Things to do in Hidalgo
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Adventure & outdoor
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What to do in Hidalgo
Popular places to visit
Monumental Clock of Pachuca
A symbol of the city and Mexican independence, this neoclassical clock tower is the landmark of Independence Square in Pachuca’s Centro Histórico.
Prismas Basalticos Waterfall
Gaze in peaceful appreciation as water flows from a dam and over a collection of otherworldly volcanic rock formations that decorate Santa María Regla Canyon.
El Chico National Park
Leave the semi-desert behind and enter the lush realm of one of Mexico’s oldest nature reserves, which has ancient conifers, a cool climate and magnificent vistas.
Tuzoofari Zoo
Spot exotic animals of all kinds in re-creations of their natural habitats on a self-drive or guided tour of this wildlife park.
Independence Square
Stroll around Pachuca’s main plaza to discover some of the city’s history and see its monumental clock tower, which has a chime that sounds just like Big Ben in London.
Tula Archaeological Site
Walk in the footsteps of the Toltec people at the ruins of the capital of one of Mexico’s ancient civilizations.
El Rehilete Museum
Meet life-size dinosaurs in Pachuca’s interactive family museum, which also has a planetarium, observatory, science lab, cactus garden and Mesoamerican statues.
Tolantongo Caves
Explore the great outdoors at Tolantongo Caves, a lovely green space in Cardonal.
El Geiser Thermal Pools
Bring the kids to El Geiser Thermal Pools and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Tecozautla.
Areas of Hidalgo
Ciudad Sahagun
Travelers like the parks in Ciudad Sahagun, and Villasenor Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Huejutla de Reyes Centro
While visiting Huejutla de Reyes Centro, you might make a stop by sights like City Hall and Ex Convento de San Pedro.
Las Palmitas
While there might not be top attractions in Las Palmitas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hidalgo Stadium and Monumental Clock of Pachuca.
Taxhidó
While Taxhidó might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like La Parroquia y Ex Convento de San Francisco de Asís and Centro Cultural de Tepeji del Río.
El Calvario
Huichapan Museum of Archeology and History is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring El Calvario and the surrounding area.
San Ignacio
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Ignacio and surrounding area, you can visit Monumental Clock of Pachuca and El Chico National Park.