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Bocamina de San Ramón
The history of the mines that gave rise to this city begins in 1548 when the first mine shafts were worked in Rayas and Mellado. It was in this same year that the famous Guanajuato mother lode was discovered through the San Ramón Mine, which runs along the hills that border the Guanajuato ravine to the north and northeast, becoming the most important mine in Guanajuato throughout the colonial period.
It is a mine that reached a depth of 350 meters, and there is currently a hacienda where you can relive the history of the place.
Today, it is a beautiful place that houses a restaurant. On the second floor, there is a small museum showcasing mining-related artifacts.
Location
Callejón de San Ramón 10, Barrio de la Valenciana, Guanajuato, Gto.
Hours
Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00 hrs.
Minas Adyacentes de Guanajuato (Mines)
Mina La Valenciana
Discovered in 1548, it became the most important mine during the colonial era. In fact, it is estimated that 250 years ago, 30% of the world's silver and 20% of the world's gold came from this mine.
The wealth of this mine allowed Guanajuato to flourish. At its peak, it employed over 10,000 miners and reached a depth of 450 meters. By the 18th century, it produced two-thirds of all the silver exported by Guanajuato to Spain and Asia. As a result, King Carlos III of Spain granted the title of Count of Valenciana to Don Antonio Obregón, who took over the deposit in 1760.
The independence movement marked the end of the mine's prosperity, but its facilities, including the enormous chimneys of its furnaces, are still preserved.
Location
Camino a Santa Ana, Guanajuato, Gto.
Hours
Thursday to Tuesday from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs.
La Mina de Cata
It features a 17th-century temple with a beautiful baroque facade made of pink quarry stone.
Location
Calle Carretera panorámica s/n, Col. Cata, Guanajuato, Gto.
Mina de Rayas
Its name comes from the muleteer who discovered it, named Juan Rayas, in 1550. This was the first mine to be exploited in Guanajuato and, therefore, the oldest.
It has a depth of 400 meters, which made it considered the deepest at the time. Its main shaft is one of the largest in the world and has a viewpoint that offers an exceptional panoramic view.
Nearby, you can see the remains of a temple built by order of the first Marquis of Rayas.
Location
Panorámica (Mineral de Rayas), Guanajuato, Gto.
Mina El Nopal
This mine began operating in 1868 when the "Negociación Minera del Nopal y Anexas" company was formed. The mine primarily produced silver, but it also extracted gold, zinc, and copper.
It has several tunnels that can be explored, some of them with a depth greater than 200 meters. One of the tunnels connects to the Ex Hacienda de Santa Cecilia, which is now a hotel.
Currently, it is managed by the University of Guanajuato and is used to showcase how mines operate and for mining students to practice. Guided tours are also offered, and it is a venue for parties and events.
It is located on the panoramic road before reaching the Guanajuato - Dolores Hidalgo road.
Se localiza sobre la carretera panorámica antes de llegar al camino Guanajuato – Dolores Hidalgo.
Location
Carretera Panorámica San Javier, km 19.5 s/n, Col. Noria Alta, Guanajuato, Gto.
Hours
Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs.
Mina de Guadalupe
Also known as "La Mina del Elefante" (The Elephant Mine) due to its enormous construction, with walls over 30 meters high resembling the figure of an elephant.
It began operating in the 16th century and reached its peak in 1724.
Excessive use of gunpowder for drilling caused the mine to flood.
Currently, its grounds are home to a golf course, gardens, and cobblestone paths. Visitors can walk alongside the mine, which has a depth of over 340 meters. It is a wonderful place to host special events.
A beautiful temple with a pink quarry stone facade in Baroque style, built in the 17th century, can be seen there.
Location
Tiro de Guadalupe No. 21, Col. Valenciana, Guanajuato, Gto.
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