International Paste Festival
Real del Monte, HidalgoMagical Town
Gastronomic festival celebrating the English mining heritage through the traditional 'paste', featuring tastings and cultural events.
Important:Dates and programs can change. Verify on the official town site before traveling.
Hotels
ToursHistory and Origin
The 'paste' (Cornish pasty) arrived in Real del Monte in the 19th century along with miners from Cornwall, England. Over time, this food became Mexicanized with ingredients like chili and mole, and this festival has been held since 2009 to honor that heritage.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND
About Real del Monte
A mining town with a British legacy in Hidalgo: mine tours, the English Cemetery, the Paste Museum and steep, colorful streets.
Real del Monte is a Magical Town in Hidalgo since 2004. The nearest airport is Ciudad de México (MEX), about 89 km in a straight line.
Full guide to Real del Monte: what to see, getting there and when to go →
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