The State of Chihuahua its located at the central northernmost part of Mexico, sharing borders with the States of Texas and New Mexico, USA. If you appreciate native culture, nature, outdoors, old and new architecture, and good food and wine, this is an ideal destination for you.
The Copper Canyon is a breathtaking system of canyons nicknamed the Grand Canyon of Mexico. Commanding unparalleled views and boasting a rich cultural heritage, this vast, rugged terrain introduces visitors to the ancestral worldviews, lifestyles and cultures of indigenous peoples like the Rarámuri. The best way to enjoy the region and all the tourist activities it has to offer is to hire the services of a tourism agency.
Hiking in the area, visiting the magic towns and riding in the Chihuahua al Pacifico railway, are a must do experiences. Chihuahua al Pacífico railway, nicknamed El Chepe, goes through impressive landscapes and offers an exceptional view of the region’s stunning depths and heights, the canyons and mountains.
Traveling on El Chepe affords an inside view of the breathtaking natural beauty of the area as you move along effortlessly through numerous gorges, 86 tunnels and over 175 bridges. Incomparable panoramas capture Copper Canyon’s grandeur and magnificence. What’s more, various routes and options are available, from short trips to longer journeys covering more of the region. This unique experience takes you into the heart of Copper Canyon on an utterly unforgettable trip. This train journey its ranked in the top ten train rides on Earth.
CREEL A MAGIC TOWN
Every memorable adventure begins with an unforgettable starting point, and that is precisely what Creel is to visitors to Copper Canyon, one of the most impressive natural attractions in the country. Situated in the mountainous, tree-covered Sierra Tarahumara, the town is a gateway to breathtaking canyons, ravines and rock formations.
In 2007, it was added to the list of Magical Towns that embody the many and varied facets of national identity and that are excellent points of departure for discovering Mexico’s hidden treasures.
DIVISADERO STATION
Copper Canyon´s Adventure Park
At Divisadero Station, one finds an adventure park offering a wide range of activities and outdoor adventures that include careening down all 8,379 feet of the world’s longest zipline at speeds of 50 to 84 miles an hour. A fun and safe way to enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the region and the various hiking routes through the canyons, this Adventure Park also features a cable car.
Thrill-seekers can rappel down a 157-foot Via Ferrata route, cross hanging bridges and climb, while the less daring can take in the majesty of the canyons from the safety of the restaurant, which has a large glass wall.
At Divisadero, you will find hotels built at the very edge of the canyons, offering canyon view guest rooms, excellent cuisine and local wine labels and spirits.
CASAS GRANDES, THE MAGICAL TOWN OF THE PAQUIMÉ.
Located to the northwest part of Chihuahua State, at the mere mention of Casas Grandes, the conversation immediately turns to two closely related topics: the ancient city of Paquimé and Mata Ortiz ceramics. Once the most important trading post connecting North and Central America, the inhabitants of Paquimé mastered the art of pottery and overcame desert hardship by creating and materializing a system that provided the ancient city of Paquimé with running water.
In the nearby town of Mata Ortiz, the ancient Paquimé pottery-making technique that now enjoys international fame has been revived. Each piece is crafted completely by hand, from start to finish, and decorated with natural pigments, exactly the way they were originally made more than six centuries ago.
THE PAQUIMÉ ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE
is where Mesoamerican culture meets the desert, it reached its peak in the 14th and 15th centuries, and the numerous remains found at the partially excavated site. This impressive group of labyrinthine bear witness to a vibrant culture per-water-and-mud buildings is designed perfectly adapted to its natural environment and surroundings to maximize every inch of the plateau where they sit. In 1998, UNESCO named the ancient city of Paquimé World Heritage Site.Paquimé, in Casas Grandes, played a major role in trade and cultural exchanges between the peoples of northern Mexico and the most advanced Mesoamerican civilizations.
MUSEO DE LAS CULTURAS DEL NORTE.
This site museum was built in 1993 and opened to the public in 1996. Designed by Mario Schjetnan, it melds seamlessly with both the architectural style and natural surroundings of the Paquimé archeological site.The most interesting exhibition illustrates the culture, economic activities and life-styles of the site’s ancient inhabitants, from the first settlers in the region to the time Paquimé reached its splendor.
MATA ORTIZ is the birthplace of the most highly respected potters in northern Mexico has several workshops, a gallery that honors Don Juan Quezada, (1941-2021) most of the pottery finds excavated at the Paquimé archeological site are small pots with both conventional and anthropomorphic and zoomorphic shapes, The small desert town of Juan Mata Ortiz first appeared on the map in the 1970s when Juan Quezada took on the difficult task of reviving ancient Paquimé ceramic designs to create a style known as “Mata Ortiz pottery,” a handcrafted marriage of ancestral and contemporary art. Juan Quezada Celado, who revived this artform, was a recipient of many distinctions and a National Arts and Sciences Award.
