Anyone done the Copper Canyon?

I'm told that taking the train up from Los Mochis is well worth it.

Take the train tour and be sure to visit the Valle de los Hongos y Las Ranas. Really, there's more to see and do than you'll have time for on a tour, but try to do and see everything you can. You will NOT be disappointed. The Rarámuri are very hospitable and their culture is fascinating.

I rode a motorcycle across the Copper Canyon. It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I did it on my own but there is a motorcycle tour company operating in the region:

Rosen's Rides

I think this is by far the best way to do it!

I did it as part of a trip down to Morelia, and I followed a route fairly close to that of the train on that segment, from Chihuahua to Los Mochis. I spent two or three nights with an American who has a place in Urique, a small village at the bottom of one of the canyons.

Doing it by motorcycle was a truly amazing experience.

(Looking towards the Urique canyon)

(At Entre Amigos in Urique)

(Heading towards Choix)

We spent two weeks traveling Copper Canyon on our own. We used a company named California Native to make the major arrangements and were happy with their service. We had hoped to do a lot on horseback but a major rain/snow storm squashed that idea at Divisidaro and a missing/drunk horse owner never showed in Batopilas. We made up for it to a degree in Cerocauhi and found makeshift ways to get around in other areas. We used the train to go from El Fuente to Creel.

Try not to ride the train on days when large tour groups are scheduled, or at least bring your own food on board.