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El principal acceso para Real de Catorce es el Tunel de Ogarrio, extraordinaria obra de ingeniería de 2.3 Km de largo, perforado a través de la roca maciza, el cuál desemboca en el pueblo.
Los trabajos de su construcción comenzaron en 1879 bajo la dirección de Manuel Baranda, aprovechando el preexistente socavón de una mina. Fue inaugurado solemnemente el 2 de abril de 1901 por el Sr. Gobernador del Estado de San Luis Potosí, el Ing. Blas Escontría
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Time elapsed: 388 days
Real de Catorce
El nombre original de este singular pueblo fue "Real de Minas de la Limpia Concepción de los Álamos de Catorce", concedido desde mediados del siglo XVII. A mitad del siglo XVIII, el pueblo fue incendiado por los indígenas y reconstruido, asignándosele una variante de su primer nombre: "Real de Minas de Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción de los Álamos de Catorce", denominación que perdió vigencia hacia principios del siglo XIX, ante la facilidad de los visitantes y lugareños de nombrarlo simplemente como Catorce.
> Ubicación: Real de Catorce se sitúa en el estado de San Luis Potosí, a 254 km de la capital estatal, en la Sierra de Catorce, a 2 750 m de altitud. La Sierra de Catorce se encuentra en la parte nororiental del altiplano central, una de sus zonas más altas.
Esta situación convierte a Real en uno de los sitios más fríos de la república, especialmente en las noches, pero también en uno de los más altos y con mejores paisajes de altura de toda la meseta central.
El clima de la región es de tipo seco estepario, con temperaturas que alcanzan hasta 42°C en el día y muy bajas durante la noche y madrugada, excepto en el área de la cabecera municipal, ya que su altitud no permite la existencia de temperaturas muy altas. Aunque su flora no es muy abundante, en los alrededores existen distintas variedades de vegetación típica de las zonas áridas, tales como cactus, nopaleras, matorrales, cardonales y pastizales, así como bosques, los que aunque no son muy abundantes, se distribuyen particularmente en la ranchería de Los Alamitos, a cuatro horas de distancia.
Respecto de su fauna, su población está formada también por especies desérticas, tales como aves de rapiña (zopilotes), víboras de cascabel y liebres, principalmente.
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The original name of this unique town was "Real de Minas de la Limpia Concepcion de los Alamos de Catorce"award from the mid seventeenth century. In the middle of the eighteenth century, the town was burned by Indians and rebuilt, assigning a variant of your first name: "Real de Minas de Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de los Alamos de Catorce, a name that expired at the beginning of the century XIX, the ease with visitors and locals to name just like Catorce.
> Location: Real de Catorce is located in the state of San Luis Potosí, 254 km from state capital, in the Sierra de Catorce, to 2 750 m altitude. The Sierra de Catorce is located in the northeastern part of the central highlands, one of the highest areas.
This makes Real in one of the coldest places in the republic, especially at night, but also one of the highest and most scenic of all the high central plateau.
The climate of the region is dry steppe type, with temperatures reaching up to 42 ° C during the day and very low during the night and early morning, except in the municipal area, as their height does not allow the existence of temperature very high. Although its not very abundant flora in the vicinity there are different varieties of vegetation typical of arid areas, such as cactus, cacti, shrubs, cactus and pastures and forests, which although not very abundant, particularly in distributed the settlement of Los Alamitos, four hours away.
As regards its fauna, its population is also formed by desert species such as birds of prey (vultures), rattlesnakes and rabbits, mainly
este transporte tipico del lugar es utilizado por mas de 50 años para bajar al desierto
50 % landrover 50% jeep, is shure?
place: Real de Catorce
photo: JuanRojo-toltequita
Real name:
REAL DE MINAS DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA LIMPIA CONCEPCION DE GUADALUPE DE LOS ALAMOS DE CATORCE ALTIPLANO
All taken with Nikon N80 with 50mm 1.8g lens + number 15 deep yellow filter. Scanned on Durst Sigma Plus & edited very lightly in PS.
Cada que vez que grabo una escena en video, hago una fotografía de mi plano. Así me gusta registrar mi trabajo. A fin de cuentas, tengo cámara, ¿no?
Real de Catorce
Pictures taken with a small shitty cam...But these aren't bad all...
Real de Catorce
*From Wikipedia*
The village of Real de Catorce (pronounced [reˈal de kaˈtoɾse]), often shortened to Real is located 160 miles northwest of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The village of Real de Catorce sits on the side of a mountain at more than 2.743 meters (9,000 feet). It is situated in the Sierra de Catorce Mountain Range, one of the highest plateaus in Mexico, where the summits may extend over 10,000 feet.
History
Although the town had been there for many years, silver was discovered in the local mountains in 1772 and a few years later in 1779 the village was officially founded. This once thriving silver mining town presently has a full time population of under 1,000 residents. Today, its main income comes from tourism. Several major commercial motion pictures have been filmed in Real including Bandidas (featuring Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz), The Mexican (featuring Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts), and some scenes of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (featuring Humphrey Bogart).
