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Copala
is a delightful little town, founded in 1565 thanks to its rich mineral
lands. Built into the slopes of a small valley about 40 miles from Mazatlan,
its cobblestone roads, colonial style homes, flower patios, and provincial
air has converted this town into a refreshing resort in the foothills
of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Copala will make you feel that you have
just stepped back into time. For years Copala was a virtual ghost town.
This village has been slowly restored and is once again thriving, now
it is tourism
that is bringing people to this charming foothill setting of what once
was the ancestral home of former President Lopez Portillo. The impressive
Church
of San Jose, built in 1740, is one of the finest among
its area. A drive
from Mazatlan to this small ex-mining town, visited
daily by Mexican and foreign tourists, is well worth
a
day visit if you want a little taste of what life was like
in the past. Spend a little time exploring one of the country's most productive
mines of gold, silver, and other minerals, then enjoy a gourmet lunch
in one of its Mexican restaurants. |
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