Archaeological zone 40 houses
These cliff houses are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their anthropological and archaeological importance, being the most...
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Misión de Janos, the final frontier
The Mission of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad has silently witnessed the challenges Franciscans encountered while evangelizing the indigenous populations. The Janos and Sumas groups were known for their ferocity, much like the Apaches, and they resisted the conquistadors, likely contributing to their eventual extinction. Janos preserves a significant archive from the colonial era, making it a paradise for researchers and nature enthusiasts alike.
Some History
The Janos Mission was founded in 1640, as recorded in the chronicles of the time, they faced multiple problems with the native tribes since they were very hostile. For this reason, Janos became one of the 18 Prisons founded on the then last frontier of Nueva Vizcaya. To the hostilities of the Hanos and Sumas, those of the Apaches and the Comanches were added. Today Janos is a peaceful town of ranchers, ranchers and cowboys.
Places to Visit
Local culture
Food
The so-called cowboy food is typical in Janos. Pork roasts with green or red chili peppers, accompanied by rice and beans, are also called wedding roasts. The ranches provide very good beef, pork and turkey. The tortillas are made of flour or corn.
Tradition and customs
The “days of observance” are observed in the Catholic liturgy and the civic calendar. Therefore, Janos is no exception to the celebration of Holy Week, Christmas, and the day of the Patron Saint, as well as the independence struggle and the Mexican Revolution.
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