Mexico's Copper Canyon 2010

Experience the breathtaking scenery of Mexico during this incredible Regional Discovery vacation! Your trip begins in Tucson, Arizona, before traveling south through Tombstone to Nuevo Casas Grande, Mexico. There you tour a local pottery studio, as well as the Paquime archaeological site, the most important archeological site in northern Mexico. Next, travel to Chihuahua to see the 18th-century cathedral, the Government Palace, and the former home of Pancho Villa. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Sierra Tarahumara mountain range on the way to Creel, where you drive through the Valley of the Mushrooms with its strange monolithic formations and visit the cave dwellings of the Tarahumara Indians. En route to Divisadero, visit the giant Piedra Volada, a giant rock miraculously perched on the edge of a precipice, and savor the sunset in Copper Canyon. From here, start your train journey through Copper Canyon on the Chihuahua al Pacific Railway. Marvel at the incredible scenery along the way before arriving in El Fuerte for a walking tour. From there, travel to San Carlos, a Mexican resort community located on the Sea of Cortez. A full day at leisure in this beach resort is the perfect way to relax and reflect on your memorable vacation to Mexico’s Copper Canyon!