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Cananea |
The city of Cananea was formally established in 1901, but actually traces
its roots to the discovery of gold and silver in the area by Jesuit
missionaries in 1760. The name comes from the Apache Indian language and
literally means "horse meat".
Cananea has a rich history and is still a source of study for historians. The Cananea mining strike of 1906 is considered to be the beginning of the Mexican Revolution and the artifacts and events of that era are presented in exhibits at La Carcel de Cananea, the Cananea jail. Today this building, which was completed in 1902, is a museum and national Historic Monument.
Colonel William C. Greene was a key figure in the development of the mining industry in Cananea. His mansion, which was constructed with local and imported materials, today serves as the guesthouse for visiting astronomers to the nearby Haro Observatory. Visitors are welcome on the grounds but the mansion is generally closed to the public.
Other attractions in Cananea include the Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe church, Benito Juarez Park, Club Campestre with golf course and tennis courts and the Museum Mexicana de Cananea.
The Guillermo Haro Observatory, located in the mountains west of Cananea, is one of the largest and most important in all of Latin America. The Observatory is 2480 meters (8136 ft) above sea level and is open to visitors. The surrounding mountain areas are rich in scenic views and native plants, trees birds and other wildlife.
The Ojo de Agua Arvayo is the headwaters of the Rio Sonora and also the source of water for Cananea. The headwaters of the San Pedro River, which flows north across the border into Cochise County, are located between Cananea and Naco.
The principal economic activity in the area is mining, centered on the massive Mexican de Cananea copper mine just west of the city. Tours of the mine are available to scholastic and tourist groups. The mine is the largest in Mexico.
Important: The Banjercito office in Naco has
closed. Vehicle permits are now available in Cananea for those traveling the
Route of the Rio Sonora via Naco. Those crossing via Naco will obtain
tourist cards (FMT) at the immigration office in Naco. Note that there are
no longer any free 7 day tourist cards. All are for 180 days and must be
paid.
Directions to the Banjercito in Cananea.
From the east (AP-Naco) enter Cananea, stay in the left left lane as you
approach the obelisk. You will need to make a left turn around the obelisk.
There are two stop signs, one from cars approaching from the left and
another for the ones from the right. Use caution as cross traffic does not
stop. Stay in the left lane and proceed about two blocks. You will see a
stop light in front of an Oxxo-Pemex. You will want to go left at this
light. You will see a day school with a brightly colored fence in front of
you on the right. You will want to park in front and just past this school.
Walk down the left side of the colored fence and you are in front of the
Banjercito office. It is not clearly marked from the street.
If you are coming from Imirus, stay to the right coming past the same
obelisk as mentioned above and then move to the left lane on to the stop
light.
Their phone is (645) 332-6815 They speak limited English
Mon-Fri. 8:00-6:00 Sat & Sun 8:00-1:00
The turnoff from Mexico Hwy 2 to the Route of the
Rio Sonora is on the eastern edge of Cananea onto Sonora Highway 118 and is
marked by signs. Cananea marks the northern end of the Route of the
Rio Sonora.
Use caution as the road junction is under reconstruction-no delays.
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Local Guides:
Humberto de Hoyos Ph: 645-332-3544 or 333-0115
Francisco Gerardo Arvayo Alvarez Ph: 645-332-4475
Silvia Briceno Quijada Ph: 645-332-4475
Events:
June 1-15, Fiesta del Cobre
Lodging in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico:
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Restaurants in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico:
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Bank/ATM: YES
Pemex Station: Yes
Health Care:
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Municipal President (Mayor): Francisco Garcia Gamez
Population: 35,000
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