A day's drive south of the U.S.-Mexican border lies Las Barrancas del Cobre -- Copper Canyon -- arguably the most spectacular canyon system in North America. From first-class travel aboard the Chihuahua Pacific Railroad to solitary week-long backpacks, Copper Canyon offers a full breadth of experience. Includes handy information on trip planning and traveling in Mexico, route descriptions for a variety of hikes and backpacks, and John Fayhee's personal experiences with the Tarahumara Indians. This edition includes color photographs and revised maps.

Copper Canyon (Barranca del Cobre) is one of North America's most spectacular sights. Nine major canyons -- all deeper than the U.S.'s Grand Canyon -- form a labyrinth through Mexico's Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range. Home of the famed Tarahumara (Raramuri) runners, refuge of revolutionary Pancho Villa, and birthplace of the legendary Zorro, this is Copper Canyon -- The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.

Well-illustrated with color photographs, this guide gives the reader history as well as practical traveler's tips. Includes information on the canyon train, the Tarahumara race, and the state of Chihuahua.

Over the past 35 years, hundreds of thousands of readers have agreed: This is the classic guide to "living, traveling, and taking things as they come" in Mexico. Now in its updated 14th edition, The People's Guide to Mexico still offers the ideal combination of basic travel information, entertaining stories, and friendly guidance about everything from driving in Mexico City to hanging a hammock to bartering at the local mercado. Features include: • Advice on planning your trip, where to go, and how to get around once you're there • Practical tips to help you stay healthy and safe, deal with red tape, change money, send email, letters and packages, use the telephone, do laundry, order food, speak like a local, and more • Well-informed insight into Mexican culture, and hints for enjoying traditional fiestas and celebrations • The most complete information available on Mexican Internet resources, book and map reviews, and other info sources for travelers

Guidebook to Copper Canyon area including crystal caves, Tarahumara Indians, and the famous railroad trip through the Sierra Madre

The two classic historical texts on the Copper Canyon and the Tarahumara Indians.