Copper Canyon: Mexico's Grand Canyon

Chihuahua, one of Mexico's most northerly states - it shares the border with New Mexico in the US - is home to one of the country's most visited natural attractions, the stunning Copper Canyon (Barranca del Cobre). In a region known as the Sierra Madre Occidental and consisting of a spectacular group of deep canyons, Copper Canyon is in fact larger and deeper than its better known cousin, the Grand Canyon. Taking its name from the distinctive copper green coloring along its steep canyon walls, these amazing natural structures were formed by six rivers that converge in the Rio Fuerte before draining into the Gulf of California. Thanks to the area's increased popularity as a travel destination, there are numerous options available to those wanting to explore this area of outstanding natural beauty.

Activities  that can be done;

Take a tour

Go hiking

Go riding

Go camping on the sides of the mountain

Cancún and the Mayan Riviera

Go lying along a beautiful stretch of coastline on the Gulf of Mexico are the resort destinations of Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and the island of Cozumel, collectively known as the Mayan Riviera. This magnificent area on the tip of the Yucatán Peninsula attracts some five million visitors each year, in the process generating 20% or so of Mexico's total revenues.

The area also boasts numerous fun activities such as dolphin and stingray swims,  go snorkeling, go sighseeing, go to the beach among reefs and tropical fish, as well as scuba diving in the world's largest underwater  go to museum, a spectacular collection of sculptures submerged at depths of up to eight meters.

Cave with underground river

The cave with underground river is one of the most exciting natural wonders of Cuetzalan, the noise of the river that flows inside it as well as its small waterfalls make it an unparalleled experience.

To get to the mouth of the cave we have to walk 30 minutes per field and within it we will travel 500 meters in length in 2 hours, during most of the tour the water level is 1 meter. 

you can go to Matachiuj Handicraft Market, where you can buy waist looms, baskets and all kinds of natural products.

If you need a bit of adrenaline, you can practice rappelling, hiking, rock climbing or swimming in the "El Salto or Las Golondrinas" waterfalls. You can also take a horseback ride to the el corazon del bosque.

you can visit the Ethnographic Museum of Calmahuistic. Here you will see pieces collected from Yahualichan, as well as photographs of the village in the last years and typical local costume

some activities you can do during your vist are:

7 km from the village is the Yohualichan Archaeological Zone. Enjoy the history and visit the old ceremonial center of what was part of the great Totonacapan in prehispanic mexico.

The north of sierra of Puebla, 176 km from the state capital between the mountains is the town of Cuetzalan. The haze that visits every morning, coffee, colonial buildings and Nahua traditions make this a destination with the ability to love anyone. If you decide to visit Cuetzalan we recommend some activities to discover the secrets of this town full of magic and mystery.
A great option to visit