Day trip from Baja California Sur, Baja California Sur
El Triunfo & San Antonio Mining Towns from La Paz
A fascinating half-day road trip from La Paz along Highway 1 south to the abandoned silver mining ghost town of El Triunfo (145km, 2 hours). The massive iron smelting chimneys still stand guard over the crumbling French-era buildings and Victorian mansions. The excellent Café El Triunfo serves artisan coffee and traditional food in a historic building. Continue 15km to San Antonio for the ruins of the gold mine and a charming central plaza. The drive through the desert foothills of the Sierra de la Victoria is scenic.
Location
23.8033, -110.0783 — View on map
Highlights
- El Triunfo smelting chimneys
- Café El Triunfo artisan coffee and food
- French-era mining architecture
- San Antonio plaza and mission ruins
- Desert mountain scenery
Tips
- The café owner is a wonderful storyteller about the mining era
- The chimneys are the best photo subject — early morning light is flattering
- Combine with a detour to Miraflores village for artisan leather goods