I have heard that one should avoid the rainy season, May to October, as
the rainy season can cause mudslides and rockfall blocking the tracks
and disrupting the train schedule.
I suggest at least two nights in the canyon proper, to allow a full day
for hiking and taking in the canyon, we only stayed one night. Creel is
a good base, but not really a tourist attraction in itself. People that
have been to Batopillas like it, but it is a long ride on dirt roads.
Los Mochis is nothing special, probably better to start in El Fuerte.
Chihuahua is a large city, the Pancho Villa museum is worthwhile.
my two cents.
Richard
HH wrote:
> From your personal experience as a traveler--not as an agent or
> operator--please help me as I begin to investigate a tour to Mexico's Copper
> Canyon. Please tell me what companies and itineraries that you recommend,
> and please also tell me what companies and itineraries to avoid. This
> question has undoubtedly been asked many, many times, but I have just begun
> to seriously consider a Copper Canyon tour for fall 2004. On that point,
> what is the best time of year to go? I would appreciate an email reply as
> well as a posting here. Many thanks.
>
> Harlan
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