Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
Prismas Basálticos
Hexagonal basalt columns tens of meters tall line both walls of the canyon, and waterfalls pour down between the stone pillars.
The basalt columns are located in the Santa María Regla canyon in Huasca de Ocampo. Polygonal columns formed as lava cooled and contracted line both banks of the Alcoloya River, rising 20 to 30 m or more, and the river tumbles over them in several waterfalls. Humboldt visited and sketched the site in 1803. The park has stairs, viewing platforms, a suspension bridge, and other attractions including a zip line. Entry costs about 100–150 pesos. Weekends and holidays are very crowded, so weekday mornings are recommended. It's about 40 km from Pachuca, roughly 50 minutes' drive.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Hacienda Santa María Regla
- Huasca de Ocampo
- Peñas Cargadas
- Mina de Acosta Museum
- English Cemetery (Panteón Inglés)
- Real del Monte (Mineral del Monte)
- Museo del Paste
- Peña del Cuervo