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Exploring Pachuca
by Ron Mader

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The capital of the state of Hidalgo, Pachuca (elevation: 2,426 meters) has a mix of cultural influences. Pay attention to the legacy of miners from Cornwall, England during the early 19th century. Their most visible impact lies not only in the architecture, but also the pastries (pastes) which have become popular throughout the region.

HISTORY

The city was founded in 1598 and its name is said to come from the word Patlachiuhacan, meaning 'place of gold and silver.'

NATURAL WORLD

Outside the city is El Chico, Mexico's first national forest reserve.

CULTURAL WORLD

The Reloj Monumental (Monumental Clock) is the central clock tower, built in 1904 in the city center. The bell which chimes in this clock was made by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, the same company that made the original Liberty Bell, and London's famous Big Ben.

The Centro Cultural Hidalgo (Hidalgo Cultural Center) is housed in an old monastery and contains museums, a theater, a library and a gallery. Pachuca is also home to the Museo Nacional de la Fotografía, the National Museum of Mexican Photography.

FOOD

Pachuca is famous for its pastes, empanadas filled with meat, potatoes or fruit. This treat reflects a Cornish pasty culinary Mexicanized with mole and chiles.

SPORTS

Club de Futbol Pachuca is based here. Cornish miners from the Compañia Real del Monte de Pachuca founded the team in 1901. This is the oldest soccer team in Mexico and for that reason Pachuca is known as the 'cradle of soccer' in Mexico.


 


VISITING?

LOCATION -- Coordinates: 20°07?N, 98°44?W

Pachuca is located northeast of Mexico City.

Travel!

TRANSPORTATION -- There is frequent transportation to Mexico City's northern bus terminal.


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Ron Mader is the ecotourism and responsible travel correspondent for Transitions Abroad and host of the award-winning Planeta.com website.


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