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Culture and Traditions
Destinations
Adventure and Nature
Magical Towns
Information
MICE tourism
OLD MINING TOWN
It is the most charming mining town in the Sierra Tarahumara. Its mines produced abundant silver since the early 18th century. Located at the bottom of the Barranca (Canyon) with the same name, it used to have up to 10,000 inhabitants.
Walking through its streets and observing its buildings transports you to another time, and the best part is interacting with the locals who can tell you their stories and legends.
Currently, only a thousand people live there. During the winter months, visitors come to enjoy its semi-tropical climate and vegetation. Mangoes, papayas, citrus fruits, and avocados are harvested, considered exotic in these latitudes.
Don't forget to buy some beautiful crafts made by the Tarahumara Indians, such as musical instruments, kitchen utensils, pottery pieces, jewelry, and baskets, among others.
There is a wide variety of tourist services available for all tastes and budgets.
The climate is generally cold in the higher parts and becomes warmer in the lower parts. The average temperature is 17ºC. However, it is important to note that it can be extreme. In summer, temperatures can exceed 30ºC, while in winter, they can drop below 10ºC.
It is located 394 km (7 hours and 45 minutes) from the city of Chihuahua, 279 km (7 hours and 45 minutes) from Los Mochis, and 136 km (4 hours) from Creel.
Batopilas
What to See in Batopilas
Tourist Attractions in Batopilas
Buildings and Mansions
Some buildings and haciendas that were constructed from the 17th to the 19th centuries have been preserved in the town. These include the Hacienda San Miguel, the 19th-century Municipal Presidency, the Temple of the Virgen del Carmen, the Morales and Barffuson houses, both from the 18th century, and the residence of Marqués Bustamante.
Ex Hacienda Shepherd
It is a witness to the mining past, especially from the 19th century and early 20th century. This construction of red bricks belonged to one of the important miners in the region, Robert Shepherd. The furniture and atmosphere of the old haciendas have been preserved here.
Interestingly, Robert Shepherd brought electricity to Batopilas, making it the second locality in Mexico, after the capital, to have electricity.
Mines
Both in La Bufa and Batopilas, you can visit some abandoned mines. Guided tours take you to explore tunnels, bridges, and canals, part of the glorious past of this mining town.
Samachique
In the nearby community of Samachique, you can visit the Church of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Samachique, which dates back to the 18th century. Other old constructions that can be visited in the area include the mission of Nuestra Señora de Loreto de Yoquivo, also from the 18th century, and six kilometers downstream, the monumental construction of the Church of Santo Ángel Custodio de Satevó, built by Jesuits in the 17th century, which was erected in the middle of the canyon.
What to Do in Batopilas
Choose your Adventure in Chihuahua
UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES IN BATOPILAS
Explore the town's attractions and learn about its legends
The town has preserved its colonial atmosphere with beautiful plazas, an aqueduct, and bridges made of ropes and river rocks that are 3 km long, built in the late 19th century. In fact, there is a route that takes you to visit all these attractions while listening to the legends surrounding each place, including its mines.
Be amazed by spectacular landscapes
Visit the Mirador (Lookout) of La Bufa, located on the way to Creel, from which you have an incomparable panoramic view of the town, the Batopilas River, and the surrounding formations.
Experience Nature
It is possible to visit the beautiful surroundings where you can engage in activities such as ATV rides, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
You can visit the Piedra Redonda lookout, from where you can contemplate the Barranca de los Plátanos with its beautiful waterfalls and the community of Cerro Colorado.
In the surroundings of the Batopilas River, there are several ideal places for camping and refreshing oneself in its transparent waters, especially during the summer season. There are some waterfalls that you can visit by following the stream through the Barranca de los Plátanos, where attractive cascades are formed in some sections.
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