Historic Esperanza Gold & Silver Mine – 28 Acres | Patented Mining Claim | Mineral Rights Convey. La Garita, Colorado


The Esperanza Gold & Silver Mine: Own a Piece of Colorado History


The historic Esperanza Gold & Silver Mine, located near La Garita in Saguache County, encompasses approximately 28 acres and includes the mineral rights, offering a rare opportunity to own a patented mining property with roots stretching back to Colorado's legendary mining era.


Here is this property on The Diggings. 

A Walk Through History

As you arrive at the property, the evidence of its past is impossible to miss. Weathered mine timbers lie where hardworking miners left them generations ago. Rock piles, exposed mineralized formations, and the original workings remain visible across the site, creating an authentic glimpse into the days when prospectors searched these mountains for precious metals.

The historic mine shafts remain and have been secured with iron grates for safety, preserving an important part of the property's history while allowing visitors to appreciate the scale of the original operation.

Original survey documents associated with the Esperanza Mine date back to the 1880s and reference active workings on the property, including a working shaft and discovery cut. Historical records identify the Esperanza as part of the Crystal Hill Mining District, one of Colorado's fascinating but lesser-known mining regions.

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More Than Just Gold and Silver

Geological studies performed in the Crystal Hill area have documented mineralization involving gold, silver, lead, zinc, copper, and other elements. Historic reports and assay information related to the Esperanza Mine are available for buyer review as part of the property's due diligence materials.

Here is a link to the 

Esperanza Mine Gold and Silver Analysis.


As with any historic mining property, prospective buyers should conduct their own independent investigations regarding mineral potential, development opportunities, and future use.


Here is a link to the Geochemical Evaluation of the 

Crystal Hill Breccia Pipe Complex.



Rugged, Remote, and Remarkably Unique

Access to the property requires a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle, rewarding adventurous owners with privacy, expansive mountain scenery, and an experience unlike any ordinary parcel of land.


This is a property for historians, collectors, outdoor enthusiasts, geologists, photographers, investors, or anyone who has ever dreamed of owning a genuine piece of the American West.

Some people collect coins.

Some collect antiques.

Very few will ever have the opportunity to own an authentic Colorado gold and silver mine.

If you've been looking for a property with an unforgettable story, the Esperanza Mine may be exactly that.


Take a look at the original, 1887 Esperanza Mine Survey!


Historical Documentation Available

The seller has assembled historical surveys, geological evaluations, and related documents associated with the Esperanza Mine. These materials are available for informational purposes and provide fascinating insight into the property's mining heritage. Buyers should independently verify all information and perform their own due diligence regarding mineral rights, geology, and future use.


SAFETY NOTICE: Historic mine shafts and related features are present on the property and may pose serious hazards. DO NOT enter or attempt to access any mine shaft, adit, tunnel, excavation, or other mining feature under any circumstances. Visitors must remain outside all fenced areas and exercise extreme caution while on the property.

Entry into any mine opening is strictly prohibited and is at the visitor's own risk. The Seller, Listing Broker, Cooperating Brokers, and their respective agents make no representations regarding the safety or condition of the mine workings and shall not be responsible for injuries or damages resulting from unauthorized access or failure to follow posted safety instructions.


Dee Plucinski

Steffens & Company Realty South Fork, CO 81154

719-873-5605 (Call or Text) dee@slvluxuryproperties.com Check out my website!


DEE KNOWS THIS VALLEY - Feel free to reach out and just say HI.  (Pictured with her Great Dane, Diesel.)


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Buyer's agents must accompany their buyers on all showings and appointments. 

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