Mineral de Pozos, Former mining town in San Luis de la Paz Municipality, Mexico.
Mineral de Pozos is a historic settlement in a high-altitude desert landscape containing numerous abandoned colonial buildings and mining structures. Underground tunnels crisscross the area and remain visible reminders of past extraction activities.
The settlement became a major center in the late 1800s with silver and gold mining operations that attracted thousands of workers. Flooding in 1938 caused the closure of all mines and triggered the town's decline.
The town received its Pueblo Mágico designation in 2012 for its architectural heritage. Local artisans continue traditional crafts within the restored colonial structures.
The town is easy to explore with walking trails and marked routes through the historic structures. Accommodation options range from basic hostels to restored mansions, depending on your budget.
Groundwater flooded all mining galleries simultaneously in 1938, permanently sealing the tunnel systems. This single event transformed a functioning town into a ghost settlement that has since been partially revived.
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