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Urique: Spectacular viewpoint
At the breathtaking Barrancas viewpoint, situated in Bahuichivo, visitors can descend 1800 meters to explore Urique. Cerocahui provides accommodation options, while Cerro del Gallego offers impressive panoramic views. The area also hosts annual running competitions, attracting both local athletes and those who are 'born to run'.
Some History
In 1690 a gold mine was discovered at the bottom of the Urique ravine, which in Spanish
rarámuri meansplace of ravines. Priests from the company of Jesus arrived to evangelize the natives. When the deposits were depleted, the population basically dedicated themselves to small-scale agriculture and livestock farming, leaving mining as an artisanal job.
Local culture
Food
As in the rest of the Copper Canyons, the local's diet was based mainly on their crops, which included corn, beans, chili peppers and squash. Thanks to Chepe, seafood arrived from the Sea of Cortez and good meat arrived from cattle ranches.
Natural heritage
The deepest abyss of 1830 meters. and the most infinite view can be seen from the Cerro del Gallego viewpoint, an obligatory step to descend towards the town of Urique. The abysses and its tropical climate foster the life of endemic birds, it is a paradise for bird watchers.
Copper Canyon
Gallego Hill
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