Real de Catorce Mining Town & Desert Secret

Pass through a tunnel into a high-altitude abandoned mining town, ride horses to a ghost town, and ride a jeep down to the Wirikuta Desert

The one-way journey takes about half a day, so staying at least three nights is recommended to avoid rushing. On the second day, explore the old streets and ride horses up to the ghost town. On the third day, take a jeep to Mount Quemado and the village of Estación Catorce. The town sits at an altitude of about 2,700 meters with many cobblestone slopes and only accepts cash. It is suitable for travelers who love off-the-beaten-path destinations and hiking, but not for those with limited mobility. Public transport is available but requires a transfer in Matehuala.

During the Festival of Saint Francis in early October and Easter Week, vehicle access is restricted, and you must transfer to a shuttle bus.

每日安排

第 1 天 · Pass Through the Tunnel into the Mining Town

雷亞爾德卡托爾塞（奧加里奧隧道、伊達爾戈廣場與老街、普里西馬康塞普西翁教區教堂）

Take Highway 57 to Matehuala, pass through Cedral, and drive along the cobblestone road to enter the tunnel. The entire journey takes about 4 hours.

Depart early in the morning and avoid driving on mountain roads at night; stock up on plenty of cash in Matehuala.

住宿：老街與主廣場周邊

第 2 天 · Old Streets and Ghost Town Ruins

雷亞爾德卡托爾塞（造幣廠舊址、鬥雞場、瓜達盧佩教堂與墓園、鬼城廢墟）

Walk around the town in the morning. In the afternoon, hire a horse or a jeep at the plaza to go to the ghost town, which takes about 2 hours round trip.

Walk slowly at first to adjust to the high altitude; agree on the route and duration before riding horses.

住宿：老街與主廣場周邊

第 3 天 · Willys Jeep in the Wirikuta Desert

雷亞爾德卡托爾塞（克馬多山、威瑞庫塔沙漠聖地、卡托爾塞火車站村）

Charter a Willys jeep from Plaza Hidalgo. It takes about 1 hour to go down the mountain to the village of Estación Catorce, making it a half-day round trip.

This is a sacred site for the Huichol people; do not disturb rituals or pick plants. Jeeps occasionally stop running, so ask in town first.

住宿：老街與主廣場周邊

第 4 天 · Return to San Luis Potosí

San Luis Potosí

Leave through the tunnel in the morning and return to San Luis Potosí the same way, which takes about 4 hours. You can catch an afternoon flight.