Magical mineral town of wells from San Miguel de Allende

6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Get to know Mineral de Pozos! Place where you can still see the remains of what was a large wealthy town thanks to its mining industry. Currently, its imposing buildings show us the loneliness resulting from a sad decay, abandoned over time. Pozos was founded in 1576 to protect the Chichimecas' silver route. Because it was very difficult to civilize this indigenous group, this work was entrusted to the Jesuits who realized the wealth found in the minerals of this area and taught
these people techniques to extract and exploit metals. Pozos has had several periods of wealth, but the day came when the minerals were exhausted and this Ghost Town was left for the admiration of adventurous visitors;

What's Included

Professional bilingual guide
Visit to the mentioned places
Ground transportation
Food and drinks
Tips
Nothing not previously specified

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
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    Get to know this old mining town that has been reborn, now that it is a magical town you cannot miss the opportunity to learn about its history and culture.

    5 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Mexitours

Tags

Day Trips
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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