Copper Canyon, Mexico- Sierra Madre Explorations

"The best of the bunch is Canyon Travel.
Canyon Travel is pretty much in a class by itself.
It has lined up some beautiful small lodges in the canyons and in EL Fuerte and staffed them with talented local guides. Canyon also offers a lot of flexibility, and it takes responsibility for the people it sends into the Sierra."

FROMMER'S MEXICO 2002 - 2007

"the Uno Lodge, a joint partnership between the Raramuri and Canyon Travel that has resulted in the preservation of 65,000 acres of nearby habitat"

National Geographic Adventure Feb. 2007

Canyon Travel is honored to have been selected as one of the 50 Best Tours of a Lifetime.

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Only lodge with a canyon rim view

of the river one mile below

Chosen by National Geographic Magazine 50 Top Ecolodges: The Most Earth-Friendly Retreats in the World's Most Spectacular Wilds Uno Eco Lodge is perched above the Urique River on the rim of Copper Canyon-deeper than the Grand and a lot less crowded.

"Canyon Travel formed a partnership with the Copper Canyon's Tarahumara Indians... "

TRAVEL WEEKLY 03/11/02

Copper Canyon Trip Itineraries and Pricing
Soft Itineraries - Sightseeing in Vans & Walks
Active Itineraries - Guided Day Hiking Treks
Flexible Adventures that Encourage Serendipity
Guaranteed Departures with 2 to 14 Travelers
Lodge-Tour Operator with Unrivaled Travel
Experiences for Individuals & Small Groups

Private Lodges Away from Mass Tourism
Natural Areas without any Other Tourists
Lodge Partners with Local Communities
Lodge with Only Rim View of the Canyon River
Delicious Regional Cuisine & Gourmet Picnics
Closer to Nature and to the Culture
Private Bathrooms with Terry-cloth Robes

Mayo Mask from El Fuerte

Copper Canyon Tarahumara Indian Wool Bag

Tarahumara Sotol Basket from Copper Canyon

Tarahumara Beer Pot from Copper Canyon

Naturalist-trained Resident Guides
Lifetime Resident Bilingual Guides at each Lodge
Certified Wilderness First Responders
Expert Trip Leaders 11 Yrs. in our Employment
Extensive Field Knowledge & Interpretive Abilities
Personal Cultural Insights & Sharing of Traditions
Home Visits & Cultural Contacts that Unfold Naturally
Traveler's Testimonials

Educational Travel - Private Group Tours
Artists, Scholars, Naturalists & Noted Tour Leaders
Group Exclusivity at Lodges for up to 20 Persons
Special Interests & Events - Private Concerts

Ecotourism

Explore some of the most biologically outstanding and endemic species rich ecosystems on the planet and learn why they are crucial areas for conservation.