Urique lies at the bottom of the Barranca of the same name; the Río Urique runs alongside the town. The mining town of Urique was founded in 1690. This brings together three specific interests when choosing a destination: its location in the canyon, the town’s history, and possible activities on the river. If you are looking for a place to stay, you can weigh these themes according to what you want to define your stay in Urique.

Urique in the Barranca

The Barranca de Urique is 1,879 meters deep and the deepest canyon in the Barrancas del Cobre complex. The mining town of Urique lies at the bottom of this eponymous barranca. The depth describes the canyon, while its location at the bottom places the settlement geographically. The Río Urique runs alongside Urique; the river and canyon therefore represent two distinct geographic features of the town.

Getting there via Bahuichivo

One possible route is to take the Chihuahua-Pacific Railway to Bahuichivo station; from there, an unpaved road leads to Urique. The journey therefore consists first of the rail route to Bahuichivo and then the road section to the town. Check current train service and road conditions before traveling. This makes it possible to plan your journey and choice of accommodation together.

Local history around La Central

The mining town of Urique was founded in 1690; La Central, the town’s oldest building, dates from the late 19th century. The two dates mark different historical periods: 1690 refers to the town’s founding, while the later date refers to the building’s construction. La Central was initially a hacienda and was later also used as a currency exchange. Both the building’s age and its changing function are therefore relevant to the town’s history. If you are interested in Urique’s history as well as its landscape, La Central offers a specific point of reference: its construction date and former uses can be linked to a named building.

Activities on the Río Urique

Swimming, kayaking, and fishing are possible activities on the Río Urique, which runs alongside Urique. The options all relate to the same river but appeal to different interests: spending time in the water, taking a kayak trip, or fishing. Check local conditions and access before taking part, before making any activity a firm part of your plans.

Choose accommodation based on your reason for traveling

When looking for hotels in Urique, you can first decide what matters most to you: the Barranca as a landscape, La Central and the town’s history, or possible activities on the river. It is also worth including the route via Bahuichivo in your plans, since it involves both a rail and a road leg.

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