One of the largest canyon systems in the world, Copper Canyon is a land of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, desert and forest. Four of the canyons are deeper than Arizona’s famous Grand Canyon, although none of them are as wide. Perhaps the most famous attraction for visitors is the Chihuahua al Pacífico Railway, a scenic journey that crosses 36 major bridges, travels through 87 tunnels and climbs to a height of 2438m (8000ft) before descending back down to sea level. The Sierra Tarahumara mountains are inhabited by Tarahumara Indians, who live in isolated communities along the railway line.

For more information on the Copper Canyon, contact the Secretaria de Turismo (see Tourist Information above).

Air: Mexico City International Airport, then Los Mochis Airport or Chihuahua Airport. Rail: Train: Copper Canyon Railway to Creel (from Los Mochis or Chihuahua City). Road: Coach: Public services. Car: Hwy-16 to Creel (from Chihuahua City).

Secretaria de Turismo (Ministry of Tourism — SECTUR)
Presidente Mazaryck 172, Colonia Polanco, 11570 México DF, Mexico
Tel: (055) 5250 8555. Fax: (055) 5250 4406 (general enquiries) or 5254 0942 (marketing) .
E-mail: correspondencia@mexico-travel.com
Website: www.mexico-travel.com
Mexican Tourism Promotion Board
Wakefield House, 41 Trinity Square, London EC3N 4DJ, UK
Tel: (020) 7488 9392. Fax: (020) 7265 0704.
E-mail: uk@visitmexico.com
Website: www.visitmexico.com

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