Naica
in Saucillo of Estado de Chihuahua, Mexico

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
27.857 and -105.492 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 27° 51' 26" and W -105° 29' 32"
Currency and Currency Code:
Peso - MXN
Spoken languages:
Spanish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:20 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Chihuahua
UTC/GMT offset: -6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:20 am and 7:37 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Mexico in Central America

Safety Score: 3,6 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Mexico.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Mexico. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Discover Naica

Naica in Saucillo (Estado de Chihuahua) with it's 5,494 citizens is a city in Mexico about 708 mi (or 1,139 km) north-west of Mexico City, the country's capital city.

Local time in Naica is now 08:20 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chihuahua with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 4 airports in the vicinity of Naica. The closest airport in Mexico is General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport in a distance of 65 mi (or 105 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Rosales, Meoqui, Julimes, Santa Eulalia and Valle de Allende. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 32°C / 90 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 8%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

30°C (86 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

29°C (85 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Scattered clouds, fresh breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

30°C (86 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Selenite Fortress of Solitude at Naica Mine, Chihuahua, México

Published: October 05, 2013
Length: 13:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Christopher Ellis

This is a video filmed 300 meters (around 1000 feet) below the ground, in a section of the Naica Mines in the state of Chihuahua in México. This area was once completely submerged in water,...


Mina de Naica, cueva de los cristales 3

Published: June 08, 2008
Length: 31:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: habeascor

En la cueva de los cristales, neta está bien cabrón, vayan! Casi 50ºC y humedad del 100%, es muy agradable (...) a 270 metros de profundidad y es el único lugar del mundo donde hay cristales...


Naica-Proyecto Renovacion Naica

Published: January 17, 2014
Length: 21:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: alberto palacios

Pueblo Mágico.


Cristaux géants

Published: November 29, 2012
Length: 18:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Planete Cristal

Toute la beauté des cristaux, leurs lumières, leurs vibrations harmonieuses. Ces cristaux géants ont été découvert à Naica au Mexique.


Se me subio la presion

Published: September 24, 2008
Length: 04:55 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Zabdiel Salcido

Cuando fuimos a los cristales de Naica, y no dejaron entrar al darta por la presion alta jajaja.


Crystal-Caves-FR-001.flv

Published: May 13, 2012
Length: 38:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: titouliV

Enfouie à plus de 300 mètres sous la montagne de Naïca, dans le désert de Chihuahua au Mexique, Cette "Chapelle Sixtine des Cristaux" a été découverte en l'an 2000 par deux mineurs qui...


Main ke gua krisna

Published: April 24, 2019
Length: 11:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Debby Laurasyaf


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Naica Mine

The Naica Mine of the Mexican state of Chihuahua is a working mine that is best known for its extraordinary selenite crystals. Located in Naica in the municipality of Saucillo, the Naica Mine, a lead, zinc and silver mine operated by Industrias Peñoles, Mexico's largest lead producer. Caverns discovered during mining operations contain crystals of selenite as large as 4 feet in diameter and 50 feet long.

Located at 27.8508, -105.496 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Caves of Mexico, Lead mines in Mexico, Zinc mines in Mexico, Silver mines in Mexico, Underground mines in Mexico, Geography of Chihuahua, Buildings and structures in Chihuahua

Naica

Naica is a town in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It is located in the municipality of Saucillo and reported a population of 4,775 in the 2005 INEGI Census. It is a mining town and the location of the renowned Naica Mine.

Located at 27.8508, -105.496 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chihuahua, Populated places established in 1828

Cave of the Crystals

Cueva de los Cristales (Cave of the Crystals) {{#invoke:InfoboxImage|InfoboxImage|image=Caveofcrystals. jpg|size=|sizedefault=256px|alt=}} Explorer standing in the cave.

Located at 27.8508, -105.496 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Caves of Mexico, Crystals, Geology of Mexico, Sulfate minerals, Geography of Chihuahua


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Naica