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The El Paso Shuttle

El Paso Shuttle Option

For the fourth year we are offering the popular shuttle to and from El Paso, Texas to Cerocahui, site of pre-marathon activities. Price of the shuttle continues to be less than taking public transportation plus you have a chance to get to know people going on the run, and have a guide/translator to facilitate your entry into Mexico and help you enjoy the country. Transport is in one or two 15-passenger Ford vans.

Contact me to make reservations or with questions.
Doug Rhodes (Diego) doug@mexicohorse.com

DEPARTURE

Sunday 24 February

  • Noon departure from El Paso airport and/or Motel 6--Airport-Fort Bliss, 6363 Montana Ave. phone(915) 778-6611.
  • If a flight is delayed, we will wait up to one hour. (For people arriving the night before, we suggest they stay at the Airport Motel 6).
  • There may be a brief stop at COSTCO in Juarez, another stop for tourist visas at KM30,
  • then onto Cd. Cuauhtemoc arriving about 6:00 PM or possibly later if there are delays in getting and paying for visas.

Monday 25 February

  • Time in Cuauhtemoc to change money
  • Then drive to the Divisadero Parque Ecoturismo Barranca del Cobre. We pay your admission and include time to descend into the canyon on either the tramway or ziplines before continuing to Cerocahui arriving 6-7 PM.  
  • Cost in pesos for the tramway is $250 (pesos), the zipline $600 the exchange rate as of this writing is 12.7 pesos to the U.S. dollar.  
  • Note: The zipline has 7 sections, two suspension bridges and includes return by the tramway. We cannot recommend it too highly.

Tuesday 26 February

  • The Hotel Paraiso de Oso will offer optional local hikes and a tour to Cerocahui with time for visiting the Tarahumara Indian School These activities are free for people staying at the Oso (tips to guides are appreciated).

Wednesday 27 February

  • A pre-race hike to Urique, space may be limited, race organizers will provide more information.
  • For those staying at the Oso, we offer a vehicle transfer to Urique arriving by early afternoon (time is flexible) with stops at viewpoints. This transfer costs $25 USD.
  • For those hiking down, transfer of one or two pieces of luggage is included in the cost of your hike.

Room rates will be announced separately for the Hotel Paraiso del  Oso, Cerocahui, headquarters for prerace activities. In addition to full service rooms, camping and dorm space is available. For security, we do not suggest camping away from the hotel.

RETURN 

Monday 4 March

  • 9:00 AM departure from Urique, brief bathroom stop at Hotel Paraiso and for people to walk out the kinks.
  • Travel to Divisadero for a short stop then continue to Cd. Cuauhtemoc for the night.
  • Possible stop in Creel and at a Mennonite Museum if there is interest.

(Travel time 8-9 hours total)

Tuesday 5 March

  • 8:15 AM departure, breakfast available at several restaurants close to hotel.
  • We'll attempt to stop as needed to give people breaks and stop to turn in tourist visas.
  • Depending on the border crossing, we expect to arrive in El Paso from 2:00 to 4:00

PM. Do not book any flight departures prior to 6:00 PM to allow for delays on the border. (Road time about 6 hours total).

NOTE: Times are approximate and subject to change because of conditions under or beyond our control. We cannot be responsible if unexpected delays cause you to miss a return flight.


Notes

  • The cost of the round-trip transfer from El Paso to Cerocahui and return from Urique is $250 U.S.D.
  • Riders are responsible for meals, lodging and other expenses during the transfers. (Note: most hotel rooms have 2 beds, should people want to share a room.  I tend to stay in mid-range hotels running about $35 USD per room.)  
  • I can take up to 14 riders in one van, if there is demand we may add a second van.
  • The first van will have a bilingual driver who is also a guide, the second van may have a driver who speaks only Spanish.
  • A 50% deposit is required to reserve your space.  This deposit is non-refundable but may be transferred to another rider.
  • Final payment is due 30 days prior to departure.
  • Please print out and keep a copy of all payments to bring with you.
  • Payment may be made by Paypal to doug@mexicohorse.com or by check payable to Doug Rhodes and sent to P.O. Box 31089, El Paso, TX, 79931.

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Ultra Caballo Blanco

Copper Canyon Ultramarathon

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About the Ultra Caballo Blanco (CCUM)

"We come together in Las Barrancas del Cobre to create peace and harmony, sharing with/of all that is provided to us by our Mother Earth. -Caballo Blanco

​ In honoring all former traditions of this 50-mile foot race, both cash prizes and food vales (vouchers), are rewarded to the top finishers. Runners completing each loop, receive vouchers which provides maize, beans, rice, flour and non-GMO seed corn for their families. This reward ensures nutritional sustenance to both the physical and cultural survival of the Raramuri people. The celebration also includes the Corrida de los Caballitos Kids’ Run, a race for the children of the Canyons, awarding all children finisher medals, shirts and school supplies.

The Ultra Caballo Blanco "Copper Canyon"  is Directed by Ultrarunners Maria Walton and philanthropic race organizer Josue Stephens, founder and director of the Fuego y Agua Ultramarathon in Nicaragua.

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