The state of Hidalgo occupies a privileged region in the center of Mexico and borders on the states of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, San Luis Potosí and Querétaro, giving it a variety of climates, landscapes, ethnic groups and traditions. These contrasts constitute its greatest attraction for Mexican and foreign visitors alike.Hidalgo offer archaeological zones such as Tula (the great metropolis of Toltec culture), and Huapolcalco; beautiful churches, monasteries and colonial and 19th century mansions, pulque haciendas; fascinating museums; national parks, ideal sites for adventure tourism and ecotourism; former mining towns and various spas, most with thermal waters. Visitors to Hidalgo will find the best options for adventure, recreation, culture or simply relaxation.
Pachuca's architectural styles are usually either neoclassical or modern, and its narrow, winding streets lead into attractive parks and plazas. Its historic center has sloping streets and quaint, narrow streets, with beautiful old mining buildings, whereas the south is a modern city with great industrial activity. Walking through the City of Wind, it is quite common to come across monuments of great historical value as well a unusual museums. Visitors to Pachuca can admire and purchase the local handicrafts, and enjoy one of the country?s most extensive and exotic cuisines, in which the influence of the Cornish miners who arrived in the 19th century can still be felt. The nearby villages contain magnificent 16th century buildings, a product of the evangelization of the region by Augustinian and Franciscan monks. |
