Train Chepe Chihuahua Regional in December

1. How much does it cost to go on the El Chepe railway?
2. Where is the El Chepe railway?
3. How long is the Copper Canyon train ride?
4. Where does the Copper Canyon train ride start and end?
5. Is Copper Canyon bigger than the Grand Canyon?
6. Is it safe to visit Copper Canyon?
7. Who are the Tarahumara tribe?
8. Can you ride a train to Mexico?
9. What is there to do in Copper Canyon Mexico?
10. Is it safe to drive to Chihuahua Mexico?
11. How do I get to Copper Canyon?
12. How do you make a Chihuahua Creel?

How much does it cost to go on the El Chepe railway?

Price – the entire journey for tourists costs 2,200 pesos (£92) or 3,100 pesos return (£129). Permitted stops – you may stop at all stations on the route during your journey (for a minimum of one night). Therefore, if you want to take Chepe Express for the entire journey it's very easy to plan your itinerary.

Where is the El Chepe railway?

The Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacífico (Chihuahua-Pacific Railway), also known as El Chepe from its reporting mark CHP, is a major rail line in northwest Mexico, linking Chihuahua City, to Los Mochis and its port, Topolobampo.

How long is the Copper Canyon train ride?

The Copper Canyon Train Tour on the first-class express takes around 4 hours. It is a spectacular journey, and well worth doing – but you MUST book in advance. A journey through Copper Canyon is one of the most enthralling journeys you can take in Mexico.

Where does the Copper Canyon train ride start and end?

The Copper Canyon train runs between Chihuahua and Los Mochis through the Sierra Madre mountains and the Copper Canyon itself, which is really a series of canyons, not just one canyon, which creates a system that's four times larger than the Grand Canyon. The Copper Canyon train stops at 13 stations along the way.

Is Copper Canyon bigger than the Grand Canyon?

This canyon system is larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon in the neighboring United States, although the Grand Canyon is larger overall than any of the individual canyons of the Copper Canyon system. There are actually six separate canyons in the Copper Canyon system.

Is it safe to visit Copper Canyon?

The U.S. Department of State (www.travel.state.gov) has issued a travel warning for the Mexican border area that specifically mentions Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua City, and the Copper Canyon. It doesn't say not to go to the area, but it urges travelers to practice caution and avoid traveling at night.

Who are the Tarahumara tribe?

The Rarámuri or Tarahumara are a group of indigenous people of the Americas living in the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. They are renowned for their long-distance running ability.

Can you ride a train to Mexico?

To get into Mexico by train, the only option is on luxurious private services like the Sierra Madre Express operating between Tuscon, Arizona and Mexico's Copper Canyon. Tickets are available through specialist agents.

What is there to do in Copper Canyon Mexico?

Top Attractions in Copper Canyon

• Cusarare Falls. 174. Waterfalls. 2020.
• Lake Arareco. 358. Bodies of Water. ...
• Valley of the Monks. 123. Biking Trails. ...
• Sierra Tarahumara. 124. Mountains • Canyons.
• Batopilas Canyon. Canyons.
• Arareco Lake. Bodies of Water.
• Recohuata Hot Spring. Hot Springs & Geysers.
• Lago de Arareco. Bodies of Water.

Is it safe to drive to Chihuahua Mexico?

A State Department's current travel advisory for Mexico cautions U.S. citizens to "reconsider travel" to Chihuahua state due to violent crime and gang activity. ... States in Mexico that fall under the "do not travel" warning Tamaulipas, Sinaloa, Michoacan, Guerrero and Colima.

How do I get to Copper Canyon?

The area is most easily accessed by air from Mexico City to either Chihuahua or Los Mochis and the best way to see the Copper Canyon is by the famous Chihuahua al Pacifico (El Chepe) train that runs between the two cities, making numerous stops along its way.

How do you make a Chihuahua Creel?

The best way to get from Chihuahua to Creel is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $360 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1400 - $3600 and takes 5h 47m.