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Archaeological Region

Heritage of the humanity

Paquime

Argeological Region: Paquime

Paquimé: An ancient city designated as a World Heritage Site.

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Archaeological Zone

Region Map

Select the place you want to visit on the map and marvel at its tourist attractions.

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Some History

Since the 6th century, the settlement of what would be the most important city in Arid America began in Paquimé.

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Places to Visit

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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.

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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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