"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 - 2005

"continually receives the best reports and has the most flexible itineraries"

MEXICO HANDBOOK - Moon Travel Handbooks

Tarahumara Beer Pot from Copper Canyon

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Only lodge with a canyon rim view

of the river one mile below

"Canyon Travel formed a partnership with the Copper Canyon's Tarahumara Indians in which the firm will train them as naturalist guides and help the Tarahumara operate the pair of lodges the indigenous community owns. The lodges are a part of an initiative to develop community-owned tourism facilities as an alternative to logging the pine forests."

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 12 Travelers
Express Train - All Gateways - All Inclusive
Special Departures: Birding - Camping Treks
Assistance - 2 Field Offices - Satellite Phone
24 hr. U. S. Hotline & Mexico Toll-free Line
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
Lodge with Only View of the Fuerte River Valley
Delicious Regional Cuisine & Gourmet Picnics
Appetizers - Candlelit Dinners - Table Linens
Margaritas - Wine - Beer - Sodas Included
Live Regional Music - Evening Bonfires
Spotting Scopes - Field Reference Books
Private Bathrooms with Terry-cloth Robes

Mayo Mask from El Fuerte

Copper Canyon Tarahumara Indian Wool Bag

Tarahumara Sotol Basket from Copper Canyon

Naturalist-trained Resident Guides
Lifetime Resident Bilingual Guides at each Lodge
Expert Trip Leaders 11 Yrs. in our Employment
Extensive Field Knowledge & Interpretive Abilities
Exceptional Birding Abilities including by Vocalization
Personal Cultural Insights & Sharing of Traditions
Home Visits & Cultural Contacts that Unfold Naturally
Bilingual Assistant Guides - Drivers - Lodge Staff
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.