MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF THE CITY

Haciendas
Chavarría, Tecajete, Santa Ma. Regla, San Miguel Regla and Yexthó.

Convents
San Andrés, San Martín, San Agustín, San Mateo, San Nicolás, San Miguel Arcángel, Señora de Loreto, Santos Reyes and San Francisco.

Archaeological Sites

• Atlantes de Tula
• Xihuingo
• Huapalcalco.

Natural Attractions
The “Frailes”, “Peñas Cargadas”, Laguna Azteca (the Aztec Lagoon), Grutas de Tolantongo (Tolantongo Caves), “El Chico” National Park, “Los Mármoles” National Park and “Tula” National Park.

Adventure and Sports
Balloon rides, Camping, Sport Fishing, Rock Climbing, Canoeing and Rowing

Spas
There are 63 Spas of which 90% are thermal waters springs temperatures of up to 104ºF

MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA

• "Huasca de Ocampo”
• “Mineral del Chico”
• Real del Monte
• Tulancingo
• Huejutla
• Zimapan
• Tenango de Doria

EXPLAINED TOURIST ZONES

Hacienda Chavarría
Formerly a “Hacienda Pulquera” (where “Pulque” drink was made), and its “tinacales” are used today for parties and Special Events, now it is a horse-breeding center, specializing in thoroughbred, ‘Quarter milers’, ponies and ostriches.
Although it is a private “Hacienda” it is possible to obtain permission to visit or to organize special events there.
Location: Mineral de la Reforma, 5 miles to the south of Pachuca near the highway to Sahagún City.

Hacienda San Bartolomé
This was an agricultural livestock and pulque producing Hacienda. It dates back to the XVI Century and still has very well preserved elements like the staircase, Chapel, Cross and Archways. You can observe the influence of the indigenous peoples’ handwork on the barroque “plateresque” style of architecture. It was the site of the Viveroy ceremony of the handing over of Sceptres.
This is a tourist Hacienda that can be visited and be rented for special events.
Location: In Tepeapulco about 28 miles from Pachuca, Sahagún City.

Hacienda Caltengo
The “Hacienda Caltengo” was an agricultural, livestock and dairy “Hacienda”. In the thirties, it was used for breeding bulls for bullfighting. Nowadays it offers its installations for social events, camping and conventions.
This is a tourist Hacienda that can be visited and rented for special events.
Location: In Tepeji del Río, (Km. 19 on the old México-Querétaro highway).

Santa María Regla
Was build by The Count of “Regla”, Don Pedro Romero de Terreros. Mining was its main activity apart from the distillation of spirits. Today, it is open to the public and is available for any kind of special event.
Location: Huasca de Ocampo, 21 miles from Pachuca.

San Miguel Regla
A beautiful XVII century “Hacienda” that belonged to Don Pedro Romero de Terreros, the Count of Regla. Today it is a modern and exclusive hotel surrounded by the countryside of the Huasteca valley.
Due to its geographical position and height above sea level, it is classified as an ideal place to promote optimum concentration and therefore meeting goals and objectives are met..
Location: San Miguel Regla is only 18 miles from Pachuca.