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The state of Hidalgo remains of the least developed (8th lowest in HDI) in Mexico, but also has one of the highest growths in life-quality and safety in the country. It has not suffered the "narco war" problem that most parts of the country face now, and remains a rather safe destination for tourists. Since recently, tourism in the state was only well-advertised for nationals, especially those from neighbouring states, but barely known by foreigners. Now, Hidalgo is opening its advertising to a broader world public, as well as its tourism facilities are growing and services have being improving to fit the requirements of the growth of tourism.
The natural features of the state are unique in Mexico, with varying climates ranging from low-lands subtropical humid forest vegetation in the north, to high-mountain conifers forests in the centre, adding the cold weather, and semi-arid climates in the south and west. The mountains, rock formations, canyons and panoramic views found here are difficult to beat, as well as the world-unique Prismas Basálticos, volcanic rocks with geometric shapes.
Culturally, the industrialization derived from its closeness to [wiki=0b4596f8efe110dc55bbe564213dfb33]Mexico City[/wiki] contrast with the tradition of the indigenous peoples still inhabiting most rural parts of the state, and where modern and ancient traditions are mixed up and coexist so strongly that it will be of much interest to those hoping to get a glimpse of the real mexican lifestyle.
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La Huasteca: The northernmost part of the State. warm, humid, subtropical weather and low lying terrain, almost flat. Famous for its share of traditions and festivities, such as Xantolo (day of the dead), as well as its gastronomy and indigenous legacy (Nahuas). It remains one of the poorest regions in the state. Its main population centre is [wiki=3f50e4cc1545e3a87729b9db1be86b68]Huejutla de Reyes[/wiki].
*Sierra Alta: The low part of the Sierra Madre Oriental, in the north of the state, consisting of mountains, lush subtropical evergreen forests and lots of creeks and waterfalls. Beautiful scenery, and indigenous traditions (Nahuas), it remains a very authentic and traditional region. Together with the Huasteca and the Sierra de Tenango, it is one of the most underdeveloped parts of the state. Its main population centre is [wiki=e183e31c2c71ebabb60a841d08488c5c]Molango[/wiki].
*Sierra Baja: The central part of the Sierra Madre Oriental, to the north, the mountains are high and vegetation is lush green, with high mountain cloudy forests. Almost always covered in fog. The southern part of the region becomes lower in altitude and more desertic, with mountains having arid flora and fauna and being crossed by huge canyons. The main population centre is [wiki=000e7f7fae87ec6d267f236e2da1ef4f]Zacualtipán de Ángeles[/wiki].
*Sierra Gorda: The north western part of the state. Mountains part of the Sierra Gorda, a subdivision of the Sierra Madre Oriental. Diversity of climates from conifers forests to arid mountainous climate. It features the largest dam in the state. Amongst its attractions, it features Los Mármoles National Park. Its main population centre is [wiki=01a1345633c911ff487324fa324f1270]Zimapán[/wiki].
*Valle del Mezquital: Geographically the largest single area in the state, occupying the western and south-western portions of it. Mostly semi-arid climate, is a big valley where irrigation agriculture has been the way of living historically. More recently, it has developed a wide variety of tourist attractions, such as the thermal baths, water parks, eco-tourist parks, extreme sports grounds and archeological and architectonic features, apart form its unique gastronomy and traditions, strongly influenced by the indigenous population of the region, the Otomi. Its main city is [wiki=1d12bf2a239056d2e2802118c08c73fa]Ixmiquilpan[/wiki].
*Valle de Tulancingo: The eastern part of the state, famous for its temperate weather and industrial production, as well as being a hub for national telecommunications. It features forests and lakes for leisure, adventure activities and cultural landscapes. Its main population centre is [wiki=e052cede0daf37375e5077fdd8cdd252]Tulancingo de Bravo[/wiki].
*Comarca Minera: The centre of the state, where the capital city is located as well as the famous mining-related "pueblos mágicos", all surrounded by high mountains, conifers forests, rock formations and beautiful landscapes. The most economically and culturally active region in the state. Its main population centre and capital of the state is [wiki=56f648bc840353c4b225f10988657f22]Pachuca de Soto[/wiki].
