We had to wait on some parts for the boat when we got to San Carlos, so we made an inland trip to the beautiful colonial city of Alamos. At one time it was one of the richest silver and gold mines in the world, and the owners built beautiful homes, many of which are now hotels. The whole town is a national historic monument. The second photo is the entrance to the Santos hotel. The third photo is of the Patio The photos do not fully show the beauty of the grounds. Alamos was essentially a ghost town from the 1920s until 1948 when an American bought and restored the Casa de los Tesoros (Treasure House) a former convent and the hotel we stayed at. The furniture is
from the 19th century as is the art work. The last photo is taken from the Gazebo in one of the two town squares. A truly unique place.
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