Cananea

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Discover Cananea, where the echoes of mining history resonate through the picturesque landscape. Long before the city's establishment, indigenous Pima and Opata peoples called this region home. It was the arrival of Spanish explorers and Jesuit missionaries in the 1760s that transformed the area into a thriving mining hub. Cananea's story is deeply intertwined with copper, earning it the title "City of Copper." Here, you'll find one of the world's largest open-pit copper mines, a testament to centuries of mineral extraction. Take a mine tour, visit the Greene mansion, stroll through the historic downtown district, or enjoy the natural beauty of Cananea Nature Park and Reserve on your visit to this enchanting city.