Chepe Train

Well Hello!

I guess I have a lot of catching up to do. Let's start with the train ride.

Bob & I started our Mexico venture back on September 21st. We flew from Houston to El Paso TX. From El Paso we caught a bus to Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico. Chihuahua is the starting point for the Chepe Train ride that runs daily to Los Mochis, Chihuahua. The entire train ride would take 12 - 14 hours if you remained on the train to Los Mochis.

There are 2 trains that run daily starting at 6:00 a.m. from Chihuahua. (1st class and Economical class) What's the difference you ask? Price, the number of stops each train makes, tourist vs. locals and the dining car. However, both trains are very comfortable, each have A/C and large reclining seats.

In the relm of things price shouldn't be a factor on how to travel the Copper Canyon. As far as transportation goes...traveling by train is very reasonable. The cost for the 1st class is $170 pp while Economical cost $70 pp. And this covers the entire trip from Chihuahua to Los Mochis.

Bob & I chose to travel the Economical route. Most of you know we like to interact with the local people. The ride was very comfortable and beautiful. Even though we were on the train for 5 - 6 hours...sleeping wasn't an option. There are some amazing scenary between stops. We saw waterfalls, swimming holes that can only be seen by train, caves, canyons and small villages. We took pictures but it was impossible to anticipate the beauty around the corners, the upcoming bridges and tunnels.

The views were spectacular!

As I mentioned before the train makes several stops along its route. We stopped at the following cities and stayed at least 2 nights. Chihuahua, Creel, Divisadero, and El Fuerte. Ever heard of these cities/towns? Me neither! From El Fuerte we decided to take the bus to Los Mochis and then on to Mazatlan. We were told Los Mochis was not a city of site or things to do.

Family taking in the sites. Dogs hanging out by the tracks