Mexico's Copper Canyon

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Mexico’s Copper Canyon The Copper Canyon – Las Barrancas del Cobre in Spanish – should be on every bucket list! A network of six interweaving canyons deep within the Sierra Madre Mountains contain stunning natural beauty and abundant wildlife this pristine environment that that rivals the glory of and runs deeper than Arizona’s Grand Canyon by a margin of over 1,000 feet. This stunning natural marvel is truly a special, unexploited corner of the world. You’ll be immersed in local culture and see spectacular landscapes. Presented in partnership with A Closer Look Tours.

Tour Highlights • Sea of Cortez scenic cruise • Chihuahua city tour • “Chichuahua al Pacifico” • Copper Canyon Aerial Train Tramway • Tarahumara cultural • Poncho Villa Museum presentation • Mata Ortiz pottery • Canyon-view hotel in demonstration Posada Barrancas • Paquimé Casas Grandes

Day 1 - Tucson to San Carlos This morning we cross the border into Mexico. After a short drive, we arrive at Santa Ana for lunch. From there, we are on our way to Hermosillo, founded in 1700, where we visit the Cathedral and the Government Palace to view the famous murals depicting the history of the region. We arrive at sunset in San Carlos Bay at our hotel for two nights, the Marinaterra Resort. Enjoy a Welcome to Mexico reception before dinner, hosted by your tour guide. (L,D) Day 2 - San Carlos & the Sea of Cortez After a relaxed start we board a private boat for a scenic Day 3 - San Carlos to El Fuerte cruise on the Sea of Cortez. Look out for dolphins, seals and We will depart San Carlos after breakfast. Next, we whales, and exotic birds such as the blue-footed booby and travel south through rich grain farmlands to the the great blue heron. Lunch is served poolside at the hotel, foothills of the Sierra Madre arriving in El Fuerte by early followed by time to relax and visit the Marina shops. This afternoon. This evening, immerse yourself in the local afternoon we depart for a seaside, sunset dinner. (B,L,D) culture at dinner with a colorful spectacle of music and folk dancing by performers in traditional costumes. (B,L,D)

10 | Pleasurebent Tours | 520-325-8839 | 800-584-6831 Day 4 - Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacífico 8 days, 7 nights Early in the morning, we board Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacífico, better known as El Chepe, for one of the most spectacular train rides in North America, with lunch Monday October 12 – onboard the train. We will arrive at Posada Barrancas by Monday October 19, 2020 mid-afternoon to check into our hotel in Copper Canyon for two nights. Tonight, we have dinner and a Tarahumara Indians cultural presentation. (B,L,D) Activity Level: 3 Moderate Day 5 - Copper Canyon Today we take time to view and interpret Tarahumara Indian arts and crafts, visit the rim of the canyon, and Motorcoach Rail Cruise enjoy the surroundings. We ride the Copper Canyon aerial tramway, which allows us to descend through the Canyons and experience great views. There is time today $2,187 per person $2,466 per person for some optional activities: hiking, horseback riding, or just Double occupancy Single occupancy relaxing, followed by dinner at the hotel. (B,L,D) Deposit: $200 per person Insurance: $187 per person Day 6 - Copper Canyon to Chihuahua City Includes After breakfast, we board our motorcoach and transfer to Creel via Otero Canyon, stopping for lunch along the • Roundtrip motorcoach • Aerial Tramway in the transportation from Tucson Canyon way. We arrive in Chihuahua City in the afternoon, tour the downtown “Centro Histórico” and visit the Francisco • Pick-up/livery service • Services of a tour director Villa Museum, dedicated to the life and history of Mexican • 7 nights lodging • Baggage handling Revolutionary “Pancho” Villa, before dinner at a local • 22 meals • Motorcoach refreshments restaurant. (B,L,D) • Admissions & tours as • Taxes & tips for included Day 7 - Nuevo Casas Grandes & Chihuahua described items (except hotel housekeeping) This morning after breakfast we board the motorcoach • Marine excursion on the Sea and cross the Chihuahuan Desert to reach the city of of Cortez • Driver & local guide tips Nuevo Casas Grandes. Lunch at a local restaurant in Old • Reserved train seating • Mexican Visa entry fee Casas Grandes. Afterwards, we visit México’s northernmost archeological site at Paquimé, where the ancient Gran Day 8 - Chihuahua to Tucson Chichimeca civilization erected their truncated pyramids and adobe multistory apartments. Tonight, we have a After breakfast, we depart back to Arizona. Travel through Mata Ortiz pottery demonstration and our farewell dinner. the plains and cattle country of the state of Chihuahua (B,L,D) before before reentering the USA at Douglas, Arizona and ending our journey back in Tucson. (B,L)