Real de Catorce, Mountain village in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
The settlement stands at 2,728 meters elevation in the Sierra de Catorce mountains, connected to the outside world through a single-lane tunnel.
Founded in 1779 following silver discoveries, the town grew into a mining center with 15,000 inhabitants before declining when silver prices dropped after 1900.
The Templo de la Purisima Concepcion attracts Catholic pilgrims while the surrounding mountains hold spiritual importance for Huichol indigenous ceremonies.
The village maintains six households with electricity and water supply, though visitors need to arrange accommodations in nearby establishments like Hotel Mina Real.
The Ogarrio Tunnel serves as the only vehicular access point to the village, requiring alternating traffic flow through its narrow passage.
Location: Catorce
Elevation above the sea: 2,728 m
GPS coordinates: 23.69000,-100.88611
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
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