Mineral de Pozos: el destino perfecto y poco explorado para visitar en Guanajuato

Published October 10th, 2021

When someone thinks of Guanajuato, the first thing that may come to mind is the famous “Callejón del Beso” or the mummies, however, this state has a great variety of unexplored destinations, as is the case of Mineral de Pozos.

If you are intrepid and passionate about places full of history, this may be the perfect option to spend a short vacation or even have an escape from everyday life.

To begin with, it should be noted that Mineral de Pozos is a place that has gained fame for being a ghost town. According to the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur), it was abandoned twice since its foundation. Therefore, the ruins of this place, along with the legends and countless other surprises, are just some of the things that await the most intrepid who wish to venture there.

This place was originally a nomadic settlement for the Chichimeca, Huachichil, Copuces, Guaxabanes, and Pames tribes, but it was not until the arrival of the Spaniards that a fort was built to protect the silver of Zacatecas. It was founded in the 18th century and the local people were dedicated to both agriculture and mining. For this reason, one of the main attractions of the place are the vestiges of the mines. But, although everything seemed to be going well for this region, it was abandoned by its inhabitants in 1920.

Currently, this destination is classified as bohemian and festive, the climate is mild and it does not rain much. In addition, for those adventurers who want to try new drinks in this place, you can find the traditional colonche, which is the fermented fruit of a red prickly pear cactus.

Among the dishes on offer are escamoles, ant larvae, or maguey worms. Also, for those who prefer something more familiar, there are pumpkin quesadillas and watermelon salads.

From antique stores to a pre-Hispanic instrument store are just a few examples of what you can buy to take home a nice souvenir of your visit.

Also, the town has a beautiful Alameda, chapel, the Arroyo Seco botanical garden, three mines, the Lavender Ranch, a Beer SPA, the temple of Nuestro Señor de Los Trabajos, and much more.

Where is it located?
This site is one hour from San Miguel de Allende; 1:20 hours from Queretaro; two hours from San Luis Potosi and 3 hours from Morelia.

Mineral de Pozos is located approximately 300 kilometers from Mexico City, to get there from the capital of the country you must take the Mexico-Queretaro highway and then the exit to the San Miguel de Allende beltway, and then take highway 57, from there you only have to follow the signs.

How much does it cost?
The rooms in the inns or hotels are in the range of 900 Mexican pesos per night to 2 thousand, depending on the type of room required. Although at first glance it might seem a little expensive, some of these lodgings are pet-friendly and have restaurants, bars, or swimming pools.

So, now that you know a little more about this place, you just have to make a space in your agenda, take your bags and have an unforgettable experience.