During the sixteenth century, the Spanish developed several expeditions to the north of the country, an area hitherto unknown, trying to find the legendary cities of gold Quivira and Cibola. Interestingly, even if these mythical cities were never found, these trips served to find large deposits of precious metals. This was the pattern for the appearance of the Camino de la Plata and led to the emergence of towns like Santiago of Ore Mapimí in Durango. The existence of Mapimí took place during four centuries around Ojuela mine. The architecture of the village, in the seventeenth century, was elegant and lavish. Right at the entrance of the vein appeared the small town of Ojuela, it attracted adventurers, fortune seekers and traders. Such was his fame that is mentioned in poems, legends and corridos. The monumental bridge Ojuela, still arouses admiration for the excellence of its engineering. At present, Mapimí aims, rather, to tourism as a leading economic activity. And for this it uses its immense historical and wildlife heritage, since it is located in the heart of the Reserve Baggins Biosphere Mapimí, a natural area of great beauty and relevance to the preservation of diverse ecosystems in the region. What to visit in Mapimí Pueblo Magico The historic center of this town Durango stands out for its noble antiquity: over 400 years of history that leave us to contemplate the wonders of this mining community. The wonderful architecture of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries is evident in the building that was headquarters of the Department of Commerce as well as the Postal Service and the Temple of the Lord of Mapimí., Built in 1772 with a Gothic style. Its pantheon is fascinating tombs there are foreigners who worked in the mines and the legends associated with the place, as the four horsemen and robbers Ojuela. The mine is another must Ojuela Mapimí site. It has 450 kilometers of tunnels, was established at the time, in the crucible of the people. There, copper, silver and gold were extracted and today treasures, rare and fascinating minerals. Who roam the place, receive guidance from an expert guide, who used an oil lamp to cycle through the dark tunnels. At the end of the tour you can see a mummified mule and several of the tools used in that mine, for centuries. Ojuela, today, it is a ghost town that impresses with its solitude and quiet environment.This small community grew to three thousand residents and had its theater, church, casino and water system. It is located on the top of a hill, next to the suspension bridge. Once the mines were flooded, it was abandoned altogether. For those who like to photograph mysterious and remarkable places, Ojuela is an irresistible opportunity. In this sense, the above mentioned Ojuela Bridge, is also something that can not be put aside in an exploration of this area Mapimí. It is 318 meters long and two meters wide and stands on a depth of 110 meters. It has installed a zip at the side of the bridge and jump over the canyon on a unique experience for extreme tourists.

Magico Mapimí Mine Ojuela has aspects of great interest to collectors. There are drawn 117 species of rare and valuable minerals, like Adamites, paradamita, scorodite and the strange Legrandite, it has only been found in Ojuela and a remote mine in Namibia, Africa. Activities in Pueblo Mapimí Magico Other places we recommend you visit in Mapimí are: Santiago Apostol Church, built in the eighteenth century and has a remarkable carved stone facade, with Moorish details, and Juárez and History Museum and Ojuela Mapimí which includes documents and references about the history of the region.

Must arrive at Gomez Palacio, Durango, or Torreon, Coahuila. It can be used for flights departing from the International Airport of Mexico City. You can also make the trip by bus, which takes between 14 and 16 hours. If traveling by car from Guadalajara, you must follow the road to Zacatecas, cross Jerez Mal Paso and then go for the deviation Fresnillo, passing through Rio Grande, arriving at Cuencame, Durango. Then you have to get Gomez Palacio and there Mapimí.