FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
Where in the World Is “ The Copper Canyon “
The Copper Canyon or “ Barrancas del Cobre “ are Located in the State of Chihuahua , south of the Border ( 230 miles ( 4 hrs drive ) ) to the capital city of Chihuahua and then 200 miles West of the State Up in the Sierra Madre Mountains or Better Known as “ Sierra Tarahumara “ because of the Indigenous tribe who live in this Area.
How do I Get There ?
There are Different Gateway cities to fly into Chihuahua , Mexico. From Here , we will easily Take you to the Copper Canyon. There are Direct Flights Conecting Houston , Dallas , El Paso , and Hermosillo via Tucson or Phoenix , to Chihuahua. You can Find the lowest air fares and same day concetions so you can start the Tour. Besides we are only 4 hrs. away from the Border on Ciudad Juarez – El Paso , Tx. And 3 hrs. to Presidio , Tx. Right at Ojinaga Mexican Border Town.
We can Drive you from either one of these cities or for your Comfort you may Fly from any International Airport up here mentioned.
What is the best time to visit The Copper Canyon?
This is Truly a year round destination. The various seasons offer distinctive delights. The highest occupancy times in the hotels is Fall and Spring due to group travel bookings. The Busiest Months are Feb , March , Apr , Sep , Oct , Nov and Half of Dec. Altough , the Greeniest season is on Summer due to the rainy season , so pick your time and we will show you the Magic of the Copper Canyon on Different sunlight shinning.
What documentation do I need to enter Mexico?
Everybody must be in possession of a valid U.S. or Canadian passport (photocopies nor birth certificates are not accepted). If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, please check with the Mexican Consulate to find out what documents you will need.
Can I drink the water in Copper Canyon?
All the hotels in Copper Canyon provide safe drinking water. Bottled water is also readily available.
What size are the groups?
We handle groups from 15 up to 45 people , and Individuals as low as 1 person traveling.
This of course depends for us on the number of seast we have on our own Buses and Van’s.
How strenuous are the hikes?
All the hikes are optional , the ones we offer on each tour have been planned for everybody on good health and at a mild pace. On some of the longer hikes, we can arrange for a vehicle to transport our clients who may have difficulty walking.
How much luggage may I bring?
Travel light. Do not take any luggage that you cannot personally carry.
Should I exchange money before my trip? Do I need to purchase travelers checks?
In the past we have found that travelers checks are difficult to cash in this part of Mexico. We recommend that you carry small denomination usd bills and / or exchange dollars into pesos at your local bank (you may have to order them a few days to a week in advance). Try to get the smallest denomination bills you can, large bills can be difficult to break down. There are also ATM's in El Fuerte, Creel and Chihuahua.
What is the electricity in Mexico?
The same as the United States, 110 volts.
What are the accommodations like?
In the Copper Canyon we travel from big cities, such as Chihuahua, to small remote villages, such as Batopilas. Consequently, our accommodations vary greatly, from luxury hotels, with swimming pools and spas, to simple small-town hotels. All of our hotels have private baths and are clean. The hotels we use are the ones we judge to be the best available in each location based not only their location and the hotel itself, but also on their reliability (which varies greatly in this part of the world) and the service our clients receive.
