Copper Canyon Trails: Hike & Explore with Carl Franz

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Mexico's Copper Canyon is much more than just one canyon. The vast northwestern Sierra Madre and Sierra Tarahumara include at least 15 major canyons, the homeland of tens of thousands of Tarahumara (Raramuri) Indians, traditional Mexican ranchers, and prospectors. Just a day's travel south of the U.S. border, the Copper Canyon is still remarkably untouched by progress. This is one of America's most exciting, yet least-known regions for hiking, camping, and do-it-yourself adventure.

UPDATE.... : Travel Reports, Tips, Reviews, etc. : Border Crossings & Red Tape

Wednesday, April 3, 2002

Ciudad Juarez border crossing.

The Aduana station (Mexican Customs and Immigration) is located south of the border, on Highway 45 to Chihuahua City, at km 30.

There is a large modern Pemex gas station just before you reach the Aduana, on the right.

There is a fee for parking.

You'll find an ATM machine next to the restrooms. It dispenses cash, in Mexican pesos only.

According to information posted inside the Aduana offices, they will have a website, www.banjercito.com.mx. Beginning on April 01, 2002, you'll be able to submit information online that will expedite, or even result in a car import permit. "Importación temporal de vehiclulos".

The cost of the vehicle permit is $20, plus $2 IVA.. This fee is charged against the credit card you use to post the import bond.

Tuesday, April 2, 2002

CROSS BORDER TAXIS

Taxis to Juarez are available for "flat rates" near the baggage claim counter in the El Paso airport. The price, per carload, is $30 into Ciudad Juarez; $35 to the Juarez bus station; and $45 to the Juarez airport.

Recommended Book: "The Wonderful Country" by Tom Lea. A fictionalized history of El Paso and Chihuahua.

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NEW BORDER CROSSING

If you will be driving from Mexico to El Paso, be sure to read my report on the new Santa Teresa option for crossing the border.

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Copyright 1972 - 2002 by Carl Franz and Lorena Havens. Published by Carl Franz on 4/3/02 using version 1.0 of Tinderbox for Macintosh.

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