The System
The Copper Canyon is really a network of six separate canyons.
Size
At its deepest point, the Copper Canyon is 1,462 feet deeper than the Grand Canyon. The park that hosts the canyon system is an enormous 155 miles wide and 372 miles long.
Scope
Taken as a whole, the canyons that make up the Copper Canyon system are both larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon. Even conservative estimates place the size of the canyon system at least seven times larger than the Grand Canyon.
Climate
The mountainous upper reaches of the canyon have an alpine climate, and the lower reaches and floor are sub-tropical.
Indians
The area is home to a migratory Indian tribe called the Tarahumara. Their exact population is unknown, but estimates place it between 40,000 and 70,000.
The Train
A popular tourist attraction in the Copper Canyon is the Chihuahua Al Pacifico Railroad, noted for its spectacular views. It climaxes at a height of 8,000 feet, and it travels through 87 tunnels and crosses 36 bridges.
Article Written By Edwin Thomas
Edwin Thomas has been writing since 1997. His work has appeared in various online publications, including The Black Table, Proboxing-Fans and others. A travel blogger, editor and writer, Thomas has traveled from Argentina to Vietnam in pursuit of stories. He holds a Master of Arts in international affairs from American University.
