NOTE: This trip is planned to start on Jan 18th and includes Mazatlan Carnival.. This trip will run mid January 2024. The route is different for the last part, due to it needing to take in the April total solar eclipse in Durango. We have to update the number of tours and meals, but they should be the same, or more, than last season. Occasionally we have to do some modifications. This trip will be about 84 days long, depending on Copper Canyon train schedules and will include the April 8th eclipse. Arizona or Texas exit options
23 Guided tours
28 High Quality Meals (probably more - TBD)
6 Nights at Quality hotels
Wagon Master & Green Angels (like AAA)
Assistance with border paperwork
Train to Copper Canyon - Round Trip
All Entrance Fees
All RV Park Fees
Music, margaritas, wine at parties & more
Please note, the map has not yet been updated for 2024, the route is diferent.
Approximate Colonial route.
Note we are looking at Rancho Bugamvillas south of Manzanillo on the coast instead of Melaque for March 24-31. We are checking it out this spring and will decide.
| Day | Location | Info | Tentative Dates | |
Start |
Nogales, Az |
Meet in afternoon, cross border next morning |
Jan 18 | |
Day 1 |
Santa Ana |
Potluck and Bonfire |
Jan 19 | |
Day 2,3 |
San Carlos |
Totonaka RV Park, Welcome Dinner tours next day |
Jan 20,21 | |
Day 4,5 |
Huatabampito |
Beach stay |
Jan 22,23 | |
| Day 6,7 | Alamos | Jan 24,25 | ||
| Day 8,9 | El Fuerte |
Eve El Zorro Show |
Jan 26,27 | |
| Day 10, 11, 12, 13 | Copper Canyon |
All inclusive 4 day tour |
Jan 28,29, 30,31 | |
| Day 14 | El Fuerte |
Tour |
Feb 1 | |
| Day 15,16,17 | Las Glorias | Beach stay |
Feb 2,3,4 | |
| Day 18,19 | Celestino | Beach | Feb 5,6 | |
| Day 20-28 | Mazatlan. | Beach stay / Carnival | Feb 7-15 | |
| Day 29,30 | Durango | Tour | Feb 16,17 | |
| Day 31,32,33 | Zacetecas | Tours |
Feb 18,19,20 | |
| Day 34-37 | Guanajuato | Tours plus San Miguel de Allenede | Feb 21 - 24 | |
| Day 38,39,40 | Patzcuaro | Tours | Feb 25, 26,27 | |
| Day 41 -48 | Mexico City/Taxco | Tours | Feb 28 - Mar 6 | |
| Day 49,50 | Maravatio | Monarch Butterflies | Mar 7,8 | |
| Day 51 - 55 | Villa Corona | Tour (Tequila, Pyramids) | Mar 9 - 13 | |
| Day 56 - 64 | Boca beach | Tour (Tequila, Pyramids) | Mar 14 - 22 | |
| Day 65- 73 | Rancho Buganvillas | Beach | Mar 23 - 31 | |
| Day 74,75 | Roca Azul | Near Guadalajara | April 1,2 | |
| Day 76,77 | Zacatecas | Overnightt | April 3,4 | |
| Day 78,79 | Durango | Hotsprings | April 5, 6 | |
| Day 80,81 | Guadalupe Aquilera | ECLIPSE | April 7, 8 | |
| Day 82 | Celestino | Overnight | April 9 | |
| Day 83 | Celestino | Overnight | April 10 | |
| Day 84 | Los Mochis | Overnight | April 11 | |
| Day 85 | San Carlos | Farewell meal | April 12 | |
| Day 86 | Border | USA | April 13 |
Optional Texas Exit
| Day | Location | Info | Tentative Dates |
| Day 82 | Durango | Overnight | April 9 |
| Day 83 | Zacatecas | Overnight | April 10 |
| Day 84 | Saltillo | Overnight | April 11 |
| Day 85 | Border | USA | April 12 |