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Pozos de Mineral

Guanajuato, Mexico
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Ranked #10 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
Type: Ghost Towns
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Mexico City, Mexico
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70 reviews 70 reviews
31 attraction reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

real people do in fact live in this town, but the damage from its lack of upkeep remains. very interesting little town, but more depressing than inspiring. it's not like an ancient roman/greek civilization. the mines went broke, the town has some unfinished projects, and is now putting 'pueblo magico' name to the town to boost up its much-needed infrastructure... More

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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32 reviews 32 reviews
14 attraction reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

We were so very lucky to be recommended this little town for a visit. We were also very lucky to stumble upon a taxi driver who could go on at length about the history of the place (in Spanish). he charged us (4 people) 1000 pesos for a 6-hour trip to and around Pozos from SMA (6 hours was all... More

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Paris, Texas
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29 reviews 29 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

Mineral de Pozos is the name of this pueblo rather than Pozos de Mineral as it is currently listed by tripadvisor. This old mining town that was almost totally abandoned is now coming back to life with an insurgence of expat Americans and Mexican nationals, mostly migrating from San Miguel, Queteraro, and Mexico City. It has recently been designated as... More

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Morelia
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

We drove over for a Sunday visit. What a great surprise! Great little ghost town - but not for long though. Go visit now while it is still quaint. Had a great lunch! Easy drive from San Miguel de Allende. Will return!

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Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

The ruins are worth the trip by themselves. Add to that the friendly people and some nice places to stay and you have a recipe for a great weekend. It's a small town so don't expect a zillion things to do but the place grows on you as you explore it. We went to see the smelting ovens just outside... More

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Morelia, Mexico
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35 reviews 35 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
98 helpful votes 98 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2012

This little town seems just right for a movie set, maybe one of those movies named The Mexican or The Gringo. It's got Jerome, Arizona, written all over its face. But it's one heck of a lot easier to access than Jerome. Wander around, let your imagination roam, admire the church's inspiring interior, and settle down for a tasty meal... More

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Queretaro, México
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 attraction reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2012

This is a tiny magical town. It used to be an important minig town a century ago. Because of several reasons it has been abandoned. About 20 years ago a group of people rediscover this center which has been occupied both, by native mexican people in search of an identity developing musical prehispanic center and international travelers that had created... More

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Laredo, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This was a fun place to visit- kinda like a ghost town, but with more people! It was fun to see the old mines and to hear people tell stories about what the town was like back in the old days!

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Toronto
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7 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Lovely, quiet, atmospheric. Stayed 4 nights, would have liked to stay longer.

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Leon, Mexico
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22 reviews 22 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

An amazing magical mining "ghost" town. Great hotel options.

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