Hidalgo del Parral, Colonial mining city in Chihuahua, Mexico
Hidalgo del Parral is a mining town in southern Chihuahua that extends along the Parral River through narrow colonial streets. Located at 1,718 meters elevation, the center displays typical Spanish mining settlement layouts with stone buildings and tight-knit street patterns.
The settlement was founded in 1631 after Juan Rangel de Biezma discovered large silver deposits in the area. King Philip IV granted it the title of Silver Capital, reflecting its economic importance and wealth from mining operations.
The Francisco Villa Museum and Palacio de Alvarado reveal how colonial architecture shapes daily life in the streets. Visitors notice these stone buildings throughout the center, with traditional courtyards and designs that locals pass by every day.
The town sits on key transportation routes between Ciudad Juárez and Mexico City via rail and an eastern highway network. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes for the steep cobblestone streets and be aware of the high elevation when planning activities.
The town hosts an annual Cabalgata Villista event that recreates the death of revolutionary leader Pancho Villa in 1923. The festival features traditional horseback riders and dramatic reenactments that keep this moment of local history alive in people's memory.
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