Travel the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro Through Mexico’s History

If you’re looking for something unique and interesting to do while you’re staying at Villa Estrella, consider checking out the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro. This Inland Royal Road was the central highway of historical Mexico. When New Spain was established, they ran a colonial road that linked many of the most important cities, particularly those that had to do with transportation of supplies.

Among the cities linked by the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro included Mexico city, Guadalajara and San Blas, among others. The road cuts its way through the state of Nayarit, making it the perfect site to visit when you’re staying at you luxury villa rental in Mexico.

Camino Real de Tierra Adentro: Trade Gateway

The length and location of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro made it critical to trade and supply in the new Spanish colony. It was extremely important to making sure the various cities, towns, ports and other vital locations were connected for the transportation and sale of goods and even simply for communication.

Though the history of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro had been nearly forgotten – and was certainly ignored – through the twentieth century, the twenty first century has brought somewhat of a revival. Tourism has returned the interest in the historical road and everything it stood for in the region’s Spanish history.

The Darker Camino Real de Tierra Adentro History

While the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro was central to legitimate trade, it also became a great opportunity for smugglers in the region. At that time, as this was the one option available for “easy” transportation, legitimate and illegitimate trades people alike would use it.

Therefore, the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro came to play a key role in communication and trade, but also for soldiers and priests and for smugglers and pirates. After all, it connected towns and cities both inland and that were right on ports. The opportunities abounded for transportation regardless of whether it was well-intended or nefarious.

Finding the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

Today’s modern highways don’t run along the old Camino Real de Tierra Adentro. Therefore, many tourists use local guides to be able to find the old road and to learn about it from experts on the subject. If you’re interested in seeing it while staying at Villa Estrella, don’t hesitate to visit the gate house where it can all be arranged on your behalf.