Visit El Fuerte, a charming 445 year old colonial town, the gateway to Copper Canyon Mexico

  The Gateway to Copper Canyon. El Fuerte was founded in 1564 by Spanish conquistador Don Francisco de Ibarra, the first explorer in the treasures of the Western Sierra Madre mountains. In 1610 a fort was built to ward off the fierce Zuaque and Tehueco Indians, who constantly harassed the Soaniards. El Fuerte was the gateway to the last frontiers of northern Indian territories of Sonora, Arizona and California.   After subduing the Sinaloa Zaque and Tahueco Indians, the settlement flourish. For the next three centuries it was the most important commercial and agricultural center of the vast northern region of Mexico. El Fuerte became a major trading post for silver miners and gold seekers from the Urique, Batopilas and Rain of gold mines in the nearby Sierra Madre. In 1824, El Fuerte became the capitol of what is now the states of Sonora, Sinaloa and a part of Arizona. It remained for several years. There is much rich history in and around El Fuerte. You can be sure that a historical walk around this picturesque colonial city of about 30,000 people is a very rewarding experience.      The Hotel Torres Del Fuerte    offers a (1:30 hrs) walking tour, d iscover the historical and cultural aspects of El Fuerte Sinaloa. From the majestic El Fuerte River to the colonial buildings, storied streets, and legendary alleys & walkways. Discover everything from the rich Colonial history, Battles between the Spaniard conquistador and the mayo Indians, the history of the Yoreme Indian culture and religious rituals, the architectural masterpieces that enhance the colorful magical town. Your one hour walking tour includes visiting the Municipal Palace, the mural paintings that explain the history of El Fuerte de Montesclaros, regional museum-lookout point, the magnificent 18 th century Spanish cathedral, the center “plaza de armas”, the antique casa de la cultura (formerly city jail), as well as several hotels that were originally homes of prominent members of society back in the founding days El Fuerte. For your next Copper Canyon trip, make sure you stay at Hotel Torres Del Fuerte      , and have Torres Travel Comapny arrange a Copper Canyon tour for your family or group.           More about El Fuerte:  El Fuerte ,  The Legend of Zorro ,  El Fuerte in Sinaloa, Mexico, was once the capital of Arizona ,  Magic Towns Visit us at:   www.CopperCanyonExplorer.com

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