Naica

Naica is a mine in , and has an elevation of 1,387 metres.

Places of Interest Nearby

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 1¼ km southwest of Naica.

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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 690 metres west of Naica.

Naica

Latitude
27.85112° or 27° 51′ 4″ north
Longitude
-105.4968° or 105° 29′ 49″ west
Elevation
1,387 metres (4,551 feet)
Open location code
75VPVG23+C7
Geo­Names ID
8737410
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