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Historic hacienda at the entrance to the Ogarrio Tunnel, the only access point for the town of Real de Catorce. The hacienda is very scenic and a great place to take pictures. There's also a shop selling souvenirs and snacks. There are parking lots at the entrance and you can hop in a canvas covered vehicle for the trip through the tunnel or take one of the Willys tours, riding in an old Willys Jeep.
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Silver Mine
Narrow, single-lane tunnel that is the sole road into the town. The 11-km tunnel can only handle 1-way traffic that includes cars, small trucks, horse-drawn wagons, and mule trains. Cars are allowed into the town, but are restricted to certain locations. Oversize vehicles (including RVs, large trucks, and large vans, like Sprinters) must park outside the town and passengers use local transport (horse, Willys Jeep, or truck with benches). There are women with walkie-talkies at either end of the tunnel who coordinate traffic. There is often a long line during the day to enter the town. The tunnel is a travel experience in itself as well as a scenic point of interest and an odd curiosity in today's modern world.
Cemetery
Since 1775, locals have been dying to rest in the Guadalupe Chapel before being laid to rest for eternity in the town's crowded graveyard. The abundance of memorials and old grave markers bear testament to the stories of this once being a bustling town with a thriving mining industry. Today, the deceased far outnumber the town's living population.
Mint, Old Coin House
Regional history museum inside the historic mint, a colonial-era building that's been well-restored. Exhibits explain a bit about the town's mining history and the indigenous Huichol people who inhabited the region. There are also galleries with artworks from both the colonial and modern eras.
Church of the Immaculate Conception
18th century church built in a neoclassical style of pink cantera granite. The inside is beautiful and tranquil with pastel painted domes along the main nave.
The town's main plaza (zocalo) is a tranquil place with mature, evergreen shade trees, fountains, gardens, walkways, and a small central kiosk (bandstand). Great place for people watching. Nearby shops sell light snacks and the Willys tours depart from here for their desert tours.