Apart from being the state capital of the of Chihuahua, Chihuahua city is also the industrial hub for the region and holds ranks among the top 5 industrially significant cities of Mexico. Your visit to the airport would give you a taste of the large scale development and growth initiatives that are underway. If you wish to explore the industrial estate in Chihuahua then it is recommended to use a car hire service to minimize your travel time.
Be mesmerized by the skyline
Chihuahua has plenty of tourist attraction as well as business propositions for visiting investors. The name of the city is derived out of the local language (Nahauati) which translates to a place surrounded by water in English. Although Chihuahua is a part of Mexico it has a substantial belonging to American origin and this influence can be seen everywhere right from Chihuahua Airport to the local market. The skyline is mesmerizing with tall building signaling the industrial growth and busy streets bustling with passenger and car hires. The noteworthy skyscrapers in Chihuahua are Lumina tower, Cenit tower and Telemex tower.
There are also some noteworthy landmarks –
- San Francisco Temple - This is one of the most significant catholic churches in the area and is also famed as one of the very last standing monuments from the colonial era. This church is famously painted in white as a sign of austerity and is known for its night time lightening. Taking a car hire ride around this church is a mandate to enjoy the views of this magnificent piece of architecture.
- Chihuahua Federal palace – This building had the privilege of serving as the concentrated location for all the federal offices in the city until 2004. Now it has been renovated and established as Chihuahua city museum which specializes in featuring travelling exhibits. The basement of this building is the legendary jail cell used by Father Miguel who is also known as Father of the nation. You can buy tickets for visiting the Federal palace from the Chihuahua airport itself.