State of Chihuahua - Estado de Chihuahua

State location.

Chihuahua is a state of North of Mexico and it has an area of ​​247,455 km² which makes it the largest in the country. The state of Chihuahua is made up of three large regions called Sierra, Llanura, Meseta and Desierto, which follow one another from west to east in the form of large bands. This gives the climate and geography immensely contrasting conditions that give the state two of its best-known images: its great deserts, its snow-capped mountains and ravines covered with alpine forests. All of this makes it conducive to ecotourism. In addition, the state has mining towns and colonial cities that were of great importance to the history of the country. The state also has the only passenger train in the entire country, the famous CHEPE.

Context

Chihuahua is a vast region, it is the largest state in Mexico. Its area of ​​245,000km2 makes it about half the size of Spain or by the size of the United Kingdom. Transportation costs can be spent quickly in such a large rugged region.

Regions

Cities

Other destinations

Basaseachic del P waterfallBasaseachi waterfall national arche, in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico.
  • Basaseachi Waterfall National Park, with the The basaseachi Cascade, the highest waterfall in Mexico.
  • Copper Canyon One of the great natural attractions of Mexico. Beautiful landscapes, hidden waterfalls, and timeless canyon towns.
  • Cumbres de Majalca National Park This extraordinary and beautiful park in the forest between Chihuahua Y Juarez City.
  • Arareko Lake also know as Arareco Lake It is located 5 kilometers from Creel in the Municipality of Bocoyna, next to the Tarahumara ejido of San Ignacio de Arareco.
  • Peguis Canyon A dramatic geological feature near Ojinaga in the area adjacent to the Big Bend National Park across the texas border with chihuahua.

To get

By plane

The State of Chihuahua has three international airports:

In front of the General Roberto Fierro Villalobosesta International Airport.
  • General Roberto Fierro Villalobosesta International Airport located 18 kilometers northeast of the City of Chihuahua. The best option to get to or from the airport is by taxi. The approximate cost to the city center is $ 200.00.
  • Abraham González International Airport located in Juarez City
  • Creel International Airport located in Bocoyna

Travel

Talk

Learn

Watch

Archaeological zone of Paquimé.
  • Pre-Hispanic settlements, at various sites near Big houses Y Paquimé Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
  • Mennonite colony The largest in the world. Well known for a variety of agricultural products, especially its cheeses and apples.

Do

Rock climbing Y abseiling there are many canyons and rock formations in the state.

To buy

Chihuahua is not as well known for its crafts and artisans as some of the southern states that are generally preferred by tourists. But western clothing (boots, hats and shirts), as well as saddles and tactics are of high quality and priced fairly. Finding appropriate sizes can be challenging for some visitors.

  • Ceramics Made in the village in Mata Ortiz it is considered one of the best in the world.
  • Cheese made by the Mennonites in the north of the state is also famous throughout Mexico and the southwestern United States.
  • Vanilla and the Sotol: Little known and forgotten Chihuahuan drink that comes from the distillate of the serque, it has a history of more than 800 years and the most recognized, the Coyame sotol.

To eat

Chihuahua stands out for its exquisite variety of dishes and regional food, Among its most important dishes are:

  • Divorced eggs They are presented as two fried eggs, one of them bathed in a red dry chili sauce and the other in a green jalapeño and tomatillo chili sauce and which are regularly accompanied with refried beans and cheese.
  • Burritos
  • Bear broth
  • Santa Rita Empanadas
  • Curd Gorditas
  • Machaca with egg
  • Quesadillas Grilled tortillas with white cheese and sauce.

and also include dishes such as fine cuts of beef, red chili, dried or crushed meat, past chili, flour tortillas and charcoal-grilled meat.

Drink and go out

Some travelers report that the tap water here is safe, but still most tourists prefer it safe and buy bottled water.

  • Daisies This world famous tequila concoction originated here in Juarez City in 1942.
  • Sotol

Sleep

Health

Respect

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