La Prieta Mine
La Prieta Mine, recognized as the place where Hidalgo del Parral was founded and where it was founded. Currently out of operation, there...
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JIMENEZ
Jimenez
San Cristo de Burgos Parish
In the Mapimí Bolsón
The first city that welcomes you to the state of Chihuahua when arriving from the south is Jiménez. Spanish conquistadors reached the area in 1643, encountering native inhabitants along the banks of the Florido River who were not initially welcoming. Eventually, the Spanish prevailed and established a military presence. Jiménez is located within the Mapimí Bolsón and is in close proximity to the core area of the 'zone of silence.'
Some History
The first known chronicles of the area date back to 1562, when Francisco de Ibarra's expedition established San Bartolomé, the first European settlement. In 1865, during the French intervention in Mexico, Jiménez was the site of the fight against the invading forces. The arrival of the railroad facilitated communications and trade. Mexican troops achieved important victories during the revolution of 1910. The Northern Division had a modern hospital aboard wagons.
Local culture
Food
In this city, the last one before leaving the state to the south, they offer delicacies based on stews and roast beef accompanied by flour tortillas. Jiménez is special for its aroma of oregano, which grows very well here. And for dessert, a sweet made of burnt milk and walnuts.
Natural heritage
The zone of silence or ground zero of the Bolsón de Mapimí is about 100 kilometers to the south. Jiménez serves as a base to venture to know this enigmatic area where there is endemic flora and fauna, there are several hot springs, salt banks and the San Pedro River.
Eye of Dolores
Municipality of Jimenez
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