Bocoyna, Mountain village in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Located in the highest region of Sierra Alta Tarahumara at an elevation of 2,348 meters, Bocoyna experiences cold winters with heavy snowfall and mild summers.
Jesuit missionaries established Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Bocoyna in 1702, naming it after Virgin of Guadalupe and the Bocoyna stream.
The Tarahumara indigenous people, known as Rarámuri, represent the main native community in this region of northern Mexico, maintaining their traditions.
The Chihuahua al Pacífico Railroad and State Highway 16 connect Bocoyna to other parts of Chihuahua, with multiple airstrips serving local air traffic.
The territory spans across the Continental Divide, separating water flows between the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean through the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.
Address: Bocoyna Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico
GPS coordinates: 27.84105,-107.58986
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:08
The Mexican state of Chihuahua extends from desert plains to pine forests in the Sierra Madre Occidental, reaching elevations above 2000 meters. The region preserves a rich cultural and natural heritage that includes pre-Columbian rock art, colonial-era mining facilities, and religious buildings from several centuries. The landscape features deep gorges, natural waterfalls, and extensive mountain ranges. Archaeological sites document the early settlement of the region, while churches and chapels reflect Spanish influence from the 16th century onward. The diverse ecosystems range from arid zones to dense coniferous forests and support varied flora and fauna.
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