Mineral del Chico
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Mineral del Chico is a small town in the Central Mexico state of Hidalgo. It is an old town with colonial roots that is a gateway to the rugged mountain backcountry of El Chico National Park. Mineral del Chico is also a popular weekend getaway destination that is one of Mexico's designated Pueblos Magicos. Mineral del Chico is a traditional mining town with several mine tours available, in and on the north side of the town. There are at least 5 mining sites that are open to visitors.
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Mineral del Chico is largely a weekend getaway destination. Many shops and other businesses close during the week and do a gang-buster business from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening. It is common for businesses to accept only cash, though the larger businesses accept credit cards.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsMineral del Chico is a small town that is off the beaten path. First-class buses will get you to Pachuca, and from there you can take a taxi. Mineral del Chico is about 25 km from Pachuca and the 20-minute taxi ride will cost about M$150. The road to Mineral del Chico is twisty, mountainous and scenic. From Pachuca, take the Carratera a la Estanzuela. You need to make a sharp left after about 10 km (there's a sign there, and a restaurant called Libo's). You'll pass a large reservoir (Presa la Estanzuela) and go through the town of Estanzuela. Watch for the signs to El Chico, that's the road you want. Mineral del Chico is on the north side of the national park, so enjoy the mountain scenery for the rest of the ride into town. The town itself is small and compact so you can easily get around on foot. Taxis are available near the town square and are useful for getting out to some of the mines or into the El Chico National Park. Mineral del Chico is largely a weekend getaway destination....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The town itself is small and compact so you can easily get around on foot. Taxis are available near the town square and are useful for getting out to some of the mines or into the El Chico National Park. Mineral del Chico is largely a weekend getaway destination. Many shops and other businesses close during the week and do a gang-buster business from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening. It is common for businesses to accept only cash, though the larger businesses accept credit cards.
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Mineral del Chico is largely a weekend getaway destination. Many shops and other businesses close during the week and do a gang-buster business from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening. It is common for businesses to accept only cash, though the larger businesses accept credit cards.
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Glimpses of Mineral del Chico
Aerial view of a lake.
a body of water surrounded by mountains and trees
Cold forest.
a body of water surrounded by a forest
Pines at the top.
a view of a mountain range from a distance
a body of water surrounded by trees and mountains
Aerial view of a lake.
Drone fly over the nature of Hidalgo State.
a group of people walking around a courtyard with buildings in the background
Aerial view of a lake.
a body of water surrounded by mountains and trees
Cold forest.