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Copper Canyon Attractions |
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| Copper Canyon is the name given to a network of enormous canyons comprising the steepest part of the Sierra Tarahumara. Major canyons include Urique (6164 feet deep), Sinforosa (6003 ft.), Batopilas (5905 ft), Candameña (5741 ft), Río Mayo (5511 ft), Huápoca (5314 ft), Chínipas (5249 ft), Septentrión (5249 ft) and Oteros (4986 ft), to mention only the deepest, which are larger than the famous Grand Canyon. |
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Basaseachic Fall - One of the Copper Canyon's and Chihuahua's most famous sites is Basaseachic Falls within Basaseachic National Park, which covers a spectacular part of Candameña Canyon The Basaeachic Cascade is the second highest waterfall in Mexico and the 28th in the world, its beauty is extraordinary and is blanketed by one of the best-preserved pine forests of the range. The best time to visit this area is in the summer months mid-June through to September or in the winter months if the snowfall has been good. |
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Candameña Canyon - Also know as the "Canyon of the Cascades. Without a doubt, the main attraction for visitors to Candameña Canyon is its formidable falls. it has the two highest drop waterfalls in Mexico: Piedra Volada and Baseaseachi, other sites include Pena del gigante, It is the highest vertical rock face in the country, dropping a straight 885 meters to the Candameña River at its base. Guided tours of this canyon are available and it can be hiked in under three days. The easiest way to view this area is by train. |
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Peña del Gigante - or sometimes reffered to as "EL Gigante" Located in the northwestern part of the Parque Natural Barrancas. This stone monolith stands out on a national and international level for having a totally vertical face and its sheer magnitude, with a free fall of 885 meters (2,290 feet). Peña del gigante has now become recognized for its climbing potential. it is also perfect for rappeling.
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Piedra Volada Falls - The English translation is "Flying Stone". Located in the Candamena Canyon. a free fall of 453 meters, Pierdra Falls is considered the highest in Mexico and the 11th highest in the world. Although its flow is not as great as that of Basaseachic. The best time to view the falls is during the rainy season in mid-summer, early fall. The falls are so remote that it was only discovered by the outside world in 1995. The magnificent paths that lead to Piedra Volada offer some great viewpoints including Huajumar and Cerro de la Corona. |
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Tarahumara Indians - The Tarahumara Indians of northern Mexico’s Sierra Madre are among the largest and most traditional native American societies in all of North America. There doesn’t appear to be a consensus regarding the number of Tarahumara Indians living in the Sierra Madre but estimates range from 35,000 to 70,000. They are currently confronted by the rapid loss of their language and cultural traditions and severe degradation of their environment…More |
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