El Presón

El Presón is an intermittent stream in , and has an elevation of 1,346 metres. El Presón is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the town .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cave of the Crystals and Naica Mine.

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, also known as Naica Cave or the Giant Crystal Cave, is a connected to the at a depth of 300 metres, in , , . is situated 3½ km west of El Presón.

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The of the Mexican state of , is a lead, zinc and silver mine. Located in in the municipality of Saucillo, the is owned by Industrias Peñoles, the world's largest silver producer. discovered during mining operations contain gigantic crystals of CaSO4 · 2 H2O. is situated 3½ km west of El Presón.

El Presón

Latitude
27.84035° or 27° 50′ 25″ north
Longitude
-105.47061° or 105° 28′ 14″ west
Elevation
1,346 metres (4,416 feet)
Open location code
75VPRGRH+4Q
Geo­Names ID
8735167
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