Lake Arareko in Copper Canyon Mexico

Set at 8000' (2400m), Lake Arareko is a beautiful alpine lake nestled amongst historical Missions, gigantic rock formations and Raramuri cave dwellings still in use. This 40-hectare (99-acre) lake area lies in a forest with pines, oaks and madrones. It is common to see Tarahumara people cleaning and bathing here. Lake Arareko is located in the central part of the Parque Natural Barrancas del Cobre, on the commons of San Ignacio de Arareko, 14 km (8 mi) south of Creel. located about 14 kilometres south of Creel. A few kilometres away is is a scenic canyon with the Cascada Cusarare waterfall drops 30 m (100 feet).