Santa Eulalia
The birthplace of Chihuahua city, an 18th-century silver mining town with well-preserved stone-paved streets, an old church, and mining remains.
Santa Eulalia lies in a valley about 20 km east of Chihuahua city. Silver was discovered here around 1707, and miners settled to form a small town. The city of Chihuahua was only founded later, in the river valley, so Santa Eulalia is regarded as the city’s birthplace. The town retains stone-paved slopes, adobe houses, and the 18th-century Santa Eulalia Church, along with a mining museum. Some mines can be visited by reservation. The area is also a world-famous source of mineral specimens. Visitors are more numerous on weekends, and you can enjoy local dishes at restaurants in town.
Opening hours
Open all day (museum mainly open on weekends)
Nearby sights
- Museo Histórico de la Revolución (Quinta Luz)
- Museo del Mamut
- Quinta Gameros
- Templo de San Francisco de Asís
- Palacio de Gobierno Murals
- Casa Chihuahua & Hidalgo's Dungeon
- Museo Casa de Juárez
- Plaza de Armas Chihuahua