CREEL,
Mexico, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The land of
the Tarahumara or Rarámuris, which translates as 'light feet',
in the Barrancas del Cobre,
located in the state of Chihuahua,
is a stunning set of canyons almost 2,000 metres deep that is
emerging as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in
northern Mexico.
Close to the Chihuahuan Desert and its prickly nopales and
sotoles, this natural treasure has maintained its charm thanks to
the difficulty of access and was first reached by a Spanish Jesuit
in 1608.
The Copper Canyon offers
everything from tropical climates in the depths of its canyons to
high mountain climates with frequent snowfall, which means that
the Rarámuris live in a semi-sedentary way, ascending or
descending the sierra depending on the change of season.
The region has several 'pueblos mágicos', such as
Batopilas or Creel, designated as such by the Mexican
Ministry of Tourism for their work in protecting and preserving
their cultural richness.
It is also home to Mexico's
most famous train, the Chepe Express, which runs from
Chihuahua City to Los Mochis, in
the Pacific Ocean state of Sinaloa, and during its more than ten-hour
journey offers stunning views of the changing landscapes from the
sierra to the sea.
In Creel, a town of 5,000
inhabitants, the Barrancas del Cobre Airport, which is
expected to receive commercial flights by the end of 2025, began
operations in January, according to sources from the organisation
Desarrollo Económico del Estado de Chihuahua (DESEC), that supports
these initiatives.
'Before there were only airports, and they are still operating,
some on the main street of the towns. My respects to the pilots,
almost kamikazes. With this airport they will have more security,'
said Armando Cárdenas, the airport administrator.
In the heart of the barrancas, an hour's drive from
Creel, is the Parque Aventura de
Barranca, opened in 2010, which
boasts the world's longest zip line, a 2.5-kilometre-long course at
an altitude of more than 1,000 metres.
Raúl Rodríguez, director of the Parque Aventura de Barrancas, emphasised that it represents a
primordial place for the growth of the region, being 'the capital'
of the Sierra Tarahumara due to its strategic location and the
services it offers.
More information: https://desec.mx/
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