The Northern area of Mexico is impressive for its stark and rugged beauty. Here you will find desert, cowboys, cattle ranches, cacti, and even rattlesnakes, but it is here also that you will see the fantastic natural wonder that is the Copper Canyon. Take the train through the canyon and explore the area on foot, you may even catch a glimpse of the Tarahumara Indians who inhabit the canyon; this is one of the most fascinating and dramatic train journeys in the world.