Hidalgo

A mountainous state just north of Mexico City, with the Toltec ruins of Tula, Pueblos Mágicos and the hot-spring canyon of Tolantongo.

Hidalgo lies in central Mexico, north of Mexico City, and is mostly mountains and highlands. The capital, Pachuca, is known for its mining history and pasties; Real del Monte and Huasca de Ocampo are well-known "Pueblos Mágicos," with basalt-column scenery nearby; the Tula archaeological site preserves the stone warrior statues of the Toltec civilisation; and the hot springs and caves of Tolantongo Canyon are very popular. It can be visited year-round, with the dry season (November–April) being better, and is an easy drive from Mexico City.

Destinations

• Pachuca & Real del Monte

Itineraries

• Hidalgo Hot Spring Canyon & Mining Towns – A self-drive road trip from Mexico City connecting the Grutas Tolantongo hot spring canyon, historic silver mining town…
• Mexico City, Puebla and Hidalgo – Mexico City's classics, including Teotihuacán, an overnight in Puebla, and a day trip to the Real del Monte basalt colu…