The original building, which is now Posada de Las Minas, was built by Lucia Peña Flor and her husband Alberto Loyola in the mid to late 1800's during the last major mining boom in Mineral de Pozos.

The property consisted of a residence surrounding a large patio, a general store, and a separate building that housed a soup and fideo factory that provided food for the local miners. The property was abandoned and fell into ruin after the Mexican Revolution beginning in 1910, the Cristero War in the late 1920's and the end of the town's influence as a mining center in the 1930's.

Julie and David Winslow, owners of Posada de las Minas, purchased the abandoned property in February 2002, and restored it over a three-year period. The restoration followed closely the original design, and the main patio and surrounding original residence reflect the luxurious style of the Porfiriato period in Mineral de Pozos. The old factory building in the cactus garden reflects the rustic but equally beautiful stone and adobe construction indigenous to this area.

Julie and David are originally from Texas. Julie was born and raised in Houston, and David was raised in Austin, Texas. They have resided full-time in Mineral de Pozos since 2004.

Posada de Las Minas has appeared in renowned magazines and newspapers. To read and view the full article, including photography, download the PDF file.

Magazine/Newspaper		Description		PDF Article
Mexico Desconocido		September 2008 - “Special Hotels in Colonial Cities”		Download 182 KB
El Economista		January 2008 - “Best of 2007”		Download 517 KB
Lee Daley		“Artists breath new life into old mining town”		Download 337 KB
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