Tourism Copper Canyon

the road batopilas descends copper canyon.

there many other ways explore copper canyon such hiking, biking, driving or horseback riding. popular way train, ferrocarril chihuahua al pacífico or chepe, runs along main canyon called canyon urique, between chihuahua , los mochis, on gulf of california.

the chihuahua al pacifico began in late 19th century. revolution, lack of funding, , overall difficulty of building railroad on such terrain hindered completion until 1961. railroad comprises 405 miles of rails 39 bridges , 86 tunnels. total trip takes approximately 15 hours , passes through towns, towering cliffs of canyons. along railway, many tarahumarans lay out food, crafts , other wares sale.

mexico established parque nacional barranca del cobre (copper canyon national park) showcase remote area. park located in municipalities of batopilas, bocoyna, guachochi, , urique.

the basaseachic falls national park around basaseachic falls located within canyon area.