Total Solar Eclipse Adventure!
COPPER CANYON & DURANGO, MEXICO
April 1-9, 2024
DURANGO, MEXICO
April 5-9, 2024

Come join this 9-day adventure to Mexico’s Copper Canyon, historic El Fuerte and Mazatlan, to see the Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024 in the ancient city of Durango.

Alternately, join us on the 5 day trip to Mazatlan & Durango, to see the Total Solar Eclipse from the historic city of Durango.  

We will explore Copper Canyon, or Barranca del Cobre, on a memorable train adventure that will bring you dramatic scenery, natural history and Tarahumara Indians on one of the most unique adventures in the Americas!

Our adventure will begin in Chihuahua and the charming mountain town of Creel, near the head of Copper Canyon. A scenic drive will take us to Divisidero at 6,700 feet on the rim of the Copper Canyon. The canyon is several times larger than the Grand Canyon. We will take the aerial Tram down to a high point in the Canyon. Zip-liners can zip about to their heart’s content on the 7-line system. We will then take the renowned Copper Canyon Chihuahua al Pacifico train to El Fuerte, crossing over 36 bridges and through 86 tunnels en route.

A flight and drive will take us to the beach city of Mazatlan and then historic Durango. Tour the town, and visit the Museo Francisco Villa which celebrates everything Pancho Villa (who was born in the city). Then you can descend into the fascinating subterranean Paseo Tunel de Mineria or soar over the city by cable car. On April 8th, View the total eclipse from the Plaza.  

We hope you will join us next year to discover the wonders of Copper Canyon, and view the Total Solar Eclipse 

Sincerely,

Margaret M. Betchart
President, Betchart Expeditions Inc.
For AAAS Travels, Sigma Xi Expeditions,
& The Planetary Society

$5,995 per person (double occupancy) +
in tour air approximately $395
Single Supplement: $895

Brochure Durango (PDF) 1711
Brochure 5 Day Trip (PDF) 1713