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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Archaeological Region
Heritage of the humanity
Paquime
Argeological Region: Paquime
Paquimé: An ancient city designated as a World Heritage Site.
Some History
Since the 6th century, the settlement of what would be the most important city in Arid America began in Paquimé.
Places to Visit
Local culture
Food
The best chilaca chile is grown in the Buenaventura Valley, left to dry on plants and then dried in the sun. The result is the regional delicacy of roasted Chile Colorado. The Parson turkeys served at Christmas throughout Mexico come from the Nuevo and Casas Grandes areas.
Religion
The devotion to the Virgin of Guadalupe, as in all of Mexico, is celebrated on December 12 in Madera, Nuevo and Casas Grandes with music and dances by matachines, and stalls are set up to sell Mexican snacks, among which burritos and enchiladas stand out.
Tradition and customs
In the enigmatic city of Paquimé, one of the most admirable cultures developed in the middle of the immense desert. Its artisan tradition survives in the hands of the potters of Mata Ortiz. The Museum of Northern Cultures teaches us about the ways of life of the ancients.
Cultural heritage
The ancient civilization that developed in Paquimé covers more than 200 km. The core city was Paquimé, while crops were stored in caves in huge granaries, such as the Cueva de la Olla, there were also homes built in caves, such as 40 Casas near Ciudad Madera. At the Museum of Northern Cultures located in Paquimé, you will learn this and more. In the Pottery town of Mata Ortiz, visit the gallery houses.
Ceramic vases
Mata Ortiz
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