The copper canyon in nothern Mexico is one of the great natural wonders of the world. It is a must see destination. Twice as deep and four times as large as the grand canyon in the USA its scale is almost impossible to comprehend even when you are standing there.

Starting at Chihuahua a train runs through the canyon, down to Los Mochis on coast. A couple of days stopover at Creel is an essential part of the trip. Creel has the feel of an old west town but in a modern context, utes replacing horses in the street. (You can also stay at El Divisidero right on the edge of the canyon but that takes big bucks)

This is the land of the Tarahumara indians, Apaches to you philistines. Like many native tribes they are poor. Some exist on the fringe of the township but most live in small, largely self sufficient, farming communities throughout the copper canyon. Caves are numerous in this region and many adapt these natural shelters into warm and secure homes.

If you want to see some more my pictures of this area click here.
Learn more about travelling to an in the Copper Canyon here.