*Sierra de Tenango: A small 'horn' to the east of the state; while its geographical and climate features might be the same as the Sierra Alta region, its uniqueness derives from its traditions, its cultural heritage and its isolation from the main roads and population centres, probably being the least known and visited region in the state, as well as the most underdeveloped. The dominant indigenous culture here is the Ñhañhu, and its weave designs are famous all along the state for its complicated figures and beautiful colours used. Its main population centre is [wiki=ee3c2b6970333625a67a826e275c4ec0]Tenango de Doria[/wiki].
*Altiplanicie Pulquera: An extensive, semi-arid plateau covering the south-east of the state. Known for its huge collection of Haciendas, and the birth place of the traditional drink for the poor people of central Mexico for centuries, Pulque. Its main population centre is [wiki=a1f1507edfd74bfff821aee182f6d96e]Apan[/wiki].
*Cuenca de Mexico: The southern tip of the state, and the smallest region by geographical area. It is part of the greater Valle de México region, and features a semi-arid climate with strong cold wind currents. Possibly the least interesting region for tourism, since it has developed almost exclusively on trade and industries, since it is the closest area both to Pachuca and to Mexico City. Its main population centre is [wiki=8a8d52e610353809f0b94ff9ec86ccda]Tizayuca[/wiki].
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[wiki=56f648bc840353c4b225f10988657f22]Pachuca de Soto[/wiki]: The state capital, well known as "La Bella Airosa". Most populous city and commercial and cultural hub for the state and on national scale.
*[wiki=c60375c56e6ef70b86cdec7c3d4fc178]Real del Monte[/wiki]: A famous mountain mining town near Pachuca. It was awarded a Pueblo Mágico recently. Possibly the most popular tourist attraction in the surroundings of Pachuca.
*[wiki=ec3f9dd384892230680e5411b8119fc4]El Chico National Park[/wiki]: The first National Park not only in Mexico but in all of Latin America. It features mountain forests and rock formations, as well as charming villages inside it.
*[wiki=4ed226d1d8ff7322b4ae2812d636de47]Mineral del Chico[/wiki]: Beautiful small village within El Chico National Park. Popular weekend destination for locals. It is a Pueblo Mágico.
*[wiki=d722562edd7a8cb48bcf828d39c91acc]Huasca de Ocampo[/wiki]: Village to the north of the city, between the forests. Popular getaway destination and used to be one of the richest cities in the world during Colonial period. It is a Pueblo mágico. Features around it are the waterfalls Prismas Basálticos, and the ex-haciendas of San Miguel and Santa María Regla.
*[wiki=a3c402516504fba49bce17ee5afdadbd]Omitlán de Juárez[/wiki]: Small mountain village to the north of the city.
*[wiki=e052cede0daf37375e5077fdd8cdd252]Tulancingo de Bravo[/wiki]: Second biggest city in the State of Hidalgo and former contender to host the capital of it. Cultural and commercial centre in the east of the state and hub for national telecommunications.
*[wiki=3dc48acafb88d891a17fada201203f09]Epazoyucan[/wiki]: Village in the east of the city, with the city safari, an antique convent and grounds for sport hunting and extreme sports.
*[wiki=3634e77a0626815646527bbe849ec525]Actopan[/wiki]: Middle sized city to the west of Pachuca, with a famous convent in the region. Used as ground city to explore natural wonders such as the Xoxafi caves, the Frailes rock formations and several spas and bathing grounds.
*[wiki=1d12bf2a239056d2e2802118c08c73fa]Ixmiquilpan[/wiki]: Further west from Actopan, this middle sized city houses a convent, beautiful city scenery and many thermal baths, water parks and ecotourist and extreme sports grounds. Notable examples are Tolantongo caves and thermal waters, Eco-Alberto park and El Tephé water park.
*[wiki=1d407b80f4f6685c60bc79fd9a83dffc]Huichapan[/wiki]: Town with colonial architecture and rock formations and pre-historic paintings and glyphs around. Considered a Pueblo Mágico.
*[wiki=a79b8054ac0c9ac9f193c1ac89d47075]Metztitlán[/wiki]: Town to the north of the city, in the middle of the Sierra Madre Oriental. Hosts a convent, as well as extreme sports grounds and ecological conservation reserves.
*[wiki=e183e31c2c71ebabb60a841d08488c5c]Molango[/wiki]: Town further north in the Sierra Madre Oriental, nice weather and mountains, grounds for sport fishing and other attractions.
