Naica Mine

#114 among destinations in Mexico

Nature, Natural attraction, Cave

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The Naica Mine of the Mexican state of Chihuahua, is a lead, zinc and silver mine. Located in Naica in the municipality of Saucillo, the Naica Mine is owned by Industrias Peñoles, the world's largest silver producer. Caverns discovered during mining operations contain gigantic crystals of CaSO₄ · 2 H₂O (calcium sulfate dihydrate, gypsum, also sometimes called selenite. Peñoles announced in October 2015 that it was indefinitely suspending operations due to uncontrollable flooding at the Naica Mine. ()

Local name: Mina de Naica Coordinates: 27°51'3"N, 105°29'46"W

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ChihuahuaMexico

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Naica Mine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cave of the Crystals.

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Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Cave of the Crystals
1 min walk • Nestled deep within the limestone hills of Naica, Chihuahua in Mexico, lies an underground marvel known as the Cave of the Crystals or "Cueva de los Cristales". Discovered in the year 2000 by miners excavating a new tunnel for the Industrias Peñoles mining company...