Mexico RV Caravan Tours

Mexico RV Caravan - Caravans to Nexico

Copper Canyon-Mazatlan 

Note:  For 2025 we are offering options:

1) Copper Canyon Nogales to Nogales (approx 35 days)
2) Copper Canyon and Colonial with Texas exit (approx 50 Days)
3) Colonial trip starting in Mazatlan (late March) approx 20 days
4) Stand alone Copper Canyon mid March 6 days

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El Fuerte is the birthplace of the real Zorro, and the original capital of Arizona (Link). We will enjoy an entertaining dinner show, at the very impressive, historic Hotel Posada del Hildago. This hotel reputedly contains the original house of the real Zorro. Do not miss exploring the hotel before you have your meal. . Some claim Zorro was a legend, but he was actually based upon a real character.

In the morning, we will catch the spectacular first class train. This is one of the worlds great train journeys. The first hour is a bit less interesting, so you have time to wear off your hangover from the Zorro festivities the previous evening before you enter the really scenic sections. We do feed you on the train, by the way. We are continually asked about taking your RV on the train. They ceased to do this several years ago, concerned about liability. You would ride in your RV on a flatdeck railcar. They worried about people tossing back the Margaritas, venturing out of their RV, and diving into the canyon.

At Copper Canyon, we will spend 3 nights in Hotels. See the section after the pictures below for details. The new cable car is included and weather conditions permitting, the more adventurous can experience one of the 2 zip lines that cross the canyon. We had one 75 year old customer do that. Her bucket list.

Upon our return to El Fuerte, we will take an early morning nature trip up a river, for some bird watching and to view ancient petroglyphs. We will then return to the hotel Posado del Hildago for a fantastic brunch. Believe me, it's worth starving yourself during the river trip. Try and get by with a granola bar. After brunch, we will visit a Mayo native village and a medicine man, sample some local cuisine and observe native dances, including the famous deer dance of the Mayo & Yaqui Indians.

Read the magazine article by one of our Wagon Masters HERE.

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More information after pictures

Mexico - Semana Santa
El Chepe
Mexico - Semana Santa
Copper Canyon
RV Caravan lake trip to Lake Bacalar
Tarahumara Indians

Mexico - Semana Santa
Mayo Deer Dance
Mexico - Semana Santa
Zip Line segment
RV Caravan lake trip to Lake Bacalar
El Zorro Show

Copper Canyon Schedule

Note this can vary a bit 

Day 1

- We leave the campground in El Fuerte at 8:00 AM and catch the train to Creel. On this excursion you will be traveling through one of the deepest canyons in the world.

- It took more than 90 years to complete the construction of this incredible railroad, which crosses 39 bridges and goes through 86 tunnels.

- We will enjoy a delicious lunch in the dining car of the train en route.

- We will stop at Divisadero, which at 8070 feet above sea level offers a spectacular view of the canyon.

- We will transfer to our hotel in downtown Creel where we will be spending two nights.

- We will have dinner at the hotel, featuring live regional norteƱo music and wine.

Day 2

- We will start the day with breakfast in the hotel at 7:30 AM, then follow that with a guided tour of the area around Creel. We will explore the regional lands of the Tarahumara Indians, inlcuding a visit to an ancient Jesuit Mission In San Ignacio and a cave dwelling. We will end up at Lake Arareco.

- As we tour the valleys surrounding Creel, we will have the opportunity to observe the living conditions of the Tarahumaras who still live in caves. We will also see dramatic rock formations and several other points of interest along the route. We will have an outdoor picnic.

Day 3

- Following breakfast at the hotel, we board a bus for a 4 hour tour through the regional canyons. We will visit several sites of interest, including the famous Fertility Rock, Oteros Canyon and the four most impressive look out points in the heart of the Sierra Madre: The Balancing Rock, Las Escaleras, Belle Vista & El Puente. We then proceed to the Hotel Manison Tarahumara where we will spend the night.

- A full course lunch will be served at the hotel, then you will have the opportunity to walk along the Canyon rim and visit some Tarahumara famiiles who live near the Hotel. Those who wish may ride the new Cable Car (included), the worlds longest. Winds permiting, you can opt to zip line across and ride the cable car back

- You have a free afternoon that you may spend in the hotels warm pool & jacuzzi or relaxing in the bar & on the terrace.

- Dinner at the hotel with entertainment.

Day 4

- Following breakfast at the hotel, we will view a presentation of traditional Tarahumara dancing and ball races.

- Before our return train arrives, you will have time to wander through the handicraft market near the station.

- As soon as we board the train we will have lunch in the dinning car

- We arrive back at the RV Park in El Fuerte in early evening


This map shows* the 2025 Copper Canyon and Colonial route. Copper Canyon only goes as far as Mazatlan. In 2025 there will be a Texas exit from Mexico City instead. 

Mexico RV Caravan - Mexico Map


SCHEDULE. We are planning an optional Colonial extension. Durango, Zacetecas, Patzcuaro, Mexico City, Taxco with a Texas exit. Minimum 5 rigs. Details by mid Oct.

Please note this schedule may get modified slightly. We may reverse Alamos & Huatabampito
Day Location Info Tentative Dates

Start

Nogales, Az

Meet in afternoon, cross border next morning

mar 2

Day 1

Santa Ana

Potluck and Bonfire

Mar 3

Day 2,3

San Carlos

Totonaka RV Park, Welcome Dinner tours next day

Mar 4,5
Day 4,5 Alamos Tours Eve walk around with muscicians Mar 6,7

Day 6,7,8,9

Huatabampito

Beach stay

Mar 8,9,10,11
Day 10

El Fuerte

Eve El Zorro Show

Mar 12
Day 11, 12, 13, 14

Copper Canyon

All inclusive 4 day tour

Mar 13,14,15,16
Day 15

El Fuerte

Tour

Mar 17
Day 16,17,18,19,20 Las Glorias

Beach stay /Tour

Mar 18,19,20,21,22
Day 21,22,23,24,25,26,27 Mazatlan Beach stay / Tours Mar 23,24,25,26,27,28,29
Day 28,29,30 Celestino

Beach stay

Mar 30,31,April 1
Day 31 El Carrizo overnight April 2
Day 32,33 San Carlos Farewell Meal April 3,4
Day 34 Border USA April 5


This is the optional Colonial exit via Laredo, Texas. It would separate from the group on Mar 26
 

Stand alone option from Mazatlan is 21 days
Day Location Info Tentative Dates

Day 24,25

Durango

Tour

Mar 26,27

Day 26,27

Zacetecas

Tour

Mar 28,29
Day 28,29,30 Guanajuato

Tours

Mar 30,31,April 1

Day 31,32,33

Patzcuaro

Tour

April 2,3,4
Day 34,35,36,37,38,39

Mex City

Tours plus Taxco

April 5,6,7,8,9,10
Day 40,41.42

Lagos de Moreno

Swimming Complex

April 11,12,13
Day 43

Matehuala

Farewell Dinner

April 14
Day 44 Laredo

Border

April 15
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