The Tarahumara live a nomadic life and move to tropical lower elevations in the canyons in winter and the cooler higher elevations in summer. Toward the back of the picture you can see a cave-like entrance, a traditional Tarahumara cliff dwelling. Today, the Tarahumara make a living from farming, hearding and from selling the baskets they weave to tourists.
Short hike to Valley of the Monks and
Valley of the Mushrooms.
It was Sunday and mass just let out at the Mission of San Ignacio. Jesuits arrived here in the early 1700s, about the same time the mining industry started extensive operations in neighboring Batopilas Canyon. Notice men and women do not mingle.
The austere interior conveyed a sense of calm and peace - no place to sit during service!
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