Your Hidalgo Tour Guide to Lovely Hidalgo Pachuca Corridor Places to See

PACHUCA

El Reloj Monumental (The Clock Monument)

This monument was erected to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the war of independence and was inaugurated on September 15, 1910.

El Templo y ex Convento de San Francisco (The San Francisco Temple and Old Convent)

These viceregal structures are the most important, in terms of both history and architecture, in the city of Pachuca.

La Capilla de la Asunción (The Asunción Chapel)

Behind the San Francisco temple, you’ll find the first religious structure that dates back to the 16th century.

La Capilla de Nuestra Señora de La Luz (Our Lady of Light Chapel)

A small and cozy patio serves as the portico to this simple area that dates back to the end of the 17th century.

El Edificio Bancomer (The Bancomer Building)

This neo-classical style building was constructed in 1902 of coffee-colored stone. The façade juts out in the form of a scroll.

La Casa Rule

This structure was built in the final decade of the 19th century by an English businessman to accommodate H. Ayuntamiento de Pachuca.

Teatro de San Francisco

This modern structure was re-inaugurated in 1993. It is considered to be one of the four best theatres in the nation.

Cristo Rey (King Christ)

This sculpture rises majestically from the pinnacle of Santa Apolonia Hill. It was erected in honor of a supposed miracle of Christ.

Parque de Convivencia Infantil (Children’s Park)

This park is home to many species of remarkable animals and offers various services for a marvelous day in the park.

Parque Cultural Ben Guiron (Ben Guiron Cultural Park)

This park offers many options including visits to the Contemporary Art Museum, the Music Conservatory, the Convention Center, the Concert Hall and the Science and Technology Museum.

VILLA DE TEZONTEPEC

Ex Convento de San Pedro Apóstol (The Old San Pedro Apóstol Convent)

The convent was constructed in 1554. It is a beautiful structure with brickwork and white stone carvings, as well as paintings and murals.

Iglesia de Tlexpa (Tlexpa Church)

Every June 24th, this church receives thousands of faithful followers because of stories of apparitions of saints from times of religious persecution.

Estación del Ferrocarril (Railroad Station)

This was an important railroad station that functioned as a regional supply center. Today you can visit the building that is now home to the Music School.

Balneario Villa de Tezontepec (Villa de Tezontepec Spa)

This is a modern water park with pools, kiddie pools, picnic areas, and kid’s games.

Sierra de Los Pitos

This mountainous region has many rock formations ideal for practicing extreme sports like rock climbing, scaling and rappelling.

MINERAL DE LA REFORMA (PACHUQUILLA)

Iglesia Preciosa Sangre De Cristo (Christ’s Precious Blood Church)

Construction on this brick church was completed in August of 1930.

Hacienda Chavarría

This hacienda was once used to produce pulque, but today, it is used for breeding pure blood horses, ponies and ostriches.

Rancho Cinegético Agua Bendita

This ranch is very characteristic of the region. It is home to various animal species like deer, ostriches and wild sheep.