Copper Canyon (Spanish for "Barranca del Cobre") is a system of six gorges that stretches for about 60 km in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. The gorge is famous for its natural beauty, with walls rising up to 1,800 meters above the river.Copper Canyon is considered one of the largest canyons in the world, with a greater depth than the Grand Canyon in the United States. The area was carved by the Urique River, which created walls of limestone and basalt rock in different shades of color.The area is populated by the indigenous Tarahumara tribes, which have lived in the region for centuries and developed a unique culture. Today, many of the Tarahumara communities maintain the traditions and customs of their ancestors, producing textiles, pottery, and other handicrafts.Copper Canyon is a popular tourist destination because of the area’s natural beauty and the Tarahumara culture. Visitors can explore the canyon in different ways, such as by train, bicycle or on foot, and visit local communities to learn about the traditions and culture of the region.
