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Hidalgo, Mexico
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Metztitlán is a very small town in the Central Mexican state of Hidalgo. It is a popular weekend destination for naturalists and outdoors enthusiasts from Mexico City who come for the hiking trails and the spectacular views of the Barranca de Metztitlan and the protected natural areas of the Reserva de la Biosfera Barranca de Metztitlán, home to hundreds of plant and animal species including 33 kinds of bats and dozens of cacti species. By night, travelers enjoy the historic Centro, home to colonial era churches, cobblestone streets, and charming hotels, restaurants, and shops. Metztitlán is one of Mexico's designated Pueblos Mágicos.
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This church dates back to 1539 and is considered one of the most important historical sites in Hidalgo. The name "Santos Reyes" refers to the three kings who were beckoned to pay homage to the baby Jesus. The church was built by the Augustinians under the supervision of Fray Juan de Sevilla. It is a large monastery built of stone with an unusual 7-chamber belfry. It is notable for a tall frieze featuring Cherubini, trees and flowers, birds, dragons and Augustinian shields and symbols of the order. The main church houses a number of 17th century paintings and statues including works by the artist Nicolas Rodriguez Juarez.
Zocalo
The town's central plaza (Zocalo) is a neatly kept park with manicured shrubbery and lawns, stone walkways lined with iron benches where you can sit and people watch or feed the pigeons. The center of the plaza is a large bandstand (kiosco).
Traditional regional Mexican cuisine in an attractive sidewalk cafe next to the main plaza. Food includes a variety of grilled meats and seafood. Breakfast, lunch and dinner available.
Super casual taco place. Good for an evening meal or late night munchies.
Comfortable Moderate hotel with clean, spacious rooms set around a central courtyard with a large outdoor swimming pool. Rooms lack air conditioning but have ceiling fans and the town's elevation means most nights aren't particularly hot anyway.
Moderate hotel with clean, comfortable rooms. Best rooms face the courtyard while outside rooms that face the street can be noisy. On-site restaurant and off-street parking available.
Cozy colonial-style hotel in the center of town, directly on the Zocalo (main plaza). Rooms vary depending on price and location with some very plain and some with upscale amenities like jacuzzi tubs.
By bus
From Mexico City, take Metro to the Indios Verdes station then walk to the bus terminal area where you will find a ticket counter for Autobuses Conexión, who operate four daily buses to Mezquititlan…
The town is very small and most easily navigated by walking, though comfortable shoes are a must given the steep streets and the uneven cobblestone pavement.
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