Information about the Chihuahua-Pacific railway that
connects Chihuahua and Los Mochis Mexico, hotels
along the route, and operators of Copper Canyon
train tours. Copper Canyn tours are available
in a wide range of prices, depending on the number
of days, what is included, and the quality of
the train car, meals, and accommodations being
offered.
Chihuahua-Pacific Railway (El Chepe)
Official Web site of the
Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacífico Railway,
also known as the Chihuahua-Pacific Railway
or simply "El Chepe". The railway connects
the city of Chihuahua to the port of Topolobampo
in the city of Los Mochis, Mexico The
railway route is more then 400 miles long,
it passes through the Copper Canyon, and it
includes 37 bridges, 86 tunnels, and
rises as high as 7900 feet above sea level.
A one way trip takes about 16 hours and
there are about 15 official stops on the route.
Construction of the railway was completed
in the early 1960's
Sierra Madres Express
The Sierra Madress Express offers Copper Canyon
tours originating in Tucson Arizona. They have
six rail cars, including a domed dining and observation
car with open decks. The tours are 8 days long
and they include overnights on the train and overnights
at hotels along the route.
Balderrama Hotels and Tours
Roberto Balderrama organizes Copper Canyon
rail tours and he also operates several
hotels along the tour route. Those hotels
include the Hotel Rancho and Hotel Mirador,
in Divisadero, the Hotel Mision in Cerocahui
the Hotel Posada del Hidalgo in El Fuerte,
and the Hotel Santa Anita and the Plaza
Inn Hotel in Los Mochis.
Copper Canyon Learning Adventure Tours
Offers 5 to 8 day Copper Canyon train tours on
the Copper Canyon Chihuahua Al Pacifico Railroad.
Authentic Copper Canyon Tours
Wikipedia Introduction to the Copper Canyon
WikiTravel Copper Canyon Travel Guide
