Magical Towns of Hidalgo

Hidalgo has 9 Magical Towns: Acaxochitlán, Huasca de Ocampo, Huichapan, Metztitlán, Mineral del Chico, Real del Monte, Tecozautla, Zempoala and Zimapán. The first to receive the designation was Huasca de Ocampo (2001) and the most recent, Metztitlán (2023). Discover their history, traditions and what to see in each one.

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  Magical Town since 2023

  Acaxochitlán

  Water and forest in Hidalgo: Tejocotal reservoir, the Chimalapa waterfalls, flower-inspired embroidery and acachul berry liqueur.

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  Magical Town since 2001

  Huasca de Ocampo

  Mexico's first Magical Town: the Basaltic Prisms, Santa María Regla mining haciendas, misty forests, fresh trout and legends of elves.

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  Magical Town since 2012

  Huichapan

  Quarry stone, an aqueduct and Independence history in Hidalgo: El Chapitel, rock paintings, El Saucillo eco-park and hot-spring pools.

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  Magical Town since 2023

  Metztitlán

  The Metztitlán Canyon biosphere reserve, full of cacti, its lagoon and an imposing Augustinian convent in Hidalgo.

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  Magical Town since 2011

  Mineral del Chico

  Forest, mines and adventure 30 km from Pachuca: a via ferrata, viewpoints like Peña del Cuervo, reservoirs, mist and cabins among fir trees.

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  Magical Town since 2004

  Real del Monte

  A mining town with a British legacy in Hidalgo: mine tours, the English Cemetery, the Paste Museum and steep, colorful streets.

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  Magical Town since 2015

  Tecozautla

  Hot springs and El Géiser in the Mezquital Valley: El Pañhú archaeological site, the Santiago Apóstol convent, an aqueduct and a vineyard.

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  Magical Town since 2020

  Zempoala

  The UNESCO-listed Padre Tembleque Aqueduct, a masterpiece of colonial engineering, plus pulque haciendas and the Todos Santos convent.

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  Magical Town since 2018

  Zimapán

  Adventure in Hidalgo's Sierra Gorda: the Fernando Hiriart reservoir, San Cristóbal Canyon, the Xajhá caves and Los Mármoles National Park.