Mineral de Pozos is located in the municipality of San Luis de la Paz, in the State of Guanajuato. The locality was inhabited by Chichimecas until the arrival of the Spanish Jesuits in 1576, when it was named Palmar de la Vega.

It was not until the eighteenth century that Mineral de Pozos was founded and became one of the most important mining centers during the Viceroyalty and up until the Porfirian era. After Mexico won Independence, Antonio López de Santa Anna decreed the “Federal Territory of the Sierra Gorda” with the city of San Luis de la Paz as its capital. Once the territory was divided into two districts, five divisions, and ten municipalities, Mineral de Pozos became a definitive part of the municipality of San Luis de la Paz.

In the surrounding areas the remains of haciendas and mines from which gold, silver and mercury were extracted may still be seen. In the center there are also empty buildings that foster the image of a ghost town. The desert ambiance, colonial constructions, and beautiful landscapes contribute to make it one of the most visited destinations in the state.

On July 27, 1982, the decree declaring Mineral de Pozos a Zone of Historic Monuments was issued. The Zone covers an area of 600 m2 contained in a single perimeter made up of 44 blocks with cobbled streets, comprising buildings with historic value. These include those destined to religious worship, including the churches of the Señor de los Trabajos de la Casa Santa, Señor de la Misericordia and Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, as well as buildings for educational purposes and welfare services, and for the use of the civil authorities, among them the old School, the Municipal Palace, and the Abastos building.

The remaining buildings are civil buildings for private use dating from the Baroque period which incorporate architectural expressions of great originality due to the use of materials and ornamental details typical of the region. These characteristics appear until the end of the 19th century, when Neoclassical and Porfirian elements were integrated into the Baroque elements. Due to its history and popularity with tourists, Mineral de Pozos was declared a Magical Town in 2012.