Copper Canyon (#5): Cusarare Mission
The missions San Ignacio (Valley of the Mushrooms) and Cusarare are some of the oldest in the Upper Sierra. The most attractive of the two is the one at Cusarare. A museum of all the sacred art collected from all the missions in the Tarahumara was inaugurated on the 31st of July, 2003. The most famous 18th century work of the painter Miguel Correa is exhibited here. The architecture of the Loyola Museum is truly amazing and the most impressive in all of the Copper Canyon.
Berthas in Cusarare, Copper Canyon, Mexico
Morning scene from this delightful little place in Cusarare
Tarahumara Indians in Mexico's Copper Canyon celebrate Palm Sunday during Semana Santa
For indigenous Tarahumara (Raramuri) Indians in Mexico's remote Copper Canyon, Semana Santa (Easter week) is one of the year's most important holidays. This celebration was held on Palm Sunday, 2010, at Mission Cinco Santos in the tiny village of Cusarare, located just outside of Creel. The melding of original pagan beliefs with Catholicism has resulted in fascinating ceremonies such as the one shown here. To read more about my world travels visit my blog,
Mexico Mission Trip Copper Canyon
FBC Ada's mission trip to Mexico
Copper Canyon (#1): El Paso to Creel
The state's capital and second largest city (1.7 million), Chihuahua unfortunately doesn't get much attention from North American vacationers. Most visitors are either in transit overnight on their way south to Mexico's interior, or heading westward into the Sierra Tarahumara mountains on a Copper Canyon excursion. Founded in 1707, the city is very comfortable and prosperous. It showcases some interesting museums, colonial era vestiges, and turn-of-the-century architecture. It is worthy of at least a few days of exploring, and makes an excellent base for sightseeing around Chihuahua state. Only six hours from the El Paso, Texas, the city is a historical gem. Some of Mexico's most famous citizens, such as Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Benito Juarez, and Pancho Villa, have been a part of Chihuahua's past.
Creel (creh-EHL) is known as the Gateway to the Copper Canyon. And it is a popular starting point for exploring the canyons. The town has the feeling of a late 19th century logging town and is set high (2,340 meters (7,669 feet)) in the mountains in a valley surrounded by pine forest. As the canyon's largest town (pop. 6,500), many visitors will stock up on supplies and information here before their trek through these magnificent canyons. The town is located 250 kilometers (150 miles) from Chihuahua City and takes about 3-4 hours driving time. In Creel, it's worthwhile to visit the local Casa del Artesano Indigena (House of Indigenous Handicrafts) run by the state, and the Artesanías Misíon (Mission Store) with all proceeds going to a local indigenous hospital. Both places offer fine Tarahumara crafts, and you can also find them in local shops along Ave. Lopez Mateos, Creel's main street. Creel has a great number of natural attractions nearby and is an eco-tourist's dream location.
Copper Canyon (#2): Cusarare Falls
An interesting side trip to a waterfall ... on the way to Batopilas Canyon
Mexico Copper Canyon Mission trip(6JUN2014)
Slideshow of the Tarahumara Construction Team at Samachique.
Copper Canyon (#6): El Davisadero
The Copper Canyon is truly one of the Western Hemisphere's great scenic and cultural journeys. The Sierra Tarahumara (Copper Canyon) belongs on the wish list of most every traveler. It is fast becoming Mexico's most popular soft-adventure attraction while also catering to hardcore backpackers, day hikers, mountain bikers, bird watchers, historians, and naturalists. On a map the trek looks like a simple train trip between the Chihuahua, capital city of the state by the same name and the small city of Los Mochis in Sinaloa near the Sea of Cortez. In fact this journey showcases not only one of the world's great engineering feats, but also some of the world's most awesome scenery and the most primitive aboriginal culture left in North America. The name, Copper Canyon is used as a general reference to the Canyons. A more proper name might be Sierra Tarahumara, since the Copper Canyon (Barranca del Cobre in Spanish) is but one of six massive gorges in the area covering 64,000 sq. kms (25,000 sq. miles). Also of note is the fact that copper was never mined in great quantities here. The term refers to the copper/green colored lichen that clings to the canyon walls. Furthermore, a main draw to the region is the rich indigenous Tarahumara culture.
