Real de Catorce
Once a booming silver-mining settlement high in the Sierra de Catorce of northern San Luis Potosí, Real de Catorce has reinvented itself as a destination after losing most of its population since the late 19th century. The village — known in the Huichol language as Wirikuta — draws both Catholic pilgrims and Huichol shamanists, and the surrounding high desert is increasingly used for horseback riding. It holds designation as one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos, and many of its old haciendas are being restored.
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- Population1,392
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
Real de Catorce: quick answers
Where is Real de Catorce?
Real de Catorce is in Catorce, Mexico.
How do you get to Real de Catorce?
The nearest airport is San Luis Potosí (SLP), about 3 hr 58 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Real de Catorce?
The warmest month is May, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 10°C50°F. The wettest month is September, with about 72 mm2.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Real de Catorce?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants, 1 café and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Real de Catorce?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Matehuala.