Sixteenth century smelting ovens built by the Jesuits at the abandoned Santa Brigida Mine near Mineral de Pozos, Guanajuato state, Mexico

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The 19th-century mining town of Mineral de Pozos (also known as "Pozos") became a virtual ghost town in the early 20th century. It was declared a National Historic Treasure by the Mexican government in 1982. It has come back to life recently as an artists' colony and tourist destination. The town is about one hour's drive from San Miguel de Allende.

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Size: 5000px × 3346px
Location: Mina Santa Brigida, Mineral de Pozos, Guanajuato, Mexico
Photo credit: © John Mitchell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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