In the middle of the desert, among mountain chains and mines, the bushes and cacti hide a Magic Town that, at first glance, seems to be abandoned.
House ruins, buildings and ovens expel a feeling of nostalgia that it’s almost impossible not to recognize the visceral stories described in “Pedro Páramo”, written by the one and only Juan Rulfo; the film based on the author’s work was produced precisely here.
One time, the town was called the City of Porfirio Días.
Among the rise of positivism and to the voices of “order and progress”, México saw the flourishing of its culture, science and art in an eloquent manner, with the help of the mining exploitation that the state extracted, such as gold, silver and copper.
The mine and the Santa Brígida Hacienda can be traced back to 1536, and it is one of the most visited locations of Mineral de Pozos, given that at their prime, besides the gold and silver that was mined, mercury was another mineral that gave fame and richness to this site.
Very close from here, you will find the Jesuit Ovens, that with their three “chacuacos” with a triangle form, give register of that past that melted metals day and night.
Downtown, you can visit the old Modelo School, which marked a precedent on the modernization of Mexican education.
Besides this building, you will encounter the Juárez Garden and its central kiosk, a perfect place to enjoy the pre-Hispanic gastronomy of Mineral de Pozos, which with the help of its inhabitants, is still prepared in the most traditional of ways.
You can try dishes that are based on the uniqueness of Mexican folklore like the “chilacayote”, “pitaya”, “xoconstle”, amaranth, “piñon”, peanuts, mesquite and “guamúchil”.
The San Pedro Parish, with its neo-Classic style, has a dome located on the tallest point of Mineral de Pozos, held together by a cross that watches over a legend-filled city and its inhabitants.
If you have the opportunity to visit us during May, you will most definitely encounter the “Señor de los Trabajos” (Lord of Work) Party, celebrated at the San Pedro Parish.
This is a place where mechanic games and fireworks illuminate the view and illusions of all peregrines that attend the festival.
On August 25th, the city’s founding is celebrated, day of San Luis King of France, the patron saint of the city.
This gives origins to the Regional Carnival of Northern Guanajuato.

Infinito México recommends
visit Mineral de Pozos during May, which is when the Mariachi Festival is celebrated, a symbol of Mexican culture recognized at an international level.
Or what about July, when the Toltequidad Festival and the Blues Festival are celebrated, where diverse musical expressions attend; they also include performances with different pre-Hispanic instruments that are also part of the handmade crafts the town has to offer.
Another great music festival is the Mixoacalli Festival, which mainly promotes art and music by the shadow of the casuarina trees that adorn Zaragoza Plaza, a place that is still surrounded by decaying buildings known as the Casa Santa Chapel and Refugio Chapel.
Currently the building that is home to the Library and the House of Culture is protected by the town's residents.
Remember to try insect cuisine, with more than 500 species on the menu, such as the “ahuautle”, grasshoppers, “escamoles”, “chinicuil”, maguey larvae and “cupiches”.
An obligatory spot is the Cinco Señores Mine, an ex-mining company that was conformed by La Joya, Justicia, Mayalito, Santa Lucía and Guadalupana.
These were mines that experienced the fruit of their grandeur by extracting gold and silver through colonial years.

Things to see and do
gastronomy, tours, temples, cycling, hiking.
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