Copper Canyon

 Hello, perhaps this post isn't about a building per se, but it is one of the places I have most enjoyed visiting.

Barrancas del Cobre 

Well, first of all, we can start by saying that this place is one of our most beautiful natural reserves, where the Taraumara people live in this ravine.

Let's start with a little history about the people of this place. The Rarámuri (or Tarahumara) have inhabited the region since pre-Hispanic times. They are known for their incredible endurance and long-distance running abilities, which led to the tradition of endurance running that is still practiced today. The word "Rarámuri" means "light-footed" in their language.

In my experience with this town, they are kind and very resilient people who are admirable because when I observed them from a distance or simply in some ravine, I saw their figures moving with their clothing of various striking colors.

Now a little more history

During the Spanish colonization, the Sierra Tarahumara region was explored by the conquistadors, but due to its geography, it was difficult for the colonizers to establish themselves in the area. They attempted to evangelize and subdue the indigenous peoples, but were unsuccessful. Thanks to this, the Rarámuri largely maintained their autonomy and traditional way of life.

Well, if we go to the tourist side of this beautiful ravine, we will have the experience that the only transportation to get to the mountain is the Chepe Express, which is one of the few trains in all of Mexico that still carries passengers.

The experience is beautiful, feeling the movement of a train cannot be compared to a car or other types of transport because you feel how the tracks twist and turn, how sometimes the driver has to brake, and if we talk about the view, we are falling short. It is an experience that I will always want to repeat.