Territory capital · Mexico
PachucaPachuca de Soto
Give Pachuca one full day plus one night: mining museum, the 1910 clock tower and a paste lunch. Add a second night only if you want El Chico or Real del Monte.
Pachuca is the capital of Hidalgo, about 90 km north of Mexico City, at roughly 2,400 m in a windy valley ringed by hills. Its draw is mining heritage, a compact colonial centre and the Cornish paste, not a long sightseeing list. Most travellers pass through in a day or use it as a base for the mountains around Mineral del Chico and Real del Monte.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid May–Sep (rain), late Sep–mid Oct if you dislike crowds
- Airports
- MEX · NLU
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Mexico ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Mexico's National Migration Institute (INM) or your nearest Mexican consulate; keep proof of your entry (stamp or digital record) until you leave.
- Mexico ↗Security advice differs by state: some governments advise against travel to parts of several states. Check your own government's advice for each region on your route.
- Mexico ↗Do not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water and ice from reliable places.
- Mexico ↗Foreign visitors to Quintana Roo (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Bacalar, Holbox) pay the state VISITAX online at visitax.gob.mx only; lookalike sites add fees.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pachuca911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pachuca, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $).Mexico-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities.Mexico-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.Mexico-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.Mexico-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mexico-wide
- SafetyPachuca is a working state capital and generally calm in the centre by day; use Uber or radio taxis after dark…
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10 (≈ under US$1).Mexico-wide
- Emergency numbers911 All emergencies · 078 Tourist assistance (Ángeles Verdes / Sectur)
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums and many archaeological sites close on Mondays; banks close on public holidays.Mexico-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMEX Mexico City Benito Juárez (Direct buses to Pachuca from Terminal 1 roughly every 30 min; about 90 min).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeM$35–70
- Street or quick mealComida corrida (set lunch)M$90–180
- Beerdraught / corner shopM$50–90M$25–40
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across the centreM$60–120
- Museum or sight ticketMina de Acosta entryM$120 (check)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personMX$250 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomMX$1,200 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomMX$2,500 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$700 (≈ US$40) · Mid MX$1,300 (≈ US$75) · High MX$2,600 (≈ US$150)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MEX Mexico City Benito Juárez (Direct buses to Pachuca from Terminal 1 roughly every 30 min; about 90 min) · NLU Felipe Ángeles (AIFA) (Closest major airport by road; Futura and ADO run buses to Pachuca, about 90 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Care
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Avoid*
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Care*
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Nov. Mixed: May, Oct. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Pachuca: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
4 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable. Tuzobús BRT runs in dedicated lanes with prepaid Tuzocard (2026 fare about M$10 one way, check); combis and peseros cover the rest for a similar fare and stop on request. Taxis are metered-ish and reliable; Uber covers the city. Distances between the centre and the stadium or Mina de Acosta are too long to walk.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mineral del Monte (Real del Monte)
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Local bus or combi from Pachuca; exact route and departure point: check.
Mining heritage, the English Cemetery and paste shops; allow about half a day.
El Chico National Park / Mineral del Chico
goDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
Bus or combi toward Mineral del Chico, then local transport to the park; check current connections.
Pine-forest hiking and mountain biking; start early and check weather.
Tula de Allende
goDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Bus from Pachuca Central de Autobuses; check current timetable.
A full-day visit to the Toltec archaeological site.
Actopan
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus from Pachuca Central de Autobuses; check current timetable.
Visit the Augustinian convent and try local barbacoa.
Door to door: About 2–2.5 h
First-class bus from Pachuca Central de Autobuses to Autobuses del Norte; check current timetable.
Better as a transfer than a return day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Centro Histórico
Walk to Plaza Juárez, the clock tower, the photography museum and the market. Best for one night without a car.
Around the Central de Autobuses (Coscotitlán)
Practical for early departures; about 2 km (1.2 mi) west of the centre, so take a taxi or combi into town.Practical for early departures; about 1.2 mi (2 km) west of the centre, so take a taxi or combi into town.
Zona Plateada / Blvd Felipe Ángeles
Modern hotels, malls and the soccer stadium; needs taxis or the Tuzobús for everything.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- M$500–900 excl. bed
- Mid
- M$900–1,800 excl. bed
- High
- M$1,800+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × MX$1,200 | MX$1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$1,300 | MX$2,600 |
| Bus MEX Terminal 1 → Pachuca, one way2 × MX$200 · check | MX$400 |
| Bus NLU (AIFA) → Pachuca, one way2 × MX$156 · check | MX$312 |
| Tuzobús day of rides2 × MX$30 · check | MX$60 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × MX$250 | MX$500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$507 |
| Trip total≈ MX$2,790 per person per day, bed included | MX$5,579≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in pesos; long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Paste (Cornish pasty) | M$25–60 |
| Coffee | M$35–70 |
| Comida corrida (set lunch) | M$90–180 |
| Barbacoa plate | M$120–220 |
| Beer: draught / corner shop | M$50–90 / M$25–40 |
| Tuzobús single ride | M$10 (check) |
| Taxi across the centre | M$60–120 |
| Mina de Acosta entry | M$120 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Altitude about 2,400 m: take the first day slowly if you flew in from sea level.
- Wind and sudden afternoon rain: carry a light shell most of the year.
- Mina de Acosta is outside the city and closes Tuesdays; hours vary by season — check before you go.
- Some small museums (axolotl, miniatures) keep very limited hours and may ask you to call ahead.
- Bus-terminal restrooms charge a small coin fee; keep change.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 911
- Tourist assistance (Ángeles Verdes / Sectur)
- 078
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Emergency
- All emergencies911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
No embassies in Pachuca; the US, UK, Canadian and other embassies are in Mexico City (check addresses).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- MEX Terminal 1 → Pachuca bus: about M$200, 90 min (check)
- NLU (AIFA) → Pachuca bus: about M$156, 90 min (check)
- Tuzobús ride: M$10 with a prepaid Tuzocard (check)
- Taxi bus terminal → Centro: M$60–100
Say or show
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- Un paste, por favor — One paste, please (oon PAS-teh por fah-VOR)
- ¿Dónde está la central de autobuses? — Where is the bus station? (DON-deh es-TA la sen-TRAL deh ow-toh-BOO-ses)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (la KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
- Ayuda — Help (ah-YOO-dah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pachuca. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid May–Sep (rain), late Sep–mid Oct if you dislike crowds · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for MEX Terminal 1 and NLU with last-bus times field-checked.
- Walking clusters with anchors: Plaza Juárez and the clock tower, Plaza de la Constitución, the mining museum quarter, the macromural.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs for Mina de Acosta, the photography museum and the soccer museum.
- Carnaval and Feria de San Francisco fixtures so event-week pricing and closures show up.
Sources
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