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Municipality and town in Hidalgo, Mexico
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Huichapan is a small town of almost 10,000 people in 2020 in Hidalgo, Mexico. It is a historic town with a colonial era core that includes several churches with stunning architecture and religious artwork. The town is designated as one of Mexico's Pueblos Magicos.
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Church of St Matthew the Apostol
Beautiful colonial church dating from 1753. The pink facade is spectacular with twin belfries, the church's gold altarpieces and its paintings with the passion of Jesus stand out.
Admire its two churrigueresque covers.
One of the oldest churches in town, dating from about 1531. Its baroque façade, beautifully carved in pink stone, stands out.
This aqueduct is 155 m long and 44 m high and has 14 arches crossing a canyon. The aqueduct is the highest aqueduct built in the New World and was constructed between 1753-1758.
This is the site of the balcony from which Father Hidalgo famously cried out for freedom, and event that is re-enacted by Mexican presidents on September 15. There is a small historic museum on site that memorializes local dignitaries.
Museum of Archaeology and History
Exhibits focus on pre-hispanic history and how Huichapan developed and grew through the colonial and revolutionary eras and how it became the city it is today.
Great place for outdoor activities like mountain biking, rock climbing, and camping. Access to the famous aqueduct.
Tasty traditional Mexican food such as guisadas and tortas. Good comida corrida.
Clean, comfortable hotel close to centro. Pet friendly.
Small barebones rooms, nothing luxurious but suitable for budget travel.
Bustling city marketplace with lots of fresh produce as well as food vendors serving delicious, affordable, authentic regional dishes. The barbacoa is particularly popular here.
From Mexico City's Terminal Autobuses del Norte, direct buses to Huichapan leave hourly. Services are provided by Autobuses Conexion (an Estrella Blanca line). The 4-hour trip costs about M$300 (May 2023).
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