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Real de Catorce

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An Enchanted Town in the Mountains of San Luis Potosí

The town of Real de Catorce was founded in 1779 with the discovery of silver in the region. It is in the heart of the Sierra Catorce mountains at an elevation of 9000 feet in the state of San Luis Potosí five hours north of Mexico City.  Access into town is a through a 1.4-mile long tunnel cut through the mountains.

Tradition and Magic

The town still retains vestiges of the riches created during the time that the silver mines were in operation more than a century ago. Currently, there are about 1000 inhabitants down from a peak of 15,000 in 1910. At one point the population dwindled to 300 people after mining operations ceased. In its heyday, the mines of Real de Catorce along with the mines of Zacatecas and Guanajuato were leaders in the production of silver.

Few places with magic in the air like Real de Catorce remain. People say that just being there one changes inside.

Original Willys Jeep station wagons, which are the favorites of visitors, are one of the principal forms of public transportation.

A shrine to the Virgin of Guadalupe in the corner of a building.

A Different Time

Time moves slower in Real de Catorce. One of the reasons a visit is so enjoyable.

Traditional Regional Recipe

If you enjoy traditional Mexican cooking, try this recipe for Gorditas Encarceladas from the nearby town of Estación de Catorce, San Luis Potosí.

Rugged Natural Beauty

Steep mountains, a high desert climate and vegetation and spectacular natural light give the area a rugged natural beauty.

Picturesque Ruins

Everywhere are picturesque ruins you can visit which give you a sense of how life used to be in town.

Beauty and Solitude

Natural beauty and the solitude inspire reflection.

A Destination for Spiritual Pilgrims

Real de Catorce is close to Wirikuta, a sacred place for the Huicholes. Thousands of pilgrims arrive each year to participate in Shamanic rituals.

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The Walls of San Miguel de Allende

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San Miguel’s architecture impresses everyone who walks its street but the color of the walls are what gives the town its distinct character. Reds, oranges, yellows, browns and whites. Viewed up close the walls appear to be color field paintings. What is the message?

San Miguel de Allende is a colonial town in the Central highlands of Mexico. It has become a bohemian tourist destination visited by more than 1 million people per year. Even though it one of the most visited cities in the world it still holds many secrets. Andrés Carnalla, photographer, explores the wall’s secrets with his photos.

WHAT SECRETS DO THE WALLS TELL?

Walk the town. Look for color, pattern texture. What are the walls telling you?

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EX CONVENTO SAN AUGUSTIN, YURIRIA

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Yuriria Guanjuato

Yuriria is a small town in the southern part of the state of Guanajuato with a population of about 22,000 in the city and another 50,000 in the surrounding areas.

One of the principal attractions for tourists in Yuriria is the Ex-Convento San Augustin. It was built by the Augustine Order in the 1550’s  to serve an estimated 6000 baptised indigenous people. It is built in the Plateresque style and towers over the town.

You can spend a couple of enjoyable hours visiting the museum and enjoying the grounds.

Map Yuriria Guanajuato

Location:Plazuela Juárez, Yuriria in the main plaza

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00am to 5:30pm

Cost:Adults $39 pesos, children under 12 free

Phone: 01 (445) 168-2036

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