Place
The main road to Real de Catorce leaves Highway 62 between Matehuala and San Tiburcio. This is roughly to the east of Real, near the town of Cedral. From the main highway there is a 17 mile cobblestone road which rises into the sierra, then the 1.5 mile long Ogarrio Tunnel which only accepts vehicles one way (with travelers in and out having to wait their turn.)
Thousands of pilgrims visit the Parish of Immaculate Conception the week around the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4 to express their gratitude for favors granted. Inside the church are hundreds of Retablos attesting to the miracles that have been performed.
Huichol Indians walk across miles of desert from Nayarit, Durango, Jalisco and Zacatecas to visit the valley of Catorce every spring to leave religious offerings at the "Cerro Quemado", a ceremonial center to the east of their mystical religious territory. Quemado is, according to their ancestral beliefs, the birthplace of their "Tatewari" or Grandfather Fire.
During this time, they also visit the "Wirikuta" or desert below Real de Catorce to gather a year's supply of sacred nourishment in the form of peyote or "hikuri", the magical cactus that they use to guide their path and consciousness. Though found throughout the region, the cacti in the Wirikuta purportedly produce the most desired crop.
At other times of the year, there is a continious pilgrimage of people of all ages and nationalities, motivated by the writings of Carlos Castaneda. They travel thousands of miles to arrive at this sacred site and experience a mystical communion with the magical cactus. So much so, in fact, that the government has mounted a campaign to protect the cactus from these so-called "peyote tourists." It is illegal for anyone but Huichol Indians to gather, or possess, the peyote cactus.
Others come to Real de Catorce for health reasons. At almost 9,000 feet the city is an excellent training ground for bicyclists and runners.
Matthew McConaughey, the actor, is a frequent visitor as he enjoys running in the area.
Although in the southern range of the Chihuahuan desert, due to its altitude, Real can be very cool at night. Although days, particularly in summer, can be very hot, it is advised to always bring a jacket, even in summer.
Real de Catorce was named a "Pueblo Mágico" (Magic Town) in 2001.
Sin Edición - Not Edited - Ne Ŝanĝita
Noche de estrellas, en Real de 14, SLP
Ver las estrellas, es mucho mas que ver el cielo.. es ver el pasado, hoy, es ver como se vio durante millones de años nuestra no-grandeza
Vidi stelojn, estas pli ol vidi la ĉielon, estas vidi la estintecon, nun, vidi kiel dum miloj da jaroj, nia malgrandeco
Vi scias, ke vi esas stelo, ne ĉesi brili
Durante la curación, el marakame pasa el muvieri (cetro de plumas y un espejo) por la zona donde se encuentra el malestar del enfermo. Al mismo tiempo repite las palabras que los dioses le dictan y escupe ocasionalmente aguardiente en la zona afectada.
El Cerro Quemado.It has,indeed an elephant shape
Pictures taken with a small shitty cam...But these aren't bad all...
Real de Catorce
*From Wikipedia*
The village of Real de Catorce (pronounced [reˈal de kaˈtoɾse]), often shortened to Real is located 160 miles northwest of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The village of Real de Catorce sits on the side of a mountain at more than 2.743 meters (9,000 feet). It is situated in the Sierra de Catorce Mountain Range, one of the highest plateaus in Mexico, where the summits may extend over 10,000 feet.
History
Although the town had been there for many years, silver was discovered in the local mountains in 1772 and a few years later in 1779 the village was officially founded. This once thriving silver mining town presently has a full time population of under 1,000 residents. Today, its main income comes from tourism. Several major commercial motion pictures have been filmed in Real including Bandidas (featuring Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz), The Mexican (featuring Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts), and some scenes of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (featuring Humphrey Bogart).
Place
The main road to Real de Catorce leaves Highway 62 between Matehuala and San Tiburcio. This is roughly to the east of Real, near the town of Cedral. From the main highway there is a 17 mile cobblestone road which rises into the sierra, then the 1.5 mile long Ogarrio Tunnel which only accepts vehicles one way (with travelers in and out having to wait their turn.)
Thousands of pilgrims visit the Parish of Immaculate Conception the week around the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4 to express their gratitude for favors granted. Inside the church are hundreds of Retablos attesting to the miracles that have been performed.
Huichol Indians walk across miles of desert from Nayarit, Durango, Jalisco and Zacatecas to visit the valley of Catorce every spring to leave religious offerings at the "Cerro Quemado", a ceremonial center to the east of their mystical religious territory. Quemado is, according to their ancestral beliefs, the birthplace of their "Tatewari" or Grandfather Fire.
During this time, they also visit the "Wirikuta" or desert below Real de Catorce to gather a year's supply of sacred nourishment in the form of peyote or "hikuri", the magical cactus that they use to guide their path and consciousness. Though found throughout the region, the cacti in the Wirikuta purportedly produce the most desired crop.