*[wiki=b33a3a9d9bf71d57c4a090dfed036319]Tula de Allende[/wiki]: City to the south-west of Pachuca, featuring the ruins of the ancient capital of the Tolteca Culture.
*[wiki=9c92c990f5e20c266f141fd07355adf5]Tepeapulco[/wiki]: City to the south-east. Colonial architecture and archeological ruins, in contrast to its neighbour Ciudad Sahagún, former industrial city.
*[wiki=06690f9847787f6d30d7602152179864]Zempoala[/wiki]: Village featuring colonial architecture, such as a convent and an aqueduct.
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Spanish is by far the most spoken and understood language, so a little knowledge of it will get you by without major problems. English is the first foreign language for most young well-educated people, however it is still difficult to find an English speaker at the first chance, even it you approach young people, so be patient. Even if they know at least basic English, they will be afraid of speaking it because most likely they forgot it already or didn't get any chance to further practice it. In rural areas, middle-aged men would be a bet too, since some of them may have spent some time working in the United States. Other foreign languages such as French, Italian, Russian or German are spoken by just a few people so don't count on them.
There are three major indigenous languages spoken in the area of Hidalgo, spoken amongst rural communities and sometimes heard from indigenous who come to major population centres to sell their products, to work or to study: Nahuatl is the indigenous language with the most speakers in Mexico, and is spoken primarily in the northern part of the state, in the Huasteca and Sierra Alta regions. Otomi is the ancient language of the Toltecs and spoken primarily in the Valle del Mezquital. Ñhañhu is spoken in the east of the state, in the Sierra de Tenango, and is the least spoken amongst these three. These languages are so different both to Spanish and between each other, as Chinese and Finnish are, since they don't even share the same linguistic family. Learning these languages is overall difficult, but a few basic words and phrases will be much appreciated by their native speakers.
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By plane
Hidalgo has no commercial airports due to its proximity to Mexico City. The closest airports are in Mexico City, Toluca, Puebla and Poza Rica. There is a shuttle bus connection, running directly between Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City and the bus stations in Pachuca de Soto and Tulancingo de Bravo, served by Estrella Blanca.
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By bus
There are several bus companies that serve important destinations in Hidalgo, connecting them to other neighbouring states, especially to [wiki=0b4596f8efe110dc55bbe564213dfb33]Mexico City[/wiki], [wiki=1cdeb53decbe2e057b4dd0c1b35961f5]Querétaro[/wiki] and [wiki=3811a3871a8efc883c680ddbab54fcaa]Puebla[/wiki]. The main transportation hub is Pachuca, which is served by carriers such as ADO, Chihuahuenses, Estrella Blanca, Futura and other regional carriers, with service to most points in the country. Tulancingo is served by ADO and Estrella Blanca, mainly to Mexico City, Puebla and Poza Rica. Huejutla is served by Estrella Blanca and has services mainly to Tampico and Poza Rica. Actopan is served by AVM and OVNIBUS to Mexico City.
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By car
Until the construction of the Arco Norte, that passes by the south of the state, Hidalgo was the only state not having a single toll road in Mexico. In the southern half of the state, the road network is well developed and well maintained, featuring many regional and national four-lane roads, notably the Arco Norte motorway, the México-Pachuca motorway, and the México-Tuxpan freeway, amongst others. The northern half, however, due to the rugged, mountainous terrain, highways are curvy and two-lane, yet in good state, being the México-Tampico and México-Laredo the two that cross the state from South to North.
Hidalgo has road connections to Mexico City, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Atlacomulco, Querétaro, Ciudad Valles, Río Verde, Poza Rica and Tampico, amongst many other nearby cities.
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Within the state, short-distance buses are the main transport between cities. These buses are on acceptable conditions, although it is not a first class service, but they are cheap and fairly safe during the day (cautions to be taken at night, but not truly unsafe). While some of these buses may belong to larger nation-wide carriers, they are not up to their longer haul standards and they do not run on a fixed schedule, so they will just run about every half an hour for well traveled regions, to every two hours for not so popular routes. But even in that case, there are many carriers running on the same route, so you will not have to wait too long to move from your location. The way of transport between smaller towns or smaller towns and a large one are minivans also following fixed routes but an irregular schedule, they usually wait and leave when they are full. In the less developed regions, regional transport between communities often occurs as well in pick ups "adapted" as public transportation. All these means of transport are fairly cheap.
