CHIHUAHUA
Chihuahua's Capital
The Metropolitan Cathedral
Chihuahua's Capital
Founded in 1709 by Don Antonio de Deza y Ulloa, the Villa de San Felipe el Real is located at the confluence of the Chuvíscar and Sacramento rivers. The construction of the Cathedral, started in 1723, took more than a century to complete.
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The city, nestled among hills and mountains, invites you to discover its surprises.
Some History
Foundation of what is now the city of Chihuahua, which was originally called San Francisco de Cuéllar and later San Felipe El Real de Chihuahua, from this fact the spatial axis of this territory the mining district of Parral to the south, the mission of Casas Grandes and the presidio of Janos to the north "moved" towards the east with the forced passage through Chihuahua.
Places to Visit
Local culture
Food
The capital of Chihuahua receives various ingredients from all over the state to highlight the desert cuisine, such as dried meat, dehydrated chili sauces, sausages, Mennonite and ranch cheeses, as well as the famous beef served in many restaurants. Families take advantage of the occasion to gather around grills or discs, celebrating events with roasted and disced meat.