Pueblo Fantasma
An abandoned silver-mining village on the hillside above town, with ruined walls, mine shafts and a roofless church, overlooking the mountains
The Ghost Town is the abandoned miners' settlement and ore-processing works left behind after the silver mines declined. Its surviving stone walls, chimneys, mine entrances and a roofless church still stand. You can ride a horse or hike up from town. The one-way trip takes about 40 minutes to an hour. The slope is steep and the altitude is nearly 2,800 meters, so go slowly and drink water. Standing among the ruins, you can look out over the valley and the town below. Sunset brings the best atmosphere. Local horse guides are very persistent, so agree on the price and round-trip time before setting off. Do not enter unreinforced mine shafts.
Opening hours
Open all day (daytime visits recommended)
Nearby sights
- Túnel de Ogarrio
- Parroquia de la Purísima Concepción
- Casa de Moneda
- Plaza Hidalgo & Historic Center
- Palenque de Gallos
- Capilla y Panteón de Guadalupe
- Wirikuta
- Cerro del Quemado