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Ures |
The town of Ures was established in 1644 by
Francisco Paris, a Jesuit missionary. The name comes from the Opata language and
means "savage or mountain cat".
Ures served as the state capital twice, from 1838 to 1842 and again from 1847-1879. The Plaza Zaragoza and San Miguel Arcangel Cathedral which dates from the 17th century are worth visiting and exemplify the rich displays of the past. The community also hosts three restored haciendas which still entertain guests.
The principal economic activity in the area is agriculture including large cattle and horse ranches. Other activities include manufacturing, tourism and small commercial business.
Local Guides in Ures:
Carmen Julia Lopez, Ph: 623-232-0079
Jose Hugo Haro, Ph: 623-232-0415
Lodging in Ures:
Hacienda El Labrador, Ph: 623-232-0378
Hacienda Quinta Napoles
Hacienda San Rafael, Ph: 623-232-4240
Restaurants in Ures:
La Diligenica
Fonda dona marcela
Fonda dona Lolita
Mariscos La Palapa
Fonda Los Jarritos
Bank/ATM:
Pemex Station: Yes
Health Care:
Emergency: 066
Clinica ISSSTESON, Ph: 623-232-0448
Clinica Semeson, Ph: 623-232-0110
Municipal President (Mayor): Antonio Frame Coins
Population: 10,000
Bienvenidos!
Quarter Horses, Paints and
Big Game
Website:
www.rancholachimenea.com
Location: Km 43, between Ures & Hermosillo
Postal Address: 1840 E, River Rd, Ste 207
Tucson, AZ 85718
Ph: 520-940-3053 (US/Canada)
622-256-8582 (Mexico)
Visit a working horse ranch on the
Rio Sonora, with guided horseback or walking/hiking tours for photography, sightseeing,
and bird/big game watching,
as well as horses and cattle for sale. Rancho la
Chimenea raises and sells registered Quarter Horses and Paints and the 450
acre ranch is home to wildlife including Coues deer, coyote, cougar, and
many varieties of smaller critters and birds. Rustic guest accommodations
are available but reservations are a must. Visit our
web site for
more information and pictures and to schedule a visit.
Your hosts: The Noriega & Platt Families
For advertising on this web site, please
visit our Contact Us page
or email us at host@riosonora.com
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