El Triunfo

Another small mining town 4 1/2 miles north of San Jose Del Cabo, El Triunfo is still home to some small scale miners who work the local mountains.

About El Triunfo

Gold and silver were first discovered here in 1862. A hurricane in flooded all of the local mines and the area was soon after left almost deserted. There is talk of some larger mining operations returning to El Triunfo. The local economy is now almost totally based around the basket weaving co-op which sells the local fare in a couple of small shops.

What to do in El Triunfo

Take a look at the basket weaving stores, if you can find them open, they have some very nice merchandise. A few of the town’s old buildings, have been, or are in the process of being, restored.

From El Triunfo you need to make a decision on whether you want to continue on or head back to Los Cabos. After you leave El Triunfo you can continue on another 12 miles where you will meet the Junction with Highway 19. From here you can continue straight to La Paz or head south to Todos Santos and back to Cabo San Lucas.