Native Trails MyTrails 2026 93 Chihuahua 18 Visit of a local Radio station and of other Mennonite villages Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Easy Visit the local radio station, whose programs are broadcasted in German. The tour through the landscape dominated by agriculture and visits of other Mennonite communities offer a deep insight into the culture of the enclave. The purchase of the local weekly newspaper (in German) about the events in the communities is worthwhile for you as a visitor. 19 Visit to the Vinos Tres Rios winery Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy At Rancho Las Ruelas south of the city of Chihuahua, you visit the Vinos Tres Ríos winery, one of the northernmost wine producers in Mexico. The vineyards are located in a highland valley with strong temperature differences between day and night, which favor the development of intense aromas in the grapes. During the tour, you explore the vineyards and production areas and learn about the aging process in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels. A tasting allows you to discover the distinctive character of this northern Mexican wine region. 20 Visit of the Cascada Basaseachic Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Medium From different outlooks along the small hiking trails you have a splendid view of the second-highest waterfall in Mexico. In the former Rarámuri area, the water cascades down from a height of 246 meters (807 ft.). 21 City Walk through Creel Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy Short walking tour on your own through the small lumberjack and tourist town of Creel. A stroll through the streets of the city shows a mix of local workers, Rarámuri Indians and visitors of various nationalities. Accommodations, restaurants, agencies of all kinds, construction companies and furniture and gift shops shoot up like mushrooms. 22 Visit to the rock formations of Valle de los Monjes Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Medium The Valle de los Monjes south of Creel is one of the most striking natural formations of the Sierra Tarahumara. The tall rock spires of volcanic tuff were shaped over millions of years by wind and water erosion and rise like stone figures from the highlands. The area lies on traditional Rarámuri land and is surrounded by pine and oak forests. Short walking paths allow you to stroll among the formations and experience the remarkable quiet of this highland environment. 23 Visit the Valley of the Mushrooms and of the Frogs Duration: 02:30 h · Level: Medium Your excursion first leads you to a cave of Rarámuri Indians who benefit for their dwellings from the natural protection offered by the rocks. Your next stop will be Valleys of the Mushrooms and of the Frogs, whose names derive from their characteristic rock formations. Passing by the San Ignacio Mission Church, you reach the Lago de Arareco, which the sunlight transforms into an impressively deepblue spot among the surrounding rocks. 24 Visit of the Lago Arareco, Cusárare mission and waterfall Duration: 04:00 h · Level: Medium Your tour takes you to the Jesuit mission in Cusárare. After a visit to the mission church, you continue to the Cusárare waterfall near the settlement of the Rarámuri Indians. Following an old Rarámuri path, you walk through clear pine woods slightly uphill for about 3.5 km (2.2 mi.) to the 33 m high (108 ft.) waterfall of the river Areponapuchi. Finally, you make a short stop at the Lago de Arareco.
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