San Francisco de Borja, Administrative municipality in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Located in central Chihuahua state at 1,640 meters above sea level, San Francisco de Borja extends across valleys and mountains with natural rock formations.
Jesuit missionaries established this settlement in 1645 to minister to Tarahumara indigenous groups, though it was destroyed in 1652 during the Teporaca uprising.
The municipality maintains connections to its Tarahumara heritage through regional festivals, traditional ceremonies, and local customs that reflect both indigenous and Spanish influences.
San Francisco de Borja stands 100 kilometers southwest of Chihuahua City and 70 kilometers southeast of Cuauhtemoc, accessible via regional highways.
The Namúrachi Canyon, situated two kilometers from the town center, presents distinctive geological features and serves as the primary natural landmark.
Address: San Francisco de Borja, Chihuahua, Mexico
GPS coordinates: 27.89138,-106.74295
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:11
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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