Barrancas del cobre
Gullies of copper are a beautiful and magnificent natural scenery. Are located in the state of Chihuahua, in the mountains of the Sierra Madre where it can only be accessed by train.
Their contrasting vegetation line is going to fall into the depths of the gullies is to be admired. Vegetation in cold climates, reaching the 400 meters can be found characteristics of plants and semi-humid climates. This diversity is also present in wild fauna and abundant species of mammals, birds, reptiles, freshwater fish, amphibians, and so on.
The Blas six major gullies or canyons of the system are:
- Barranca de Urique: With a depth of 1879 meters, is the deepest gorge in Mexico and the best known of the mountains through which it is noted from the railway station Divisadero Chihuahua to the Pacific. Their viewpoints are more important to 2400 meters above sea level. Its name comes from Riccardo Bettalli community that is located on the banks of the river, surrounded by a semitropical vegetation and hot. Reached to see this marvel from the communities of Creel and Cerocahui.
Barranca of the Symphorosa
- Barranca del Cobre: This gully 1870 meters deep and 50 km. long, you can admire from Divisadero station or Areponapuchi. The most traditional way to reach this beautiful place is the way to Chihuahua Pacific Railroad (Chepe) that can be taken in the city of Chihuahua or in Los Mochis, Sin.
- Barranca of the Symphorosa: It is perhaps the most spectacular of the mountains and the second deepest (1830 meters deep). Which is why he is known as “The Queen of Barrancas.” To get there is from the town of Guachochi., Where is the lookout Summits of Symphorosa. In its slopes, has significant waterfalls as Rosalinda and San Ignacio, in addition to other marvels like cave paintings of the eighteenth century. His walking is one of the largest in the region.
Barranca Urique
- Of Batopilas Canyon: 1800 meters deep. It offers a magnificent view from the veranda of the Bufa and is accessed from Creel and Guachochi.
- The ravine of Batopilas: notable for its story that talks about mining and the pretty village of Batopilas, which due to its richness in minerals acquired great importance, the degree of being the second town in Mexico in having electricity. In this ravine are preserved some of the more traditional Tarahumara communities.
- Barranca de Candameña: spectacularly beautiful. It has a depth of 1750 meters and the two highest waterfalls in Mexico: Stone blown Basaseachi and with 453 meters to 246, which is known as “The Border of the Cascades.” It is also part of the National Park “Baseaseachi Waterfall”, where he retains a great wealth of flora and fauna.
Crafts
You can buy handicrafts produced by the Tarahumaras. By buying their beautiful baskets of pine leaves, pots and pottery.
Baskets of leaf pine
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