Pemex Estación Real de Catorce Centro
A reliable Pemex station in the heart of Real de Catorce’s cobblestone main plaza, serving as the final fuel stop before heading into the Ruta de los Minerales backcountry. The station stocks magna, premium, and diesel, plus basic automotive fluids and snacks for the trail. The town itself sits at 8,800 feet in the Sierra de Catorce, accessible through the dramatic Ogarrio Tunnel that was hand-carved in 1901.
The station operates 6 AM to 10 PM daily but can run out of premium fuel during Semana Santa and Day of the Dead pilgrimages. Credit cards accepted but bring cash as backup. The surrounding desert mining roads stretch for hundreds of miles with no services, making this stop essential for overlanders exploring the high Potosí desert.
Last fuel before the high desert mining routes
Place Details
| Type | Fuel Station |
|---|---|
| Street address | Calle Lanzagorta, Real de Catorce, SLP Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 8800 ft |
| Nearest town | Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosí |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Land manager | Private |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |