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Things to see in Pachuca (Mexico): 7 places and when to go
Pachuca is a city in Mexico with around 320,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (3), Nature (2), Mountains (2). The best known are Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla, Paste Museum and Acosta Mine Museum. The best time to come is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Mexico · 20.1704, -98.73
- Population
- About 320,000
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (3) · Nature (2) · Mountains (2) · Hiking (2) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- November to April.
- Also possible
- May to August and October.
- Nearest airport
- MEX Mexico City, 89 km as the crow flies
What to see in Pachuca
The places in and around Pachuca, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Basaltic Prisms of Santa María ReglaInterlocking basalt columns in Hidalgo, Mexico19 km
- Paste MuseumMuseum from Hidalgo, Mexico5.9 km
- Acosta Mine MuseumMuseum from Hidalgo, Mexico7.0 km
- Casa Rural Santa María ReglaMountains · Hiking18 km
- Dos AguasMountains · Hiking4.5 km
- Mina la DificultadMuseum6.7 km
- Parque Nacional El ChicoNational park3.0 km
When to go to Pachuca
The best time to visit Pachuca is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:54
- FebBest time11:20
- MarBest time11:52
- AprBest time12:28
- MayPossible12:57
- JunPossible13:13
- JulPossible13:07
- AugPossible12:41
- SepBetter not12:07
- OctPossible11:32
- NovBest time11:01
- DecBest time10:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 47. In January, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pachuca
The nearest main airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, Mexico City), 89 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl22 places90 km
- Mexico City125 places91 km
- Tlaxcala14 places108 km
- Toluca14 places136 km
- Puebla42 places136 km
- San Jose de la Laja5 places139 km
And all of Mexico, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pachuca?
The best known: Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla, Paste Museum, Acosta Mine Museum. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pachuca?
November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 47.
How do you get to Pachuca?
The nearest main airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 89 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pachuca as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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