There
are basically two "entrances" to the Copper
Canyon. Visitors can come from the western end of the
canyons departing from either Los Mochis or El Fuerte
via the Chihuahua al Pacifico train. Or the other option
is to come from the eastern end of the canyons and the
town of Creel by driving or taking the train from Chihuahua.
You can not drive from Creel to Los Mochis.
By
Air
Flying, and then driving, into Mexico to visit the Copper
Canyon is the easiest choice.
Chihuahua
(CUU) has an international airport just 15 minutes from
the capital's downtown. Airlines that serve the city include
Aeromexico, Aerolitoral, Aeroalifornia, American
Airlines y Continental.
Los
Mochis' international airport (LMM) is served by AeroCalifornia,
Aerolitoral, and two local airlines from Los Cabos to
Los Mochis, AeroPacífico and AeroCalafia.
By
Car (Click
here to see map)
If you are driving to Mexico, there are a few laws and
regulations you must follow. First, and most important,
is Mexican auto insurance. Anyone driving in Mexico must
have Mexican auto insurance, it is the law. U.S., Canadian
and other nations insurance policies do not cover you
or your car driving in Mexico. You can purchase insurance
at the border, by phone, or on the internet.
If
you drive your car, you must also purchase a bond (temporary
import permit) on your vehicle at the border customs station
in Mexico. You must leave a credit card (not check card)
number for a deposit stating that you will not sell the
car in Mexico. You will also need a valid drivers license.
You
will need a Tourist Visa to enter Mexico beyond the border
zone. You can purchase it at a Mexican customs station
at the border. You will need a valid passport or a birth
certificate, which has been notarized, plus photo ID for
the Tourist Visa.
By
Bus
Buses in Mexico run daily throughout the nation including
connections from the border cities. First class buses
are available both to Chihuahua City and Los Mochis with
regular buses connecting to Creel or El Fuerte. Bus travel
in Mexico is very easy, comfortable and inexpensive.
