El Camino Tierra Adentro as a rural landscape

El Camino Tierra Adentro, also known as the Silver Route, stands out as a significant rural landscape that facilitated extensive trade and cultural exchange over 300 years. This UNESCO World Heritage Site encompasses 55 sites along a 1400 km section of its original 2600 km route, stretching from Mexico City to Texas and New Mexico. The study highlights its pivotal role in transporting silver from mines in Zacatecas, Guanajuato, and San Luis Potosí, alongside mercury imported from Europe. Beyond its economic importance, the route fostered profound social, cultural, and religious connections between Spanish and Amerindian cultures, leaving a lasting legacy on the landscape.

Mota, G., Rincón, P., & Martínez , S. E. N. (2019). El Camino Tierra Adentro as a rural landscape. University of Massachusetts Amherst. https://doi.org/10.7275/ZVWK-9472