Sierra Tarahumara, popularly known as Copper Canyon is situated in Mexico. The area is a favorite destination among those seeking an adventurous vacation.
Copper Canyon is one of the six gorges in the area. Although the name suggests that the gorge might have some relevance to copper mining, this is not the case. The name is derived from the copper and green lichen covering the canyon. Copper Canyon has two climatic zones. The region features an alpine climate at the top and a subtropical climate at the lower levels. Winters are cold with frequent snowstorms at the higher altitudes. Summers are dry and hot. The capital city, Chihuahua, is a high altitude desert where weather ranges from cold winters to hot summers. The region is unique because of the various ecosystems that exist within it.
Another unique feature of Copper Canyon is the presence of the Tarahumara Indian culture. These semi-nomadic people live in cave dwellings. Their livelihood chiefly depends on farming and cattle ranching.
Apart from the native population, the local wildlife is also a major crowd puller.
Several migratory and native birds, mammals and reptiles call Copper Canyon their home. The exquisite fauna in this near-pristine land is also worth checking out.
Cestovatel se může rozhodnout prozkoumat oblast pěší turistikou po kaňonu nebo se do ní vydat. Pro ty, kteří se chtějí pustit do hlubin kaňonu, je nutné podrobné plánování. Existuje řada cestovních společností, které se specializují na organizování zájezdů do regionu. Návštěvníci mohou létat do Copper Canyonu pomocí turistického víza, které je platné 180 dní. Cestovatelé mohou také jezdit odkudkoli ve Spojených státech a získat vízum na mexické celnici na hranici.
Dovolená v Copper Canyon slibuje, že bude vzrušující směs relaxace, kultury, historie, přírody a turistiky.