LaBodega de Mexico

Milburn Foundation Travel/Tours

Copper Canyon Tours

All tours begin in El Paso, Texas and end in El Paso, Texas. Specially designed tours may vary as to place of departure and length.  Schools, organizations, private groups and families are always welcome.

Here are brief descriptions of places you will visit on some of the tours:

Chihuahua, Mexico

Your stay begins at the beautiful Westin Hotel in the city of Chihuahua overlooking the sparkling city. You will be delighted at the comfort of the rooms, wonderful dinner, and an extensive buffet breakfast that only the Westin could serve. Special surprises await all of the visitors of the Foundation Tours your last night in Mexico.

Divisadero, Mexico

Known as the “Copper Canyon Overlook”. This is where the East and West bound trains meet for an incredible view of the Copper Canyon. Here we stay with the Barriga family at their wonderful Mansion Tarahumara Hotel “El Castillo”. Hiking to the overlooks and visiting the old homestead of Mireya’s grandfather are some of the highlights here. You will be able to buy arts and crafts directly from friends and family of the Milburn’s. This is your first opportunity to interact with the Tarahumara Indians. (High Country Tours)

Batopilas, Mexico

Batopilas is and old gold and silver mining town in the bottom of the canyon. An exciting bus trip winding down from an altitude of 7000 feet to a little over 1200 feet is a full days adventure. We make our way to our next stay at the Alcaraz Castelum Casa “Real de Minas de Acanasaina” which will be home for us. We will explore and hike to the lost cathedral of Satevo or to the old mines of the famous hacienda, which now lay in ruins. This will be a wonderful example of history from the time when gold and silver mining was a rapidly growing industry in Batopilas. (Low Canyon Tour)

Cuzarare

Depending on which tour you are on the Hotel at Cuzarare awaits us coming and going from the bottom of the canyon back to the high country. Don’t look for modern conveniences here as no electricity or telephones are available. However you will find warm hospitality and family style eating of typical local foods as you come and go on hikes to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area. Special walking tours are also available to visit the Tarahumara families and their homes in log or cave dwellings. Here is an opportunity to share in the ancient cultural ways that are still alive and willingly welcome its visitors. (High Country Tour)

Creel

Creel is the last large town off the highway on the rail where the “Mestizo” and the Raramuri come together before going into the Tarahumara homelands. Creel is the home of the Milburn Foundation International Institute De Mexico.

The area around Creel is a road less sea of lush, misty mountains. This is the most primitive terrain in Mexico. Creel provides a great opportunity for shopping and for visiting the Tarahumara museum.  The Chihuahua Pacific Railroad is famous for its train rides crossing the Sierra Occidental to the Pacific Ocean. This brings many visitors to Creel

Cerocahui

This location is 11 miles from Creel. We will visit an old Jesuit Mission, founded in 1681. Currently this territory is a part of the country surrounding the community of Urique, which offers great historical merit, all enhanced by the numerous beautiful views and natural attractions that abound in the area.

Make this a lifetime experience you, your family or organization will never forget. The Tarahumara , Copper Canyon, and your host Jan, Mireya and Joaquin Milburn welcome you.   

All tours include meals and transportation from El Paso, Texas to the State of Chihuahua (the home of your stay), and back to the U.S. Border into El Paso, Texas. The tours accommodate hotels, tips, and guides.

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