Mexicana de Cananea, S.A. de C.V.
At’n Ing. José Fernando Rodríguez
Correa
Subgerente de Capacitación, Productividad
y Comunicación
Ave. Juárez No. 4 Cananea, Sonora C.P.
84620
Tels. (645) 332-80-69, (645) 332-80-00 Ext.
3746.
Fax (645) 332-65-29
E-mail: josrod@mexcan.com.mx
Website: www.gmexico.com
El Ronquillo
This place keeps to a great extent part of the
Cananea history. It has great buildings from late
XIX century.
Municipal Palace
Located just in front of the Benito Juarez Park,
is the place where all the important events of
the community are held.
“Los Ajos-Bavispe” Federal
Reserve
Is located 90 minutes away from Cananea and is
a wild fauna reserve where tourists may find black
bears, mountain lions, wild cats, wild turkeys,
white tail deer and “bura” as well
as wild pigs and “Chulos”. Also, it
is a migratory corridor of a great variety of
species, as hummingbird and blue birds. There
is expert aid for guided tours.
“Ojo de Agua” Tour
Where the Sonora River is born there is a magnificent
scenery called Ojo de Agua and among its facilities
there are pools, palm huts, grills, and places
for outdoor sport practice. In its surroundings,
there are natural water currents, mountains and
beautiful vegetation.
“El Uno” Artificial Lake
This lake is located near the Cananea - Aguaprieta
highway, where visitors may have a boat ride,
practice fishing, ride a bicycle and even camping.
It is a great place for outdoor activities with
the family or friends.
Greene House
This mansion of the XIX century was built by
William C. Greene, better known for being the
father of the modern mining industry in México.
It was built with materials brought from the
United States, Canada and Europe, which makes
it among other things a precious symbol of the
beginnings of Cananea. Actually it is the main
office of the INAOE (National Institute of Astrophysics,
Optics and Electronics).
Museo de la Lucha Obrera (Worker Fight
Museum)
The building that today lodges this museum was
inaugurated in February 5th, 1903 and during 75
years it remained as a jail, in where leaders
of the Cananea Strike were imprisoned. After its
floors and patio were renovated, by initiative
of the Government of the State of Sonora, it was
inaugurated as a museum in 1980.
Inside the old cells, documents, instruments
and different objects are exposed; all of them
part of the XX century Mexican history.
This museum is open every day of the year from
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, offering a great experience
for visitors with expert guidance. The admission
costs $3.00 pesos for adults and $1.00 peso for
children. It counts with a souvenir shop and is
located in:
Av. Juárez y Calle Tercera Este
84620 Cananea, Sonora, México
Telephone:
(645) 332-0387
Museo Mexicana de Cananea (Mexicana de
Cananea Museum)
Recently inaugurated, the Mexicana de Cananea
Museum presents the mining industry history of
Cananea since its beginnings. It is a private
museum, but open to the public.
Guillermo Haro Observatory
This observatory has the biggest pinpoint telescope
in Latin America. Diverse scientific programs
take place here. The top of the hill where the
telescope is located is a great view point for
the Cananea Valleys. It can be visited every season
of the year, but always in small groups.
“Cerro Colorado” Ranch
This hunting ranch is located 30 km away from
Cananea. The main house is an old Mexican “hacienda”,
and it keeps buffalos, bison, zebras, gnus, guanacos,
deer, red deer and a great exotic variety of species
of America and Africa.
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