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Mining museum · Real del Monte, Hidalgo
Mina de Acosta Site Museum
Silver mine active from 1727 to 1985, now a museum, with a visit to a tunnel using a helmet and flashlight.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Mina de Acosta Site Museum
The Acosta Mine is in the San José de Acosta neighborhood, on the outskirts of Real del Monte, and operated from 1727 to 1985. It was one of the richest mines in the region and, in the 19th century, received the machinery and miners brought from Cornwall by the English company that worked the range.
The museum occupies the surface facilities: the engine house, the shaft tower, the workshop, the storage buildings and the superintendent’s house, in English style. The guided visit begins with the history of mining in the region and continues into a tunnel, which visitors explore wearing a helmet, carrying a flashlight and a cape.
From the mine courtyard you can see the valley and the roofs of Real del Monte. The visit also shows the miners’ working conditions and the origin of the town’s English traditions.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour and a half.
Best time
In the morning, on weekdays, with smaller groups. Confirm opening days before you go.
How to get there
About 1.5 km from the center of Real del Monte, up a slope, on foot or by taxi.
Tip
Wear closed shoes and bring a jacket: inside the tunnel it is cold and humid.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Mina de Acosta Site Museum
Until when did the Acosta Mine operate?
From 1727 to 1985.
Can you go inside the Acosta Mine?
Yes, the guided visit goes through a tunnel, with a helmet and flashlight.
How long does the visit to the Acosta Mine take?
About one and a half hours.