Mineralde Pozos
An enigmatic Magical Town of Chichimeca origin, it flourished during the Viceroyalty and the Porfiriato thanks to its rich mining activity. Since the 1590s, furnaces such as those of Santa Brigida were built to extract gold, silver and mercury, becoming a tourist attraction along with other haciendas and mines, such as Cinco Señores.
Named Ciudad Porfirio Díaz in 1897, Pozos modernized its infrastructure with the arrival of the railroad and electricity. Its architectural heritage includes the Parroquia de San Pedro Apóstol and the former Escuela Modelo.
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Its Magic:
Set in the middle of the semi-desert, Pozos will captivate you with its mesquite-covered landscape. The charm of its mining past, first during the Viceroyalty and later under Porfirio Díaz, wins over everyone who comes to discover this Magical Town. You can bike among the ruins or simply admire them; either way, they still fill every visitor with awe.
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The Highlight:
The ruins of its mines
- By the end of the 19th century, more than 360 mining concessions were registered.
- The history of Pozos is linked to the richness of its soil, exploited from the 16th century to the beginning of the 20th century.
- Here lie the remains of Cinco Señores, one of the largest mines in the area.
- Thanks to Santa Brígida, Pozos was one of the most important mining centers in the area.
- During the second mining boom, the following warehouses were established: Fábricas de Francia, El Palacio de Cristal, Fábricas de París, El Vesubio and La Fama (this one still stands on a corner of Jardín Juárez).
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The Basics:
Admire the three iconic smelting furnaces of Santa Brígida. Explore the shafts and wells of Cinco Señores. Walk through the tunnels of Mina San Rafael.
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Must-Dos:
- Enter the Cantina de Pozos in front of the Jardín Juárez.
- Go in search of the Escuela Modelo, the school of arts and crafts that operated during the Porfiriato.
- Buy handicrafts at the Casa Mexicana Hotel store.
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