Birding Copper Canyon & Tarahumara Indian's Nation - 10 days
Birds- Nature- Culture
Program: CCEX3
We will depart from Los Cabos Baja California Sur, to
experience the Majestic Copper canyon , Considered Home of Hummingbirds it is located at the middle of the
sierra madre mountains, it is a 25000sq.mile area of beautiful landscape and
breathtaking vistas , full of Hummingbirds , Eared Quetzal , Mexican Chickadee and more than 200 migrants , resident & vagrant birds in addition beautiful landscapes , flora & fauna , wildlife , lakes , waterfalls , impressive geology , rock formations and more surprises.
Some of the canyons are 6136ft.deep, reason why geologist said it is bigger and deeper that the grand canyon in USA.
Copper Canyon is the largest and most complex canyon systems in the world, the area contains a vast array of habitats. It is the combination of these habitats that allow for such a diversity of resident, migrating, and wintering bird species; more than 400 species are reported in these area thus in bucket list of Birders.
We will Step in the Footsteps of Steve Howells & Join us to Copper Canyon safari devoted to birding
In addition These beautiful canyon System is home of the Tarahumara or Raramuri Culture, an ancestral tribe that has being living there for ever , During the Spaniard Conquest they were discovered but they had keep their traditions , culture , believes avive, living in caves and other primitive dwellings Only with the elements that the nature provide them , they are also famed for their long-distance running ability .
There are few communities that are still unknown by the “White man” as they call us foreigns but some others had accepted us even when they don’t speak Spanish but their own dialect. During these unforgettable adventure your tour-guide will Interpret the Tarahumara Culture and Traditions . We will visit some cave-homes and admire the vistas of the deep canyons, visit lakes, waterfalls, enjoy wildlife while birding .
if it is not enough we will ride the Train that since 1961 had connected the Copper canyon , these railroad is one of the engineering wonders of the World with 86 tunnels , 37 Bridges, the Riders' Digest named it “ The most dramatic train ride in the western hemisphere” .
All being said ensure an unforgettable experience .... Join us
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Highlights :
Wildlife , Cascades, Indian tribes villages, old missions , traditions, regional food & drinks , museums, amaze with the vistas of the rim of the canyons, valleys , culture and nature &much more
an e-package with full description and itinerary will be sent to you.
Agenda | Brief Description of day | Meals included |
Day #1
Arrivals |
Arrivals , spread
your wings , welcome Breefing & Dinner
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Meals : D
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Day #2
Birding endemics & desert specialties |
We will visit estuary and
desert environment in search of
three
endemics to begin our journey , enjoy breakfast hosted by ranchero family , then get transfer to our next site across the Sea of Cortes or Gulf of California. Spend the night at an old historical house |
Meals : B,L,D
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Day # 3
Ride the most
dramatic train ride in western hemisphere & enjoy Birding |
Enjoy beautiful landscape , cross
tunnels & Bridges Marvel of the engineer of early time , keep your eyes
open to enjoy wildlife such as deer , Bighorn sheep, Mexican wolf and numerous
birds our highlight will be violet crowned hummingbird and Golden eagle , quetzal and trogon.
Today will ascend from 400 to 1800 mts..
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Meals : B,D
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Day #4
Canyons, Hawks & wine will combine today along
with other surprises |
We will visit a look out point in search
of raptors such as zone-tailed hawk , Common Black hawk , Golden eagle and many
more birds , in addition , visit some vineyards
where wine is being made since early 1700s. target birds military mackaw & Solitary eagle.
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Meals : B,L,D
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Day # 5
Morning with hummingbirds & other surprises |
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Meals : B,L,D
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Day # 6
Birding In the land of Tarahumara s Cave & Cliff Dwellers. Part 1 |
We will enjoy breakfast and spend the day Birding
devoted to enjoy hummingbirds and at least 50 more species of birds , admire beautiful
landscape offered by wilderness , targeted birds : mexican chikadee, mexican jay , woodpeckers, trogon , painted redstar , quetzal and others , also visit several cave-homes and indigenous comunities. and more surprises .
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Meals : B,L,D
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Day # 7
Birding In the land of Tarahumara s Cave & Cliff Dwellers. Part 2 |
Today
in addition to Birding for woodpeckers and sap suckers we will visit the rim of Coppercanyon , enjoy breathtaking views and much more.
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Meals : B,D
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Day # 8
Birding & Archeaology |
We will go on a birding trip and enjoy petroglyphs , visit indian comunities and enjoy lunch with hummingbirds , target birds : sinaloa crow, ruffus belied chachalaca , mexican parrolet and more
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Meals : B,L,D
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Day #9
Morning Birding & back to beginning Farewell dinner |
A surprise prepared by the leader to enjoy last birding and enlarge your birding list ...... We will comeback to begining & enjoy our farewell dinner
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Meals : B,L,D
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Day # 10
Departures , Come Back soon!!!!! |
Departures or post program tour , ask for etailes
Transfers to airport on your own Transfer Hotel- airport available at extra cost |
Meals :
N/A |
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Birding Copper Canyon (10 days)
Our last tour Successfully produced 191 species including military macaw, elegant & mountain trogons & rosetta spoonbill , 9 hummingbirds, we traveled by plane , bus, train and boat , visited 2 Indian reserves with authentic cultures , 4 ecosystems ,lake , cascade, valleys, breathtaking landscape , enjoyed 30 culinary experiences and learned first hand stories of locals who participated to create and perform the caballo blanco race with Tarahumaras that inspired the famous book - born to run- If you want to go ? send us an e-mail .
Thank you : Peggy , Dan , Polly , Scott & Bob , by traveling with us you touched so many lives along the trip .
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