Private Tour to Mineral de Pozos

On this private tour of the Mineral de Pozos, we will learn about the history of the gold and silver farms that made this Magic Town famous, including visits to colonial estate ruins and old smelting ovens.

Description

At the scheduled time, we will collect you from your hotel in Guanajuato and travel by minibus to Mineral de Pozos, a recognized Magic Town. The journey will take approximately 2 hours.

Upon arrival, we will visit the Santa Brígida mine, known for its 18th-century silver-smelting ovens constructed by the Jesuit order. We will also explore the Cinco Señores mines, where we will see old tunnels and the ruins of an opulent colonial estate adjacent to the gold and silver farms present in the town.

Further, we will observe the former El Triángulo estate, notable for its connection to Mexican president Porfirio Díaz and its cactus garden.

Near the town's historical center, we will visit the old school of Mineral de Pozos, which once ranked among the best in the state and currently hosts exhibitions on the town's history and a collection of contemporary Mexican art.

You will have some free time for a meal, and after a total of 9 hours, the tour will conclude with your return to the hotels in Guanajuato.