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Copper Canyon, Mexico

From series “The Deepest Canyons on the Planet”
Deepness: 1830 m.

Located in Mexico, Copper Canyon is a collection of six small canyons, which are usually considered natural formations. The name of the canyon fully reflects one of the main characteristics - slopes of the gorge are of saturated copper-red color. Over time, the slopes of the canyon were covered with green moss that was considered a copper deposit by Spanish colonizers. Walking up the steep mountain slopes remains one of the favorite pastimes of tourists; the luckiest may see rare species of native predators. That’s why unaccompanied walks in some areas of the gorge are prohibited.

Copper Canyon, Mexico Vertical drop in the gorge is about 1,870 meters, and while mountain peaks are covered with snow, subtropical forests at the bottom of the gorge literally hum with life. The canyon is home to over 30% of the representatives of the Mexican fauna; rare Mexican wolf, black bear and cougar can be found in local dense forests. A number of plants growing in the canyon numbers in thousands. These places have always attracted active travelers, and therefore picturesque Copper Canyon was elected as the permanent venue for the Festival of adventure tourism. Fans of excursions may visit settlements of Raramuri Indians and buy handmade souvenirs. Next - Antelope Canyon


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Best hotels near Copper Canyon

Hotel Rayenali

Located in 0 km from Copper Canyon
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Rooms: 11
The basic-décor rooms offer heating, cable TV, coffee maker and a balcony. The bathrooms are private and have free toiletries. Guests at Hotel … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Paraiso del Oso

Located in 16 km from Copper Canyon
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Rooms: 20
Each room at this secluded hotel comes with a wardrobe, tiled floors and a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. They feature rustic wooden … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel y Restaurante Barranca San Rafael

Located in 30 km from Copper Canyon
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Rooms: 12
The basic-décor rooms at Hotel y Restaurante Barranca San Rafael include heating, TV and a private bathroom with shower. Guests at this property can … More: photo, rates and booking
Rancho de Lencho

Located in 33 km from Copper Canyon
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Rooms: 4
Lunch and dinner are provided upon request for a fee. The property has heated dormitories, kitchen and dining areas, and transportation available for … More: photo, rates and booking

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