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Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

The Reloj Monumental was inaugurated in 1910 for the centennial of Mexican independence, Pachuca, Hidalgo

The Parroquia de la Asunción is a 16th century church beside the Plaza de la Constitución, Pachuca, Hidalgo

The former San Francisco convent now houses the National Photo Library museum, Pachuca, Hidalgo

The Cristo Rey statue stands on a hilltop with views over the city, Pachuca, Hidalgo

About Pachuca

Pachuca, the capital of Hidalgo, grew around silver mining in the hills north of Mexico City, and it is nicknamed La Bella Airosa for the strong winds that sweep through it. In the nineteenth century, miners from Cornwall arrived to work the mines, bringing with them the pasty, now a local staple called the paste, and they are often credited with introducing football to Mexico. Colorful houses climb the hillsides around a compact center.

The Reloj Monumental, a clock tower inaugurated in 1910, stands at the heart of the main plaza and serves as the city's emblem. Nearby, the Parroquia de la Asunción and the Ex-convento de San Francisco, home to a national photography archive and museum, reward a visit. A large statue of Cristo Rey overlooks the city from a hilltop, and the Macromural de Palmitas transformed a hillside neighborhood with a giant painted design. Mina de Acosta offers underground tours of an old mine, while the Museo del Paste traces the dish's history. Football fans can watch the Tuzos at Estadio Hidalgo.

Real del Monte, a former mining town with Cornish heritage, is a short drive into the mountains, as is El Chico National Park with its rock formations and trails. Pachuca suits travelers interested in mining history and food. Bring a jacket, since evenings are cool.

Best seasonOctober through May is drier; the highlands stay cool year round, especially at night.

Ideal stayOne or two days, plus time for Real del Monte and El Chico.

ArrivingFrequent buses and the highway connect Pachuca with Mexico City to the south.

Pachuca Mexico Monumental Clock and Real del Monte

WiserMap travel guidePachuca Mexico Monumental Clock and Real del MontePlan Pachuca with its Monumental Clock, mining museums, pastes, Real del Monte and El Chico National Park, plus lodging, seasons and transport from Mexico City.Read the guide

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Reloj Monumental de Pachuca, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

Reloj Monumental de Pachuca

Standing in the Plaza de la Independencia, this tall stone clock tower is the emblem of Pachuca and the natural starting point for...

History 1

Parroquia de la Asunción Pachuca, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

Parroquia de la Asunción Pachuca

Dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin, this parish church is one of the main places of worship in central Pachuca and a remind...

Museums 3

Ex-convento de San Francisco Pachuca, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

Ex-convento de San Francisco Pachuca

Founded by Franciscan friars in the late 16th century, this former convent is one of the oldest buildings in Pachuca and today a l...

Museo de Minería de Pachuca, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

Museo de Minería de Pachuca

Pachuca owes its existence to silver, and this museum, set in the former offices of the historic Real del Monte and Pachuca mining...

Salón de la Fama del Fútbol, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

Salón de la Fama del Fútbol

Next to Estadio Hidalgo, this hall of fame celebrates the stars of world football and Mexican football side by side, with inductee...

Viewpoints 1

Cristo Rey Pachuca, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

Cristo Rey Pachuca

A monumental statue of Christ with outstretched arms stands on a hill above Pachuca, watching over the city and visible from many...

Arts 1

Macromural de Palmitas, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

Macromural de Palmitas

In 2015 the Germen Crew art collective, working with residents, painted around two hundred houses in the hillside neighbourhood of...

Entertainment 1

Estadio Hidalgo, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

Estadio Hidalgo

Home of CF Pachuca, the club known as the Tuzos, this stadium is a pilgrimage site in a city that calls itself the cradle of Mexic...

Family 1

Museo El Rehilete, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

Museo El Rehilete

This interactive science museum for children is one of Pachuca's most popular family outings, designed so that young visitors lear...

Nature 1

El Chico National Park, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

El Chico National Park

Just north of Pachuca, El Chico is one of the oldest protected forests in Mexico, first set aside as a forest reserve at the end o...

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