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La Prieta Mine
La Prieta Mine, recognized as the place where Hidalgo del Parral was founded and where it was founded. Currently out of operation, there...
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VALLE DE ALLENDE
Valle de Allende
Talamantes
A Heritage Oasis
Located on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2010, we find this beautiful missionary town originally known as Valle de San Bartolomé. Nestled in the midst of a semi-arid plain, the Valle de Allende river meanders through the area, chosen by the Franciscans as the site for establishing a convent. The town was equipped with a system of irrigation ditches, ensuring a constant supply of spring water to the courtyards and orchards of its picturesque houses.
Some History
Because it had fertile lands and safe water in its surroundings from the Ojos de Talamantes springs, numerous orchards of walnut trees and other fruits were planted, as well as corn, wheat and fodder for the growing livestock herd. There is no exact date of its foundation, but it is believed that it was between 1563 and 1570. Juan de Oñate left here in 1598 to found the oldest towns in the province of New Mexico.
Places to Visit
Local culture
Food
The abundant harvest of nuts and other fruits is used to make exquisite desserts, jellies, jams and empanadas. Traditional cuisine includes dried meat, beef stews with vegetables and roasts with green and red chili peppers.
Tradition and customs
A tradition of the night of the dead. Children go knocking on doors hoping they will open them, they spread a sheet on the ground, they lay one of the children down with a crucifix and a candle and they sing “We are little angels, we come down from heaven, to ask for alms and if they don’t give us doors and windows they will pay for it, we will be, we will be, we want little pumpkins.” All the children hope to receive candy.
Cultural heritage
The temple of the Virgen del Rosario dates back to 1574, which is why it is considered the oldest in the state. In the church there is a small museum where canvases of great artistic value and wood carvings are preserved. Valle de Allende is also a protected area of monuments that includes the Sanctuary of Guadalupe, Urquidi House, the old customs house and the house that housed Benito Juárez during the French invasion.
Temple of the Virgin of the Rosary
Valle de Allende
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