The Hiking Copper Canyon Experience | A Side Of Mexico You’ve Never Experienced

Summer is the time to enjoy the great outdoors. Memorial Day weekend is often the kickoff to a season of camping trips, hiking, swimming, rafting, boating and all the other wonderful outdoor activities that become possible and enjoyable once the weather turns warm. All over the country people flock to the outdoors to enjoy these experiences. The rivers become filled with people, the lakes see boats gliding across and the mountains see hikers climbing up and down them. Not only do people get to enjoy the great outdoor but they also become more social because of the rise of activities people can do with one another.

Getting together with friends or taking trips with the family become easier to plan when there are more opportunities and activities that they can partake in. Vacations in the summer can appeal to the entire family because the numerous options that the sun presents. The family no longer has to just vacation to a beach to experience the warm weather, they can experience it in so many other ways.

One of the ways your family can get together this summer and enjoy the great outdoors is by hiking Copper Canyon. Copper Canyon is one of Mexico’s best kept secrets and it is a destination the entire family can enjoy. When the sun rises in this area, it gives so much opportunity to its visitors. It is one of the Mexico vacation destinations that is suitable for the entire family. The area is not only breathtaking in its beauty but provides its visitors with a number of different activities. These activities range from hiking, biking, kayaking, rafting and so much more. Amigo Trails offers guided tours to Copper Canyon, so you can experience all of its excitement.

Mexico Vacation Destinations – Copper Canyon

When you think of “Mexico vacation destinations” do you automatically think of Copper Canyon?  Probably not, but only because you may not be well informed in all that Copper Canyon has to offer. Copper Canyon is full of adventure and excitement.  You can hike, bike, and kayak your way through this massive canyon and finish it off with a ride on the local train.

Copper Canyon is a series of 20 large canyons that were all formed over many years by 6 rivers.  Copper Canyon is at least seven times the size and 1462 feet deeper than Arizona’s world famous Grand Canyon.  Copper Canyon is also home to 15 species of pine and as many as 25 species of oak.  As for animals, there are 20 different varieties of amphibians, 87 species of reptiles and 50 types of freshwater fish.   Some of the edible fish in the river include catfish, bluegill sunfish, sardine, black bass, rainbow trout, carp and the Alberca silverside.

Hiking Copper Canyon is an activity that can be enjoyed by the entire family regardless of fitness level.  Copper Canyon has hundreds of trails all waiting for you to explore them.  This activity is also great because you set your own pace.  You take rests when you need them or push your limits on the tougher terrain.  While you are hiking you will get the opportunity to see  some of the animals that call this canyon home.

Kayaking Copper Canyon is an exciting activity.  It is not extremely difficult and can be a great team-building activity if you choose a tandem kayak.  You will float down one of the six rivers and have the opportunity to feel small between such a massive canyon.  You can even fish right from your kayak if fishing is something that you enjoy.

Biking Copper Canyon can be an activity for the thrill seekers in your party.  Copper Canyon has many bike friendly paths that swirl left and right to keep your adrenaline pumping.  If your bike is equipped for it and you want a little bit more of a bigger rush, you can even try biking Copper Canyon off road. The off road trails will heighten your excitement and keep you on your toes.

If you are thinking about taking a trip to Copper Canyon Mexico, be sure to contact Amigo Trails.  Amigo Trails is a tour company that has dedicated themselves to giving one of a kind tours filled with unique fun facts that only the local tour guides would know.  Their expertise and access to little-known sections of the canyon will make any visit to this region unique and memorable.  Contact them today to have them start helping you plan your next visit.