Real de Catorce (silver-mining ghost town) is a landmark in Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and a filming location for The Mexican (2001) and Bandidas (2006).
Location: Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Verified facts
- Located in Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosí
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11525, SRC-11526, SRC-13691 - Appeared in The Mexican (movie, 2001)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11525, SRC-11526, SRC-13402 - Appeared in Bandidas (movie, 2006)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11525, SRC-11527, SRC-13403 - Historic designation: Pueblo Mágico (2001)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11525, SRC-16544, SRC-17563
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11525 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_de_Catorce (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11526 — https://www.csmonitor.com/2000/0504/p7s2.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11527 — https://blog.vibeadventures.com/real-de-catorce-mexico-hidden-gem/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13402 — Infobae (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13403 — HELLO! Magazine (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13691 — Secretaría de Turismo, Gobierno de México (gob.mx) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16544 — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_de_Catorce (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17563 — https://www.sectur.gob.mx/gobmx/pueblos-magicos/real-de-catorce-san-luis-potosi/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Bandidas filmed?
Real de Catorce (silver-mining ghost town), in Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosí, is a real-world filming location used for Bandidas. This property has also appeared on screen in The Mexican.
Where was The Mexican filmed?
Real de Catorce (silver-mining ghost town), in Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosí, is a real-world filming location used for The Mexican. This property has also appeared on screen in Bandidas.
Where is Real de Catorce (silver-mining ghost town) located?
Real de Catorce (silver-mining ghost town) is located in Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosí.