The Main Event …. Copper Canyon

On By DbmakesIn Copper Canyon Gate1 Tour Oct 2024, Mexico
Friday, October 11, 2024

But first, a walking tour of downtown Chihuahua City

The Cathedral of Chihuahua
Built 1725-1792
Padre Maldonado was a Mexican priest who became the first canonized saint and martyr from Chihuahua City
Joe going old school
First on the wall ….
And then in person!
Lots of interesting artwork on the way
Ricky Martin performed last night to celebrate the birth of the state of Chihuahua
Tarahumara Indian woman

We drove for around 90 minutes through some lovely countryside until we arrived at a Mennonite community called Manitoba.  

A little history …. 3000 Mennonites moved from Canada to this part of Mexico in 1922.  They bought 100,000 acres of barren land from the government to establish seven agricultural communities.  Today, there are one million Mennonites in Mexico. 

They are autonomous as they do not serve in the military. They run their own schools, have their own religion, have no TV (only radio), and of course, they do not use alcohol. 

We arrived at a private home where we were served a delicious  lunch prepared and served by the family. 

All home made from scratch:  potato and sausage soup, bread, cheese, meat, BUTTER!, jellies, tea and lemonade, and various baked goods.  They also sold various handmade items.  It was so much better than a commercial restaurant.  

With full stomachs, we hit the road again for a 3-hour drive through the Sierra Madre Mountains and to Copper Canyon ….

Our room with a view. 
#51 at the very end of the building
The lobby area reminds me of The Grand Canyon
Dinner time
Heading off to bed

11 thoughts on “The Main Event …. Copper Canyon”

  6. azbrujo's avatar azbrujo

    i guess i missed this post and it was our beginning. Copper Canyon was amazing. Loved the Mennonite experience. Their food was awesome. Also the chirch was spectacular, being a very part time practicing Catholic, these old churchs are a high point.

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