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is the spot to see spectacular geometric basalt formations. Hike the trails and see the spectacular waterfalls. There are also cabins for rent if you want to spend a weekend.
The Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla are tall columnar joints of basalt rock near Huasca de Ocampo in the Mexican state of Hidalgo, that line a ravine through which water runs from the San Antonio Dam. This ravine area was part of the Santa María Regla Hacienda and was first promoted by Alexander von Humboldt in 1803.
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can't get enough of gnomes? If the museum doesn't sate your apetite, they also offer a nighttime walk through the Forest of Gnomes (Bosque de los Duendes).
Built by the Augustine friars in the 16th century, the church is a jewel of colonial era architecture. St. John's feast day is June 24 when there will be horse shows, folkloric dancing, sporting events, and street food galore.