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The oldest town in Chihuahua

In 1567, Santa Bárbara was founded, and its mines began producing high-quality silver, 64 years before the discovery of 'La Negrita' in Parral, located just 20 minutes away from Santa Bárbara. The wealth concentrated in the subsoil of this area has been the subject of countless studies, with deposits including gold, silver, fluorite, and zinc.

Villa's Route

Region Map

Select the place you want to visit on the map and marvel at its tourist attractions.

Vista aérea del bosque
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Some History

This area was populated by the original Rarámuris and Tepehuano peoples, when Rodrigo del Rio y Loza, a member of Francisco de Ibarra's expedition, discovered silver in the surrounding hills. Very soon, gambusinos and merchants arrived from the south to benefit from the benefits of the subsoil. By the year 1600, the population had already grown to 7 thousand inhabitants.
In just a few years, Santa Bárbara became the richest town in the north of New Spain.

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Places to Visit

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Local culture

Food

The cuisine was developed thanks to the ingredients produced at the nearby Hacienda de San Gregorio. During your visit, be sure to try the enchiladas, stuffed chiles, roast pork or beef with red chile, beef barbacoa, and gorditas stuffed with any kind of stew.

Tradition and customs

On December 4th, the Patron Saint is celebrated, and in July and August, the Santabarbarinos meetings are organized, which consist of popular artistic events. On September 8th, the Virgin of Los Remedios is celebrated, and on December 12th, the Virgin of Guadalupe.

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Cultural heritage

Cultural heritage The Miner's Museum and Community Museum installed in the old railway station are must-sees to learn the history of this town, in addition to the parish of Santa Bárbara which dates back to 1571. The particularity that this mineral has is the clock brought of Germany in 1907 and which continues to function marking not only the hours, but the rhythm of families, playing the melody “lost love” at 6 a.m. at 12 at 6 p.m. and at 10 p.m.

Santa Barbara Parish

Santa Barbara

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