For those who want to get acquainted with the culture and history of the Tarahumara, we have compiled a list of books and links. The Bibliography also contains an essay titled "Myth and Reality" that provides a glimpse into contemporary life in the Sierra Tarahumara.

• Tarahumara: Where Night is the Day of the Moon - Bernard L. Fontana,   U. of Arizona Press 1997.
• Rarámuri Souls - William L. Merrill, Smithsonian Institute Press 1995.   A study of Tarahumara religious beliefs and curing practices.
• Tarahumara of Sierra Madre: Survivors on the Canyon's Edge - John Kennedy, ASilomar Press 1996.
• The Tarahumara, an Indian Tribe of Northern Mexico - Bennett & Zing, 1935. One of the first significant studies of the Tarahumara way of life. Out of print.
• Unknown Mexico: Explorations and Adventures Among the Tarahumara, Tepehuane, Cora, Huichol, Tarasco and Aztec Indians - Carl Lumholtz 1894. First western ethnologist to study the Tarahumara. Out of print.
• Tarahumar of Mexico: Their Environment and Material Culture - Campbell W. Pennington, U. of Utah Press 1963. A geographer's perspective. Out of print.
• Híkuri ba, Peyoteriten der Tarahumara - Claus Deimel, 1996, Landes Museum, Hannover. Professor Deimel is a German anthropologist who spent time in the Sierra researching peyote curing practices of the Tarahumara. His book, in German, can be purchased directly from the Cedon Museum Shop, for 20 DM.   fax: +511-8093655
• In the Sierra - Jeff Biggers, 2006. Based on his one-year sojourn among the Raramuri/Tarahumara, award---winning journalist Jeff Biggers offers a rare look into the ways of the most resilient indigenous culture in the Americas, the exploits of the Mexican mountaineers, and the fascinating parade of argonauts and accidental travelers that has journeyed into the Sierra Madre over centuries.
• Jaguar and Serpent. The Cosmos of Indians in Mexico, Central and South America (Dietrich Reimer Verlag, Berlin 2000) Contains several articles about Rarámuri peyote, masks and medical herbs. Written by Claus Deimel with Elke Ruhnau for an exhibition in Hannover.
• Culturas Indigenas de la Sierra Tarahumara by Electronic Publishing, 1999. This CD-ROM includes texts, maps, and multimedia elements that deal with the culture and history of the four Indian groups that live in the Tarahumara Mountains. Spanish only.
• The Unholy Tarahumara A documentary film by Kathryn Ferguson, produced in the area around Norogachi. Rent or purchase from Filmakers Library, 124 E. 40th St., New York, NY 10016
  email: info@filmakers.com   ph: 212-808-4980
• The Raramuri Education Initiative "In 2003 the traditional Rarámuri authorities and other residents of the Norogachi area established an asociación civil (the Mexican equivalent of a non-profit organization) to encourage the preservation of Rarámuri language and culture. Known as Busuréwame, A.C., this NGO will provide the framework within which the REI will be organized and managed. It will complete this undertaking in close consultation with the members of the participating communities and in collaboration with Mexico-North."
• Mexico, Adventures in Nature - Ron Mader, 1998 John Muir Publications. A comprehensive guidebook to Mexico's parks and protected areas, with an eye on ecotourism and responsible environmental travel.
• Northern Mexico Handbook- Joe Cummings, Moon Publications 1998. In depth coverage of the region and loaded with useful travel information.
• Rethinking Tourism and Ecotravel : The Paving of Paradise and What You Can Do to Stop It - Deborah McLaren, director of the Rethinking Tourism Project gives an overview of the tourism industry and offers alternative strategies. 1997 Kumarian Press.
• Ecotourism and Sustainable Development : Who Owns Paradise? - Martha Honey, Island Press 1999. An account of worldwide ecotourism projects and their economic and cultural impact on indigenous populations.

• Umarike Expediciones a Creel based outfitter, Arturo Gutierrez provides high quality guided trips and service for small groups of people.
• Journey Mexico a San Diego based outfitter, Journey Mexico provides high quality scheduled group tours in many areas including the Copper Canyon.
• Kitty Snead Photography Kitty has joined Santiago on many back country excursions.
• Photography by Richard Speedy Richard has joined Santiago for many excusions and festivals.
• VOSH Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity. A Minnesota VOSH chapter worked with Santiago to provide glasses to people in the Norogachi area in the fall of 2003. Consider sending a tax deductible donation to this phenomenal organization.
• GoNomad's Miniguide to Urique How to get there, what to do and where to stay...
• Earthfoot Information about small scale ecotourism around the world.
• GoNOMAD A wonderful site devoted to alternative travel.
• Mexico Online is an online information service and consulting business, providing resources for individuals and businesses interested in Mexico, whatever the topic might be.
• The Chihuahua State Tourism Office has announced the opening of their new English language Copper Canyon web site.
• Ethnic Tourism in the Sierra Tarahumara: A Comparison of Two Raramuri Ejidos -by Amy Elizabeth Anderson. (Phd Thesis)
• Borderlines- index to the monthly bulletin that provides in-depth,critical analysis of U.S.-Mexico border issues and the cross-border U.S.-Mexico relationship.
• Exploring the Barrancas del Cobre  Planeta.com's wide network of links and books. English and Spanish references.
• The Rethinking Tourism Project an organization that promotes sustainable tourism alternatives that are Indigenous owned, managed, and produced.
• Transitions Abroad Online a bimonthly guide to practical information on affordable alternatives to mass tourism: living, working, studying, or vacationing alongside the people of the host country.
• Sierra Madre Alliance Program Overview by Randall Gingrich. The Sierra Madre Alliance advises, supports, and collaborates with a number of Mexican nongovernmental organizations and indigenous communities to preserve the biological and cultural heritage of Mexico's northern Sierra Madre Occidental.
• Ultralight backpacking software. - Offers software for lightweight camping enthusiasts who use ultralight backpacking techniques!