The Copper Canyon trip had been on my ‘bucket list’ for years but, to be honest, fear of straying into Narco territory put me off. Apart from the Copper Canyon rocketing into the top 5 best things I’ve ever done (and there’s a lot of competition), my Copper Canyon itinerary saved me about $700 – the whole thing cost ...

I had 2 nights in Chihuahua but as I landed early evening and departed for the Copper Canyon train early on day 3, I only had one full day to explore. However, I was happy enough with that. Here’s what I saw. ...

On this occasion, the Copper Canyon isn’t just about the journey, it’s destinations in between – don’t miss them. ...

This was room at the Ibis hotel. Just kidding! This was one of the rooms in the Museo Casa de Villa. ...

I wandered around the back of the cathedral and ate at one of the myriad street food stalls. And it was here that I discovered the true definition of a burrito, a local favourite in Chihuahua. Pay close attention. It’s a very simple dish and there isn’t any rice, cheese or beans in sight.

A touch 1970s, but the dining cart was comfortable enough, the staff friendly and, most importantly – it was the warmest place on the train (see below). ...

You can find the full and up-to-date train schedule below. The first-class train runs every day (including Sunday) while the second-class train runs: ...

Taxi downtown from the airport: the going rate should be 150 Pesos. My taxi driver tried asking for 250. There’s no taxi meter so fix the price before you get in the cab. ...

Budget is always a tricky one to cover because costs can vary so widely from person to person depending on your comfort requirements, how you get around, whether you like to imbibe a bit of alcohol or whether you can’t pass a shop without picking up a ...

I travelled the full length of the Copper Canyon on my own and I’m a five-foot tall, non-native Spanish speaking woman. Therefore, if I can do it, I’m confident most people can. However, I only met one other solo traveller during my trip so it can get lonely if you don’t have enough Spanish to strike up a conversation ...