The magnificent landscape of the Grand Canyon appears rare and unmatched with its vast canyons and deep craters. But hidden in the Northern part of Mexico lies a system of canyons four times the size of the Grand Canyon—Copper Canyon. This astonishing group of gorges is comprised of six canyons joined together in the Sierra Tarahumara range. Mexico's own grand canyon is full of interesting facts that make it a top tourist attraction.

1.  Copper is mined in parts of the canyon, but the name actually comes from the bronze-like color of the canyon walls.

2.  Visitors who take the canyon's train for a scenic view may run into Tarahumara Indians selling their indigenous goods. This native culture calls the canyon's caves their home.

3.  This great canyon collection stretches 900 miles across Mexico.

4.  The Tarahumara people are a distant descendant of the Aztecs.

5.  The “rarahipa” is a popular community race involving strength and endurance that last for several days without much rest. This event takes after the Tarahumara people, who are known for their natural endurance that allows them to run barefoot nonstop for hours.

6.  There isn't an official census for the Tarahumara people, but population estimates conclude that there are approximately 35,000-70,000.

7.  This vast stretch of geological wonder is home to two types of weather—a mountainous climate with moderate temperatures from October to November and March to April, and a subtropical climate in the lower regions.

8.  A large variety of trees exist in the region of the canyon, however, deforestation threatens the canyon's wildlife. Only 2 percent of the primitive forest remains.

Plan a Copper Canyon trip today through Amigo Trails, a tour operator located right inside the canyon.  Contact us at 855.588.190