At other times of the year, there is a continious pilgrimage of people of all ages and nationalities, motivated by the writings of Carlos Castaneda. They travel thousands of miles to arrive at this sacred site and experience a mystical communion with the magical cactus. So much so, in fact, that the government has mounted a campaign to protect the cactus from these so-called "peyote tourists." It is illegal for anyone but Huichol Indians to gather, or possess, the peyote cactus.
Others come to Real de Catorce for health reasons. At almost 9,000 feet the city is an excellent training ground for bicyclists and runners.
Matthew McConaughey, the actor, is a frequent visitor as he enjoys running in the area.
Although in the southern range of the Chihuahuan desert, due to its altitude, Real can be very cool at night. Although days, particularly in summer, can be very hot, it is advised to always bring a jacket, even in summer.
Real de Catorce was named a "Pueblo Mágico" (Magic Town) in 2001.
Real de Catorce
Pictures taken with a small shitty cam...But these aren't bad after all...
Real de Catorce
*From Wikipedia*
The village of Real de Catorce (pronounced [reˈal de kaˈtoɾse]), often shortened to Real is located 160 miles northwest of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The village of Real de Catorce sits on the side of a mountain at more than 2.743 meters (9,000 feet). It is situated in the Sierra de Catorce Mountain Range, one of the highest plateaus in Mexico, where the summits may extend over 10,000 feet.
History
Although the town had been there for many years, silver was discovered in the local mountains in 1772 and a few years later in 1779 the village was officially founded. This once thriving silver mining town presently has a full time population of under 1,000 residents. Today, its main income comes from tourism. Several major commercial motion pictures have been filmed in Real including Bandidas (featuring Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz), The Mexican (featuring Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts), and some scenes of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (featuring Humphrey Bogart).
Place
The main road to Real de Catorce leaves Highway 62 between Matehuala and San Tiburcio. This is roughly to the east of Real, near the town of Cedral. From the main highway there is a 17 mile cobblestone road which rises into the sierra, then the 1.5 mile long Ogarrio Tunnel which only accepts vehicles one way (with travelers in and out having to wait their turn.)
Thousands of pilgrims visit the Parish of Immaculate Conception the week around the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4 to express their gratitude for favors granted. Inside the church are hundreds of Retablos attesting to the miracles that have been performed.
Huichol Indians walk across miles of desert from Nayarit, Durango, Jalisco and Zacatecas to visit the valley of Catorce every spring to leave religious offerings at the "Cerro Quemado", a ceremonial center to the east of their mystical religious territory. Quemado is, according to their ancestral beliefs, the birthplace of their "Tatewari" or Grandfather Fire.
During this time, they also visit the "Wirikuta" or desert below Real de Catorce to gather a year's supply of sacred nourishment in the form of peyote or "hikuri", the magical cactus that they use to guide their path and consciousness. Though found throughout the region, the cacti in the Wirikuta purportedly produce the most desired crop.
At other times of the year, there is a continious pilgrimage of people of all ages and nationalities, motivated by the writings of Carlos Castaneda. They travel thousands of miles to arrive at this sacred site and experience a mystical communion with the magical cactus. So much so, in fact, that the government has mounted a campaign to protect the cactus from these so-called "peyote tourists." It is illegal for anyone but Huichol Indians to gather, or possess, the peyote cactus.
Others come to Real de Catorce for health reasons. At almost 9,000 feet the city is an excellent training ground for bicyclists and runners.
Matthew McConaughey, the actor, is a frequent visitor as he enjoys running in the area.
Although in the southern range of the Chihuahuan desert, due to its altitude, Real can be very cool at night. Although days, particularly in summer, can be very hot, it is advised to always bring a jacket, even in summer.
Real de Catorce was named a "Pueblo Mágico" (Magic Town)in 2001.
Picture taken with HDR on a cementery at Monterrey (México)
Foto tomada con HDR en cementerio de Monterrey (México)
La Cruz del Anfiteatro.
Real de Catorce (or "Villa Real de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción de Guadalupe de los Alamos de los Catorce," to give the town its full title) is located 284km from San Luis Potosí off federal Highway 57. At 2,756m, the air is crisp and the Sierra Madre majestic.
Real de Catorce blends in to the rocky crags of the high canyon in which it sleeps.
You approach by road through the 2.3km-long Ogarrio tunnel, which connects the town with the other side of the Sierra. It's only wide enough for one vehicle at a time, with a passing place in the middle; men stationed at each end control the 'traffic'. Some larger buses cannot get through, so you may have to hop on a minibus at the tunnel entrance. As you enter the tunnel, mine-shafts lead off into the mountain on either side; close to one there is a little shrine where a lone candle seems always to be burning.
Once out the other side, and your eyes adjust to the brilliant light, you feel as if you had just taken a journey back in time: the uneven stony streets are lined with derelict, shuttered, roofless mansions and, further out, crumbling foundations and broken stretches of wall. There are no modern shops, no supermarket, and until the recent shooting of the movie 'The Mexican' (with Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt), the entire town had only one telephone line.
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