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A mining town linked to France
Unlike its neighbors Parral and Santa Bárbara, whose mines were exploited for the benefit of the Spanish crown, San Francisco del Oro saw capital and miners arrive from France. The first attempt at founding occurred in 1658, but the town was depopulated within two years, remaining so for the next one hundred years.
Some History
In 1853 a second attempt was made, now run by the company “Compagnie Minière de San Francisco del Oro et Annexes” headed by the brothers Martín and Pierre Elissague, they introduced the technological advances driven by the industrial revolution in Europe, inviting relatives and friends to take advantage of the boom in gold and silver production that lasted for another 50 years and then sold and retired from the business without leaving any trace.
Places to Visit
Local culture
Food
Among the miners' favorites are enchiladas, tacos, and stews with meat and green and red chili peppers, which are consumed in the few homes that still live in "El Oro," as the town is affectionately called.
Cultural heritage
In 1694 the construction of the San Francisco de Asis temple in San Francisco del Oro began for Catholic worship.
For being within a radius of 20 minutes or 50 km. “El Oro” Santa Bárbara and Parral and because they are of mining origin, they share the same cultural heritage.
San Francisco de Asis Parish
MunicipalitySan Francisco del Oro
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