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City in the Mexican state of Durango
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Mapimi is a small, once thriving mining community in the northwestern state of Durango. The town was largely abandoned in the early 20th century as the mineral deposits were exhausted, and today is largely a ghost town with a remaining population of about 5,000. It is one of the designated sites on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (a ) and has been designated a Pueblo Magico by the government's ministry of tourism (SECTUR).
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Ojuela Mine
The mine was established in 1598 when gold was discovered in the Mapimi area. The mine was a source of multiple metals over the years, including gold, silver, copper, lead and manganese. It was also the source of a number of minerals, especially adamite and legrandite. The mine struggled in the early 20th century, and closed due to declining production and various logistical problems that made it uneconomical. The mine is a designated site on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and is a must-see for tourists who venture into this part of the country. Guided tours of the old mines are available. Guides provide vests, helmets, lights.
Omeletes, hot cakes, eggs at breakfast, buffet at lunch.
Chilaquiles for breakfast, comida corrida, steaks, chiles rellenos, enchiladas. Comfortable, traditional restaurant with historic decor.
Comfortable historic building with upscale rooms and first-class service. Las Adelitas restaurant on site is very good, offering regional duranguense cuisine.
Friendly service, small, but clean rooms. Comfortable place.
The nearest airport with commercial flights is Torreon International Airport (TRC). From there, you can rent a car and drive to Mapimi. Torreon is also the hub for bus transportation in the region.
Read in the guideYou can walk around the small Centro area of Mapimi, but you'll want a taxi to visit the Ojuela mine and bridge, and you'll want a rental car if you go to the Biosphere Reserve or Zone of Silence, since they are far out…
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