Mexico Cultures, Past & Present
Gavilan Tours offers tours to the many cultural landmarks of northern
Mexico. Some of the most popular cultural attractions are shown on this page. Your
personalized tour can include visiting any of the sites below, or additional
cultural sites that you are interested in. Be sure to check out our new paquime, pottery, and parrots tours. If you have any questions or
would like more information, please contact us!
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Paquimé Ruins
Ancient Paquimé Indians
lived in what is now Casas Grandes, Chihuahua. Today you can
tour the remnants of their ancient dwellings and visit one
of the best museums of indigenous culture in Mexico. |
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Mata Ortiz
Juan Quezada proudly shows one
of his famous pots. The town of Mata Ortiz is the home of
some of the world's most renowned artists. |
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Apache Indians
Visit battle sites, strongholds, and trading
centers of Geronimo's Mescalero band which never was totally
subdued. |
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Mennonite Colony
Little has changed in the lifestyle
of this sect since they arrived in Mexico in 1922. Horse-drawn
carriages and XVI century dress still set them apart as unique
members of the Chihuahua community. |
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Academia Juarez
Juarez Stake Academy is just one of the original
landmarks of the early Mormon settlers. Located in Colonia
Juarez, the Academia to this day provides the highest level
of education in a bi-lingual setting. |
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Ciudad Chihuahua
From the rural "vaqueros" to the 21st
century urban citizens, the "gusto" for life is
contagious as reflected by rich cultural centers from the
revolutionary Pancho Villa museum to modern art galleries.
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Mormon Temple
Located in Colonia Juarez, the
temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
is the hallmark of this original Mormon colony.
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Links to related websites:
Exploring
Chihuahua
Mata
Ortiz Pottery
LDS
Temple in Colonia Juarez
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