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State of Mexico
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Hidalgo is a state in Central Mexico. Within easy day-trip distance from Mexico City, Hidalgo is a weekend playground for millions of Mexicans. Hidalgo offers fascinating archaeological sites like the mystical Atlantean statues of Tula, as well as colonial mining towns and haciendas, and rugged outdoor backcountry for mountain sports and communing with nature. The state has many Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Towns) including Huasca de Ocampo, Mineral del Chico, and Real del Monte, which are some of the most visited parts of the state.
By bus
There are several bus lines that serve the state of Hidalgo from major cities in Central Mexico, The bus system is very big and will get you everywhere in the region.
By car
There are several toll roads and public roads that run from all surrounding states. Mexico-Pachuca and Mexico-Tulancingo are main roads that go through the state capital and main cities.
Buses run throughout the state, fairly often. at reliable schedules. within cities or towns you will find "combis" or taxis that serve the local population to get around.
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the state's capital and main city has a well-preserved historical center and lots of mining heritage
historic small town nestled in a scenic mountain range
colonial small town with a 9km 16th century aqueduct and some tasty gastronomic specialties
charming small town with spectacular waterfalls and nearby national parks
elegant viceregal town where the tradition of Mexico's president re-enacting Father Hidalgo's famous cry for freedom first began in 1812
charming colonial town with 16th century churches, thermal spas, and waterparks
quaint small town atmosphere with a nearby lake, bat caves, and cactus-covered hills
quaint small town, gateway to El Chico National Park, a designated Pueblo Magico
an old mining town with centuries of industrial, cultural and gastronomic history
popular weekend getaway destination with colonial haciendas and outdoor activities in nearby mountain forests
come for the waters...Tecozautla is famous for hot mineral springs, aquatic parks, and spa treatments
home to the Huapalcalco archeological site, which was the forerunner to the Teotihuacan civilization
colonial mining town, close to Los Marmoles National Park
archeological site of the capital city of the Toltec civilization, destroyed in the 12th century
national park preserving pine forests in a mountainous terrain with caves, springs, and two lakes
national park preserving pine-oak forests in a mountainous terrain with its own ghost town
Deep, narrow canyon of the Metztitlan River with dramatic scenery including steep cliffs and twisty canyons
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