The city of Pachuca, known as the Windy City due to its strong afternoon winds, lies 97 km (60 mi) north of Mexico City, off Highway 130. The city has a moderate semi-cold climate, with an average year-round temperature of 24º C (75º F).

In this city of beautiful baroque- and neoclassical-style buildings you can admire such edifices as the Capilla de Nuestra Señora de la Luz and the Ex-Convent of San Francisco, which houses one of Latin America’s most important photo archives. The ex-convent, which faces the main plaza, has a striking public clock that was modeled after England’s famous Big Ben. As for contemporary architecture, important examples include the Teatro de la Ciudad, which ranks among the top seven theaters in Latin America, and the Estadio Hidalgo, Mexico’s most modern stadium.

In the Windy City’s surrounding areas you can enjoy El Chico National Park, home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. It’s also a great place to do various adventure sports, such as rappelling, climbing and camping. Nearby you’ll find Mineral del Chico, Real del Monte and Huasca de Ocampo, picturesque towns known for their gorgeous 19th-century architecture, cobblestone streets, parks with beautiful gardens, and white houses with red tile roofs. In Huasca de Ocampo you can visit the gorgeous ex-haciendas of Santa Maria Regla and San Miguel Regla, as well as the famous Prismas Basalticos (basaltic rock formations).

When it comes to food, Pachuca offers some of the state of Hidalgo’s most traditional dishes, such as pastes, turnovers stuffed with potatoes, beef, chicken, pineapple or leeks, among other ingredients.

During the month of October, be sure to visit the Pachuca Fair, the state of Hidalgo’s most important cultural event. There you can enjoy numerous activities for the whole family, including a food fair, livestock and industry expositions and live performance by world-famous artists..

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