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Cananea: A quiet mining town near the American border

We all have heard of the “gold rush”, but the south of North America is rich in many other minerals too, including copper and zinc. Cananea, in the northwestern part of the state of Sonora, is an hour’s drive from the American border state of Arizona. The area it is in is rich in copper deposits and this has been known for over 500 years. Traditional mining methods were used in the early 17^th century before the site was abandoned. The mines were rediscovered in the mid-19^th century and modern companies have been organizing the mining operations since. If you need flights to Cananea, we can assist you.

A lot has been written about the mining here

The closeness of the city to the northern neighbor of Mexico has meant that life here has been influenced a lot by their culture. The companies that operated here had their offices in the USA and if any untoward incident happened there were the American troops to deal with them. There were strikes here in the early part of the 20^th century and a few people died. To control the situation troops came in to bring the situation under control. There are lots of stories and poems glorifying what the striking miners did here. If you are searching for cheap flights to Cananea, you will find them right here.     

Looking for a quiet holiday?

If you are a tourist, of course, you can take a trip to these mines and see how everything is done here. The area around this small city is rich in natural beauty. The city itself doesn’t have much of a population, with just over 30,000 people calling this place their home. There are mountains here where you can go for sightseeing or for walks along the paths that very few people take. There are old churches here, including a shrine far away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. If you are interested in birds there are sanctuaries and other areas where you will able to find them. There are some water bodies like lakes too, but these are not frequented by too many people. We offer the best airfare to Cananea Mexico, in case you are looking for it.

The way you can come here

The city has a mining past and as far as most people can tell mining will continue to be important to the economy in the future too. There are museums here, one jail has been converted into one where you can see what people did here before the area came under the control of colonizers. You will also be able to see what the mining people have been up to during the 400 years since the mines were found. There is an airport here, but it does not have any scheduled flights, so you will have to book chartered flights to get here. The other alternatives for flights are the airports of the cities close to this center of mining. You will then, of course, have to drive a few hours to get here. If you are planning a trip here, you can purchase airline tickets to Cananea through us.