Introducing Chihuahua
Peaceful Chihuahua remains unfettered by the trappings of tourism. It has some beautiful parks and plazas, excellent restaurants, and a fine collection of cultural offerings. This capital city of Mexico’s largest state has long been a prosperous city, as evidenced by the restored colonial buildings dotting downtown and the remains of the 5.5km-long early-18th-century aqueduct to the southwest. Its modern economic success is best demonstrated by the flash shopping malls on its outskirts and the proliferation of public art.
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The bulk of foreigners use the metropolis only as an overnight stop en route to the Barranca del Cobre railway, so most of the folks you’ll encounter will be locals; a pleasing mix of professionals, working-class, students and dapper rancheros decked out in brightly colored cowboy boots. Many Mennonites and colorfully attired Rarámuri come to town too.
Last updated: Apr 1, 2009
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