Native Trails MyTrails 2025 258 San Luis Potosí 1 Excursion to the bustling ghost town Real de Catorce Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy Real de Catorce is a bustling ghost town in the altiplano. Anyone wanting to immerse himself in the surreal world of hippies, artists and locals first has to pass the valley with its miles of lonely cobbled road and dilapidated mining villages and the old Ogarrío Tunnel. During a tour of the half-restored ruins, including visits of the Centro Cultural, the church and the palenque (the former cockpit), you will get to know and love the old silver town. 2 Visit to the mining museum Hacienda Santa Ana Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Medium Near Real de Catorce, the Hacienda Santa Ana is a historic mining estate that has recently been transformed into a museum. The Museo Minero Hacienda Santa Ana offers insights into the mining history of the region, showcasing artifacts from the peak of silver extraction. Visitors can explore the well-preserved architecture, antique tools, and machinery that illustrate the daily life of miners. A visit to this museum enriches the cultural experience around Real de Catorce and provides a fascinating journey into the past. 3 Excursion into the desert plain to the Peyote cacti Duration: 06:00 h · Level: Medium On the plateau of Real de Catorce, you start your tour down to the former train station of Estación Catorce in the desert plain. Riding in a “Willy”, an early 4WD jeep, you discover the adventurous mountain road, passing countless hairpin bends and old bridges built from the local rock. Mighty ruins of old mining haciendas with their deep pits and splendid work halls line your way. We make a short stop at the Hacienda Socavón de Purísima and let the history of the old mines sink in. After having arrived at the Camino Real down in the valley, you take a hike in the desert and learn interesting details about the local herbs and cacti – many of them are endemic and can be found only here, e.g. the peyote cactus, which is known for its psychedelic substances and has for ages been used by the indigenous Huicholes as a remedy and to reach spiritual ecstasy. Finally, in Estación Catorce, homemade lemonade and local dishes such as “Asado de bodas” and “Pollo al desierto” will be waiting for you. 4 Hike into the Mountains of Real de Catorce Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Medium Your hike begins in the silver town of Real de Catorce, a mystical place full of history, surrounded by the rugged mountains of the Sierra de Catorce. The trail winds through an impressive desert landscape, dotted with scattered cacti, agaves, and thorny bushes, stretching between dry rocks and dusty paths. Abandoned mine shafts and crumbling walls bear witness to the town’s once-thriving silver industry. Your destination is the mysterious Pueblo Fantasma, also known as El Horno del Leoncillo. The crumbling ruins of this once-bustling settlement offer a glimpse into a bygone era. On the way back, a breathtaking view awaits at the Mirador near Fuerte Galaviz – from here, you can see Real de Catorce perched on a plateau in the mountains, overlooking the vast plains stretching to the horizon. An adventure through history, nature, and spectacular landscapes! 5 Half-day tour on horseback Real de Catorce Duration: 06:00 h · Level: Medium Riding is a great passion of the men living in Real de Catorce. During a ride into the hills surrounding the old silver town, you learn all you need to know about the Huichole, an Indian people of the Pacific states of Jalisco and Nayarit, who make long pilgrimages to perform and celebrate their rites on the sacred mountain of Cerro del Quemado. Enjoy fascinating moments in the clear desert air of Real de Catorce. 6 Visit of the mezcal factory Laguna Seca Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy The 17th century was the beginning of the history of Laguna Seca, at that time considered the cultural and spiritual center of the region. Today, this lonely place full of history invites you to have a look at the traditional manufacture of mescal, probably one of the best known Mexican spirits. Mescal is a distilled liquor produced from the flesh of agaves and differing in taste and color in dependence on the agave species used. Your visit includes a degustation that allows you to experience the rough and smoky aroma of mescal in the rustic environment of the old hacienda.
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