Real Del Castillo Viejo: An 1800’s GOLD RUSH town in Baja California
I visited Real del Castillo Viejo, an incredible 1800s Gold Rush town in Baja California, Mexico, and learned so much about its fascinating history. Gold was discovered here in 1870 by Manuel del Castillo, sparking a mining boom that quickly brought around 1,500 people to the area. By 1872, it had become the capital of Baja California Norte, replacing Santo Tomás. It remained the capital for about a decade, before moving to Ensenada!
Walking through the very few remnants of this once-thriving town, I could imagine its past glory, even though the mining boom didn’t last too long. After that, the economy shifted to animal husbandry and agriculture, which remains to this day. Today, Real del Castillo Viejo is almost barren, but its history is alive and well for those who love to explore forgotten treasures of the past. Next time in the area, we’ll surely camp and explore the leftover gold mines!
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