Copper Canyon — Villa's Lost Revolution Cache

Your quest for Pancho Villa's heritage begins in the heart of the Museo Histórico de la Revolución Mexicana, located at Calle Décima 3014, near downtown Chihuahua. This former residence of Pancho Villa, where he lived during the Mexican Revolution (1910-1917), was transformed into a museum by his widow, María Luz Corral de Villa. Here you will examine Villa's 1919 Dodge Touring, still riddled with bullets from the assassination attempt that cost him his life in 1923, a poignant relic of northern Mexico's history.

Upon leaving the Quinta Luz Corral de Villa, you will head to the Antigua Casa de Moneda, a 19th-century building that was a pivot of the region's economic history. This site, within walking distance of other Pancho Villa memorial sites and the Plaza de Armas, offers a glimpse into the daily life and financial stakes that preceded and accompanied the Mexican Revolution, shedding light on the resources mobilized by revolutionary forces in the city of Chihuahua.

The route then takes you to the Plaza de Armas, Chihuahua's main square, surrounding the Catedral Metropolitana. This historic gathering place, in the heart of the pedestrian district, was the scene of many key events. The Cathedral, built in the 17th century, dominates the square and is a central landmark. Not far, the Templo de San Francisco de Asís, an 18th-century church, bears witness to the Spanish colonial architecture from which the revolutionary movement emerged.

A short walk from the Cathedral, the Palacio de Gobierno de Chihuahua awaits you. The walls of its patio are covered with colorful frescoes illustrating the history of Chihuahua, including the exploits of Pancho Villa and crucial moments of the Mexican Revolution. This 19th-century administrative emblem, located downtown, is an open book on the heroic past of northern Mexico, a place where decisions that shaped the nation were made.

This thematic circuit through Chihuahua's historic center will have allowed you to retrace the steps of the figures of the Mexican Revolution 1910-1917. From Pancho Villa's birthplace, now a museum thanks to María Luz Corral de Villa, to the monuments that stand today, each stop has revealed a facet of this tumultuous period. This interactive 1.5 km exploration offers a unique perspective on Chihuahua's heritage, far beyond classic tours.