to the total darkness and the absence of artificial lights that surround this place, the stars appear much brighter than during the day. To get there you travel on the only passenger train in Mexico: the Chepe Express crossing the incomparable Sierra Madre Occidental with the magnificent views it offers and appreciating one of the longest and deepest canyon systems in the world. Home of the Rarámuris indigenous people, who are famous for their ability to run long distances.

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Day 1

Sunday: Arrival to Los Mochis

Transfer from the airport/bus station to the Magic Town of El Fuerte through one of the most fertile regions of northern Mexico.

In the afternoon, guided walk in El Fuerte. You will visit the beautiful Plaza Mayor, the government palace, the museum and some historical buildings.

Legend has it that El Fuerte was the birthplace of Diego de la Vega, better known by his nickname “El Zorro”. Do not miss the lively show offered to tourists “El Zorro” at the Hotel Posada del Hidalgo.

Overnight in El Fuerte

Day 2

Monday: Travel on the Chepe Express train from El Fuerte to Bahuichivo

After a delicious Mexican breakfast, transfer to the train station.

The Chepe Express adventure through the Sierra Madre Occidental begins in El Fuerte. Shortly after El Fuerte, the train will cross the longest bridge (“Agua Caliente”) of the entire route, which is 499 m long and crosses the Fuerte River.

This is followed by the longest tunnel (“El Descanso”) at 1838m. Along the course of the Septentrion river it goes up into the mountains. You will see the most spectacular train ride on the entire railway in daylight.

Arrival at the Bahuichivo train station and transfer to your hotel.

 At night, first sky observation activity

Overnight in Cerocahui or San Isidro

Day 3

Tuesday: Cerro del Gallego Lookout point and Sky Observation

Today you will visit the “Cerro del Gallego” Lookout point where you will enjoy an impressive panorama over the town of Urique at the top of the canyon.

You will then visit a small cave where the Tarahumara Indigenous sell their traditional baskets woven with pine needles and other handicrafts.

In the afternoon, transfer to the Copper Canyon and a guided walk to the Lookout points and a Rarámuri cave.

At night, second sky observation activity in a very special place without light pollution on the edge of the Copper Canyon

Overnight in the Copper Canyon at the edge of the canyons

Day 4

Wednesday: Copper Canyon Adventure Park and Chepe Regional

Guided excursion to the Lookout point “Piedra Volada” and several viewpoints. Here three of the largest canyons converge: the Urique, Cobre and Tararecua canyons.

On the way to the National Park you can stop on some of the platforms with crystals that give the impression of floating in the air.

After lunch, transfer to the train station to board the Regional Chepe from Divisadero to Chihuahua

 

Overnight in Chihuahua

Day 5

Thursday: Chihuahua city tour and departure flight

In the morning tour through a selected area of the city of Chihuahua: From the “Zócalo”, surrounded by various colonial buildings, to other impressive sites, such as the museum of Pancho Villa, the hero of the Mexican Revolution. Finally, visit the Quinta Gameros Museum.

Your Copper Canyon stargazing tour ends with transfer to the Chihuahua airport.

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Request the supplement for the CHEPE EXPRESS FIRST CLASS that includes gourmet food on board the Urike Domo restaurant! With pleasure we extend the itinerary Copper Canyon Rarámuri so that you can visit the Magical Town of Batopilas or the archaeological zone of Paquimé in Casas Grandes!

Copper Canyon - Rarámuri

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