Two Forgotten Mining Towns in Baja California El Álamo and El Pozo Alemán

Two Forgotten Mining Towns in Baja California: El Álamo and El Pozo Alemán

When most people think about Baja California, they probably picture beaches, desert highways, rugged coastlines, and small fishing villages. But scattered throughout the peninsula are the remains of another side of Baja’s history: abandoned mining communities that were once filled with people hoping to find their fortune. Two of the most fascinating examples I have …