Museo El Boleo
About This Museum
Perched on the Mesa Francia, overlooking the historic copper-mining town of Santa Rosalía, Museo El Boleo is a portal to the region's gritty and fascinating past. It tells the compelling story of the French mining company that transformed this corner of the Baja California Sur desert in the late 19th century. You won't find a sterile collection of artifacts behind glass; instead, the museum immerses you in the lives of the miners through personal stories, photographs, and heavy machinery scattered both inside and outside the building. It’s a raw and authentic look at an industry that once made this town one of the most important in all of Baja.
Collection Highlights
The grounds are dotted with massive, rusting mining equipment that you can walk right up to, including a giant winch and ore carts. Inside, black-and-white photos and personal accounts vividly depict the challenging daily life in the company town, while exhibits detail the entire copper extraction process from rock to export.
Visitor Information
It's located right in town on Mesa Francia, so it's easy to find. Given its desert location, mornings or late afternoons are best for a visit to avoid the peak heat while exploring the outdoor exhibits.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a robust, historic industrial building that feels perfectly suited to its subject matter—you get a sense of its former purpose as soon as you see it.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo El Boleo, Calle Jean Michel Cousteau, Santa Rosalía, Municipio de Mulegé, Baja California Sur, México
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