This canyon system is four times larger than the Grand Canyon in the United States. Four of its six canyons are deeper than the Grand - some by over 1,000 feet. An incredible variety of ecosystems further distinguish the region. Highlands are home to snow-covered mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, and enormous stands of old-growth Poderosa pine and oak. The area's plunging gorges sprout wild rives, towering waterfalls and sub-tropical forests. Semi-arid coastal plains to the west support large sugar cane and rich vegetable farms, while valleys to the eastern (Chihuahua) region are home to peach and apple orchards and vast grasslands. Complimenting the area's awesome natural attractions is the equally interested Tarahumara (Raramuri, as they called themselves) indian culture. These semi-nomadic people number around 50,000, many are predominately cliff and cave dwellers eking out a meager substance from simple farming, ranching, and handicrafts. Men are noted for their remarkable running ability, competing in grueling races that stretch non-stop for over 100 miles at times.
Copper Canyon Construction Project - Guacayvo, Mexico
The Lincoln Evangelical Free Church and Staples CMA Church are taking on a project to expand the boarding school in Guacayvo, a village in the Copper Canyon of Mexico. This video shows the construction progress from the first trip in March 2012 to our last trip in April 2014.
Copper Canyon (#4): Ciudad Guachochi
Guachochi is one of the largest communities of the Sierra Tarahumara, with approximately 30,000 inhabitants. The principal attractions of this region are its natural scenery; outstanding is the opposing Sinforosa Canyon, one of the deepest at 1,830 meters (6,040 feet).
Cusarares Waterfall, Creel, Mexico
A video of the Cusarares Waterfall, Creel, Mexico. Actually about 7 miles south of the town. The waterfall is one of many in the Copper Canyon.
Basaseahi - National Park in Copper Canyon, Chihuahua
Visit the National Parks of Basaseachi and Barrancas del Cobre. Take the Teleférico or ride the longest zipline in Mexico in to the heart of the Copper Canyon. Amapa Tours includes this amazing outdoor activities in your Copper Canyon Tour.
Waterfall climb 2 in Copper Canyon, Mexico
Jon returns to the Upper hot springs from the waterfalls in Copper Canyon. Gates of Paradise Trips:
Frenchie's Fare Well Tour Copper Canyon Mexico Part 3
A group from the Expedition Portal Forum went with Frenchie on his 16 day farewell tour of the Copper Canyon area of northwest Mexico. In this segment we travel from the Rio Chinipas back to the United States.
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ADVENTURE IN THE COPPER CANYON
We invite you to experience the most exiting attractions in the Parque de Aventuras at Piedra Volada in the Sierra Tarahumara. Amapa Tours provides you the most completely information, so you can join your Copper Canyon trip.
Cascada de Cusárare y el puente colgante en Creel, Chihuahua.
El camino para llegar a la Cascada Cusárare cruza varias veces el Río Cusárare, en época de crecida tienes que caminar más de 2 kilómetros y cruzar el puente colgante, pero si prefieres puedes nadar en el río, para admirar la cascada tienes varios miradores y en el lugar venden comida y artesanías.
Visita a la Sierra Tarahumara. Cascada cusarare
Así recibe está niña a los turistas al entrar a la cascada Cusarare en la sierra tarahumara..Chihuahua.
Barrancas del cobre
Waterfall climb 1 in Copper Canyon, Mexico
Jon returns to the Upper hot springs from the waterfalls in Copper Canyon. Gates of Paradise Trips:
Creel: espectacular carretera hacia la cascada de Cusarare (Sierra Tarahumara)
Recorrido muy espectacular en un coche Dodge a traves de una brecha para alcanzar la Cascada de Cusarare en la Sierra Tarahumara
Cusarare viaje de exploracion
Mision Semilla en la Sierra Tarahumara. Misionera Gloria Arriola.