At Easter, Raramuri (Tarahumara) Indians of the Copper Canyon have impressive ceremonies to celebrate their faith.

Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is the most exciting fiesta in the Copper Canyon region. Thousands of Raramuri Indians leave remote ranchitos (small villages and settlements) to walk hours, even days, to isolated religious centers where they participate in ceremonies that originated with Jesuit priests over three centuries ago.

Please note that these celebrations are an authentic expression of faith for the Raramuri --few, if any, other outsiders will be present, and we ask that all visitors be properly respectful of the Raramuri and their beliefs.

Next scheduled trips in 2012:

April 01-09