It was founded when an indigenous person from New Mexico discovered a rich silver mine, which was named Real de Santa Eulalia de Mérida.

This ancient history is reflected in its old streets, which date back more than 300 years.

In this town, you can also visit the Santa Eulalia de Mérida Parish, the former house of Francisco Villa, which he occupied from 1906 to 1908 and is now a restaurant where you can taste regional dishes. There is also the renovated former mining cantina, which is now another restaurant.

As a former mining enclave, a museum showcasing various mining instruments and semi-precious gems such as crazy laces and coyamitos is a must-visit. The museum is open from Thursday to Sunday, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Santa Eulalia is also home to the Bustillos Mine, located only 30 km from the city of Chihuahua. This mine experienced its heyday from 1710 to 1730 and features a monumental cave connected to other mines in the region through huge tunnels.

Currently, in addition to learning about the history of this place, you can witness the spectacle of over 6 million bats leaving the depths of the mine during sunset. However, this show can only be seen from July to October.