Discover Urique

Urique is a destination for travelers who want to experience a striking landscape alongside the town and its history. The Pueblo Minero de Urique lies at the bottom of the Barranca of the same name. At 1,879 meters, it is the deepest canyon in the Barrancas del Cobre complex. Swimming, kayaking and fishing on the Río Urique offer additional possible areas of interest. When looking for a vacation rental, you can consider whether you are most interested in the canyon, activities on the river or Urique’s history.

The Barranca and the town

The depth of the Barranca de Urique and its position within the Barrancas del Cobre complex give the landscape a distinct character: at 1,879 meters, it is the deepest canyon in this complex. The Pueblo Minero de Urique lies at the bottom of the Barranca of the same name. The canyon and the town are therefore not merely linked by related names; the town’s location at the bottom of the Barranca is explicitly part of its geographical setting. If you are interested in the landscape, this relationship is a good starting point for considering Urique as a destination. The Barranca is a defining feature, while the town itself offers further interests, including river activities and history.

Activities on the Río Urique

The Río Urique runs alongside the town. Swimming, kayaking and fishing are possible there.

Local history through two dates

The Pueblo Minero de Urique was founded in 1690. La Central, the oldest building in the town of Urique, was built in the late 19th century. The two dates refer to different things: 1690 is the founding year of the Pueblo Minero, while the late 19th century is when La Central was built. The building was initially a hacienda and was later also used as a currency exchange. La Central therefore offers a way to explore local history through its successive uses, while the founding of the Pueblo Minero provides an earlier historical reference point. If you would like to learn about Urique’s history as well as its landscape, these offer two specific topics for your trip: the founding of the Pueblo Minero and the history of the town’s oldest building.

Getting to Urique and vacation rentals

One way to reach Urique is to take the Chihuahua-Pacific Railway to Bahuichivo station and then continue to Urique on an unpaved road. When planning a trip along this route, consider the two sections together: the train goes as far as Bahuichivo, and the rest of the way to Urique is by road. No details about the duration or travel time are included in this route description. When choosing where to stay, it is important to keep Urique itself in mind as your destination and plan your journey accordingly. A vacation rental in Urique is a suitable option if you would like to choose the town as your base for the trip. Whether the Barranca, the Río Urique or local history is your main interest can help guide your choice of destination.

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