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The state has a wide variety of scenic natural scenes to offer. The landscape varies, from deserts with beautiful cacti to humid dense forests. Being in the boundaries of Mexico's arid north and the Tropical south the state has a unique contrast of natural wonders.
Grutas de tolantongo are a communal run complex with caves, warm springs, and several campsites, pools and restaurants complex. Santa Maria Amajac is another warm springs pools and saunas complex in the middle of beautiful wilderness. Los prismas basalticos are a rock formation of prisms and waterfalls.
The forest of real del monte in the north of Pachuca with a Cornish heritage.
There is a wide variety of colonial treasures and whole cities to be found as well as precolonial vestiges of the Toltec and Aztec people, including the town of Huasca de Ocampo, the Toltec warrior statues, and the ruins of Huapalcalco
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Itineraries
Corredor de la Montaña: Extends on the mountainous centre of the state, including the "pueblos mágicos" [wiki=c60375c56e6ef70b86cdec7c3d4fc178]Real del Monte[/wiki], [wiki=d722562edd7a8cb48bcf828d39c91acc]Huasca de Ocampo[/wiki] and [wiki=4ed226d1d8ff7322b4ae2812d636de47]Mineral del Chico[/wiki], plus other towns such as [wiki=f5095bcbc614eddca69e96b35560cb6d]Pachuquilla[/wiki], [wiki=3dc48acafb88d891a17fada201203f09]Epazoyucan[/wiki], [wiki=a3c402516504fba49bce17ee5afdadbd]Omitlán de Juárez[/wiki] and [wiki=e9f6093cd7a0287a41fe1fe89d4d6ad9]Atotonilco el Grande[/wiki].
*Corredor de Balnearios: Extends on the arid Valle del Mezquital to the west. Not only includes thermal baths and water parks, but also colonial monuments, ecotourist attractions and pre-historic sites. Includes [wiki=3634e77a0626815646527bbe849ec525]Actopan[/wiki], [wiki=1d12bf2a239056d2e2802118c08c73fa]Ixmiquilpan[/wiki], [wiki=f96242407dd5cb6af3dbe183fe24386b]Cardonal[/wiki], [wiki=d82f4fc8cbf1e61625bad7242683b0dd]Tecozautla[/wiki] and the "pueblo mágico [wiki=1d407b80f4f6685c60bc79fd9a83dffc]Huichapan[/wiki].
*Corredor de los Cuatro Elementos: Extends to the east of the state, where you have activities related to wind, water and land. Includes [wiki=e052cede0daf37375e5077fdd8cdd252]Tulancingo de Bravo[/wiki], [wiki=a2ae69957e9b77927139ce1b2f4b33d5]Acaxochitlán[/wiki] and [wiki=a759ad7ef20ae75160e25611323c6af5]Metepec[/wiki].
*Corredor Sierra-Huasteca: The mountainous north of the state, with lush vegetation and impressive views. Also offers excellent gastronomy and architecture. Includes [wiki=8a7f7781bce87ade6bd240e30d7dff86]Meztitlán[/wiki], [wiki=816aae96b58a5a48ef9a6d382bc76a70]San Agustín Mezquititlán[/wiki], [wiki=000e7f7fae87ec6d267f236e2da1ef4f]Zacualtipán de Ángeles[/wiki], [wiki=e183e31c2c71ebabb60a841d08488c5c]Molango[/wiki] and [wiki=3f50e4cc1545e3a87729b9db1be86b68]Huejutla de Reyes[/wiki].
*Corredor Tolteca: Offers the archeological ruins of the Tolteca culture, in the south-western part of the state. Includes [wiki=b33a3a9d9bf71d57c4a090dfed036319]Tula de Allende[/wiki], [wiki=747f90cc440d07fea070e936cc890dfc]Tepeji del Río[/wiki] and [wiki=deaa4f151601e57f2fe0acb48ac77155]Ajacuba[/wiki].
*Corredor de Haciendas: Offers a great quantity of haciendas in the arid parts of the south-east of the state. Also, architectonic relics and traditions such as the exploitation of maguey. Includes [wiki=06690f9847787f6d30d7602152179864]Zempoala[/wiki], [wiki=a1f1507edfd74bfff821aee182f6d96e]Apan[/wiki] and [wiki=9c92c990f5e20c266f141fd07355adf5]Tepeapulco[/wiki].
