Travel Guide CHIHUAHUA Contents
Travel Guide CHIHUAHUA Contents DISCOVER CHIHUAHUA 01 CHIHUAHUA PROFILE 03 CHIHUAHUA ATTRACTIONS 04 CHIHUAHUA DINING 14 CHIHUAHUA SHOPPING 18 CHIHUAHUA NIGHTLIFE 21 THINGS TO DO IN CHIHUAHUA 23 DISCOVER CHIHUAHUA Chihuahua is the capital city of the state of Chihuahua, the largest Mexican state. Rich in culture and history, this city has extreme weather conditions and offers excellent cuisine that is based around high-quality beef. Located in a valley and surrounded by mountains and canyons the area’s landscape is perfect for adventure and eco-tourism, including the famous route through the Copper Canyon on the Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacifico, more commonly known as the “El Chepe” train. Chihuahua is a dynamic city where you’ll see a fascinating contrast of modern architecture and a deep cultural heritage. It is home to a number of colleges and universities as well as major industrial parks and manufacturing companies, which are the city’s main source of employment. This industrial destination also has plenty of history and culture with many museums and colonial buildings making up some of the most popular attractions in the city of Chihuahua. 1 A BRIEF HISTORY The city of Chihuahua was founded on October 12, 1709, by the Spanish explorer Antonio Deza y Ulloa. This is where the architect of Mexico’s Independence, Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, was imprisoned and died. It was also the home of the first Mexican president, Benito Juarez, who came to this land to preserve the national sovereignty and fight against the French invasion. Francisco “Pancho” Villa, who was a hero of the Mexican Revolution, also lived here and used the city as a base to command the Northern Division army.
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