Natural History

The Sierra Tarahumara is a mountain range, created over millennia by intense tectonic and volcanic activity. Under the influence of climate (rain, snow, ice, wind) and time, a great deal of time, numerous types of forest landscapes, rock formations, and, above all, the imposing ravines or canyons, whose depths take the breath away of the many travelers who visit them..

Social History

For centuries, this rugged region has been home to the Raramuri (or Tarahumara) people. The rugged terrain has been the main reason why these Raramuri people have lived with very little contact with the outside world, a circumstance that has helped them remain attached to their ancient traditions and ways of life