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Exreme Sports: Hidalgo has been lately pioneering in extreme sports, with good results in an increase of tourism to the region.
*Eco-tourism: This activity has also been on the rise in the state, especially to the Valle del Mezquital
*Ballon-flying: Flying ports, with good conditions for the sport are San Pedro Huaquilpan and Acatlán.
*Road trips around the state will get you know many different climates and cultures, and observe stunning landscapes.
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One can find different kind of dishes served in the state, most which shares with the rest of central Mexico, Like Tamales, Tacos, Tortas. There is some ingredients that can make regional dishes atypical, even for other Mexicans, You can find mainstream Mexican dishes made of plants like mesquite beans, nopal and other cactus and various cactus fruit such as “tuna” and “xoconostle.” Another of the rarities that you must try while visiting Hidalgo are dishes that are made of a variety of edible insects, many of which are considered delicacies such as escamoles (ant eggs) and maguey larvae, chinicuiles, as well as others such as larvae found on nopal plants, “chacas ” (beetles) and “chicharras” (cicadas). Other local animals sometimes used for food include tadpoles (called tepocates), salamanders and their larvae, squirrels and rabbits. You can also find a variety of moles and a specialty of central Mexico, mixiote. Another common central Mexican dish popular in the state and through central Mexico is Hidalgo's barbacoa. This dish has its origins in the pre-Hispanic period, when it was meat cooked in an underground pit. Today, it is most often cooked in pots in more conventional ovens, but the meat, today mostly pork, is still smothered in the alcoholic beverage pulque and wrapped in maguey leaves for flavor. This preparation of barbacoa is considered to be the state's traditional dish.
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Pulque is the most famous traditional drink. Tequila, mezcal and its derivates are produced in some regions as well.
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Hidalgo remains one of the safest places in all [wiki=8dbb07a18d46f63d8b3c8994d5ccc351]Mexico[/wiki], however, it does not mean that crime is unheard of. Locals are the usual targets for petty crime and especially violent crime, such as street robberies and muggings, or home burglaries. However, all these are uncommon, and during day time every part of the state is safe. During night, usual cautions taken everywhere else in the world will keep you safe, such as not wandering alone in areas outside central parts of towns at late night or in poorly lit areas. Incidents related to organized crime and gangs are almost unheard of. Crimes related to taxi drivers are uncommon.
Tourist scams are almost non existent, the only common one being [wiki=6d60b1ddebabba9015b8049dc59bf49e]begging[/wiki], by people who say they are following a treatment for a disease and not having enough money to pay for it (not even having any disease but faking it). In regional buses you will find clowns or singers, or people saying they work for an organization and asking for money inside the bus, however they are not dangerous at all and not even persistent, a simple "no, perdón" will suffice.
In rural parts, fights in bars and armed disputes between land owners still occur, however you are unlikely to deal with it. In case you see a fight or a crime of any case, do not intervene under any situation.
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Weather is the main concern for health issues, as well as altitude. Be sure to check the weather predictions to know which clothes are better to use when visiting. Normally the centre and south are cold during the night and morning, and the sun is burning, yet cold wind is blowing during the day. In the north, weather is warm and humid all year round.
In the mountains and the south, tap water is drinkable since it comes from natural sources and underwater systems. In the north however, stick to bottled water. Everywhere, bottled water is always available, even in the smallest and most remote community.
Tropical diseases, notable Dengue fever, are common in the tropical extreme north part of the country. These, however are non existent in the rest of the state due to the altitude and cold weather. In the north and the mountainous areas, venomous snakes do exist, notable Nauyaca, which can be mortal in a time as short as 2 hours after the bite. In the rest of the state, other venomous animals such as scorpions or spiders are common, but they pose no risk other than a severe pain for some hours.
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[wiki=0b4596f8efe110dc55bbe564213dfb33]Mexico City[/wiki]: The national capital, it lies few kilometres away from the state. Easily reachable.
*[wiki=1cdeb53decbe2e057b4dd0c1b35961f5]Querétaro[/wiki]: Colonial city with a relaxed atmosphere and good tourist attractions.
*[wiki=3811a3871a8efc883c680ddbab54fcaa]Puebla[/wiki]: Colonial city, very popular amongst tourists.
*[wiki=af8265f6a08f5b12a94dd3c568b3a488]Tlaxcala[/wiki]: Small colonial city, not so popular but beautiful.
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