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Small privately run museum and breeding facility for the critically endangered axolotl, a bizarre amphibian creature that lives its youthful years like a fish, but that grows legs and emerges to live on land in its adult years (but still retaining the ability to live and breathe underwater any time it wants to return to an aquatic life). The axolotl also has the ability to re-generate limbs and organs, making it an object of curiosity among biologists seeing dollar signs if they can figure out how to make that work in humans. Always call for an appointment due to the small facility and very limited hours.
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Basilica of Pachuca
Colonial era church dedicated to the Lady of Guadalupe. It is known for its elegant interior that features three naves with a domed altar and gilded walls filled with paintings of Mary and her devotees. The church features a number of stained glass windows on the second level. Side chapels contain a number of life-size wooden sculptures.
Animal conservatory that is pretty dilapidated. Come here if you want to see a sad lion.
State Capitol
One of the smallest and least interesting of Mexico's state capitols. Built in 1970, the building is modern and sterile feeling with no historical exhibits. Tourists may want to see the exhibit of art works by state artists and can enquire about observing legislative sessions.
Main square (err, zocalo) of Pachuca with a Benito Juarez statue in the center and the state capital building and municipal theater fringing its borders.
Monumental Clock Tower
A clock tower built in 1910 to commemorate the centennial of the independence of Mexico. It is situated in Plaza Independencia.