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When was the last time you felt totally exhilarated?  When was the last time your inner explorer had its way? 

When you choose to join this small group immersion into the Copper Canyon, all of your senses will be awakened and stimulated.  You will feel alive and vibrant and energized.  Do you love bright festive clothing, you’ll find it here; how about incredibly delectable food, you’ve got it; or some of the most fabulous birding along the river- included.  Discover cultures so foreign to our own American way of life – intriguing.

Your mind will hardly be able to wrap itself around the incomparable engineering achievement that is the Chihuahua al Pacifico.  Opened after decades of construction in 1961, the railway was designed to connect the Pacific Ocean with Mexico’s central desert territory and Chihuahua and took almost 90 years and 90 million dollars to complete. With 408 miles of railroad tracks, 86 tunnels and 37 bridges, this route is regarded as one of the most important in the world and one of the master pieces of Mexican engineering.  It is on this train – the most modern and comfortable passenger train in Mexico – that you will experience one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life. Crossing an area four times bigger than the Colorado Canyon, the magnificent Mexican landscape of Copper Canyon, serves as the backdrop of one of the most spectacular journeys in the world. 

As you begin your train experience you will see cascading waterfalls and sheer canyon walls which soon give way to rolling hills and tropical farmlands. The landscape embraces palm, banana, papaya and mango trees. On this escorted vacation, you have the opportunity to have lunch in the dining car – an adventure in itself and one not to be missed.  Once you arrive in the postcard picture colonial town of El Fuerte, you will be enveloped in Mexican hospitality. A short walk along the quaint cobblestone streets rewards guests with photo opportunities such as the gardens at the town square, the 100 year old Cathedral and warm smiles from the friendly residents.  Discover everything from the rich Colonial history, battles between the Spaniard conquistador and the Mayo Indians, to Yoreme Indian culture and religious rituals, plus the architectural masterpieces that enhance this colorful and magical town. And… you’ll find the same incredible hospitality everywhere you go.

On your El Fuerte River float trip, once again that adventurer surfaces. A float trip is always a great time because you are embracing nature. Here you may see many desert birds in their natural habitat. I’m blown away by the variety of birds that have been sighted.   Birds that have been recorded are:  Bare-throated Tiger Heron, Common Black Hawk, Gray Hawk, Crested Caracara, Rufous-bellied Chachalaca, Elegant Quail, Mexican Parrotlet, White-fronted Parrot, Squirrel Cuckoo, Lesser Roadrunner, Groove-billed Ani, Colima Pygmy-Owl, Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl, Broad-billed Hummingbird, Violet-crowned Hummingbird, Plain-capped Starthroat, Elegant Trogon, Russet-crowned Motmot, Golden-cheeked Woodpecker, Grey-crowned Woodpecker, Grey-collared Becard, Masked Tityra, Social Flycatcher, Black-throated Magpie Jay, Purplish-backed Jay, Sinaloa Crow, Bridled Titmouse, Happy Wren, Sinaloa Wren, Black-capped Gnatcatcher, Rufous-backed Thrush, Aztec Thrush, Blue Mockingbird, Long-billed Thrasher, Grey Vireo, Mangrove Vireo, Rufous-capped Warbler, Fan-tailed Warbler, Euphonia, Red-headed Tanager, Yellow Grosbeak, Lazuli Bunting, Varied Bunting, Rufous-capped Brushfinch, Dark-eyed Junco, Black-vented Oriole, Ochre Oriole, Yellow-winged Cacique, etc.  Even if you’re not a birder – this will truly impress you.   Bring a journal to catalog some of your sightings – you may never again see such magnificent birds.   

On this exploration of a lifetime, you will also have the opportunity to meet the Tarahumara people (known as Rarámuri ) and explore their culture and traditions. The Rarámuri are among the largest and most traditional Native American societies in all of North America. The men are svelte, with strong muscles, recognized as the best long distance runners. The women are shorter, with oval faces, black and oblique eyes and straight nose. These dignified and reclusive Indians are a tribe who has chosen to live apart from modern western culture. They live primitively, subsisting on corn, beans, and their livestock. In the winter they live in caves, moving into small log cabins in the summer. Excellent weavers and producers of fine wool blankets, their simplicity and uncomplicated way of life will endear them to you.   

History abounds as you travel throughout this spectacularly beautiful region of Mexico.  With the expertise of your host and guide Dave Hensleigh, your travel experiences will be deeply enriched.  His knowledge and passion, along with his unbridled enthusiasm for the area, are incomparable. Dave and his team of Mexican experts are intentional about providing you with the most unique and exciting experience possible.   

A journey through Copper Canyon is one of the most enthralling journeys you can take in Mexico. The train ride itself is remarkable, the scenery is amazing, the people charming and welcoming, and the villages visited are hospitable.  The whole experience will become a lifetime remembrance for you and those traveling with you.  I dare you not to have a fabulous time!

Please take a look at the itinerary for this small group immerson escorted vacaton!   

Authentic Copper Canyon Train Trip (click here for itinerary)
November 5-14, 2010 (10 days, 9 nights)   

Eadie
– Interlude blog team 

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