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Chepe Express: A train journey through Mexico’s natural diversity
- The Chepe Express travels 350 kilometers over about 10 hours, linking Divisadero to Los Mochis through the Sierra Tarahumara.
- The route crosses 86 tunnels and 37 bridges, offering dramatic changes in altitude.
- Passengers can access a luxury dining dome, panoramic carriage, and multiple class options on the journey.
- Creel is a key stop within the journey, offering access to the Barrancas del Cobre Park and adventure activities.
- The journey highlights the Rarámuri (Tarahumara) people and their traditional crafts at various stops.
- Most travelers on the Chepe Express are domestic, with international visitors from North America, Asia, and Europe.
- El Fuerte is a common final stop, offering colonial heritage and gateway access to the Pacific coast.
- The journey is framed as more than a train ride, presenting itself as a passage through natural, cultural, and human diversity.
- Training through varied ecosystems includes altitude changes from almost 2,400 meters to sea level near the Pacific.
- Creel serves as a focal point for adventure tourism and access to canyon scenery along the route.
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