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Voykit pocket guide · Mexico
Huasca de Ocampo
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Huasca de Ocampo; 90 min drive north of Mexico City, explore basalt prisms, colonial church and gnome museum.
Huasca de Ocampo is a small magical‑town in Hidalgo, 90 min by car from Mexico City. Its main draws are the basaltic prisms of Santa María Regla, the Museo de los Duendes, and the 16th‑century Parroquia de San Juan Bautista. A day is enough to see the sights, hike the waterfalls and enjoy a local meal; an extra night lets you stay in a tree‑house or a modest hotel.
- Country
- Mexico
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (dry, mild)
- Avoid
- May–Sep (rainy, hotter)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MXN
- Money
- Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $). Cards work in hotels, chains and many restaurants; markets, street food, small shops and colectivos are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget M$300–500 excl. bed (check) · Mid M$600–900 excl. bed (check) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities. SIMs sell at OXXO shops and phone stores; registration with an ID may be requested — check.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Tourist assistance 078
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 127 V · 60 Hz · US plugs fit; many older sockets have no earth pin.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.; Bars: MXN 10–20 per drink or 10%.; Petrol station attendants: MXN 10–20; more for windscreen and tyres.; Guides and drivers: 10% or MXN 200–400 a day.; Supermarket baggers (often older volunteers): MXN 5–10.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.
- Toilets
- Put paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | M$30–50 |
| Taco plate | M$40–80 |
| Taxi (short ride within town) | M$30–60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MEX · Mexico City International Airport
- about 90 min by car to Huasca de Ocampo
Typical fares
- Taxi CDMX → Huasca de Ocampo
- ≈ M$1000, 90 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Taxi from Mexico City (≈M$1000) or local taxi; walking within town is easy.
See and do
Known for
- Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
- Museo de los Duendes
- Parroquia de San Juan Bautista
- Hacienda de Santa María Regla
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tulancingo | Bus from Huasca de Ocampo station, about 30 min; walk 5 min to centre | ≈ 45 min round trip |
| Mineral del Chico | Bus to Pachuca (30 min) then local bus 20 min; walk to park entrance | ≈ 1 h 30 min round trip |
| Pachuca | Direct bus from Huasca de Ocampo, about 45 min; walk to centre | ≈ 1 h round trip |
| Actopan | Bus to Pachuca (45 min) then regional bus 30 min; walk to the convent | ≈ 2 h round trip |
Sleep
- Hotel La Ninfa
- Garden‑courtyard hotel in centre, rooms ~M$900 per night
- Hotel Real de Huasca
- Large rooms, water issues, ~M$1300 per night
- Pinochueco
- Tree‑house cabins, upscale weekend hideaway
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisculpe |
| Thank you | Graciasgraθjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwanto kwesta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?donde esta el baño |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; a kiss on the right cheek among friends; avoid: Skipping 'buenos días' when entering a shop
- Punctuality: Be on time for tours and buses; avoid: Expecting social events to start on time
- Talking: Warm small talk, family, food, football; avoid: Jokes about cartels, the wall or migration
- Churches: Covered shoulders, quiet; avoid: Photos during mass
- Dining: Say 'provecho' to other diners when leaving; avoid: Rushing the waiter
Scams and watch-outs
- Taxi from CDMX costs about M$1000; confirm price before boarding.
- Check opening hours of Museo de los Duendes and Parroquia for festivals.
Generally safe; stay aware of traffic on highway MEX 105 and keep valuables secure in taxis.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Huasca de Ocampo yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
- Museo de los Duendes
- Parroquia de San Juan Bautista
- Hacienda de Santa María Regla
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Huasca de Ocampo: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Huasca de Ocampo, revision 5211267 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5211267
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/huasca-de-ocampo). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.