Yet the most exciting aspect of this listing is that the cavernous mine is included in the sale price. Numerous tunnels run off the mine, including one that opens into a large, natural cave. The space could be transformed into a tourist attraction or even a cool cave dwelling.

Big Bend National Park is currently experiencing a fresh influx of tourism and Villa de La Mina is ideally located to take advantage of the increased footfall. A shrewd investment, it could be reimagined as a historic boutique hotel, offering guests a trip back in time.

Villa de La Mina is for sale through Limpia Realty for just under £1.5 million ($2m).

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