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The Tarahumara or Rarámuri, as they call themselves, inhabit the Copper Canyon, as it is known in the U.S., or the Sierra Tarahumara in northwest Mexico. The actual name Tarahumara was what the first Spanish called these Native American people. The Spanish originally encountered the Tarahumara throughout Chihuahua upon arrival in the 1500's. After mineral wealth was discovered in the mountains, many areas where Tarahumara Indians lived became desirable lands to the miners & …

…on marriage are very similar as a whole. One cannot marry siblings, parents, cousins, and godparents. As one can see the Tarahumara are vary simple people, and have survived for many years. Not only have they survived for many years, they have done this while continuing their traditions and not letting the modern world interfere. Although many of their traditions may seem different, one can relate to many of them while comparing our American culture.