Timeline
13:00
Visit the Ajolotario Miquiztli Xolotl. This small, privately run museum and breeding facility is home to the critically endangered axolotl. Watch these bizarre amphibians that can regenerate limbs and breathe both underwater and on land. The museum is open from 13:00 on weekends, making early afternoon the perfect time to see them active and feeding.
13:45
Enchiladas Huastecas La Finca de San Francisco
Walk nine minutes to Enchiladas Huastecas La Finca de San Francisco for lunch. This Mexican restaurant serves traditional local dishes in a quiet setting. It is open from 10:00 to 17:00, so you will arrive well within their serving hours.
14:45
Stroll eight minutes to Los Portales Pachuca. This clean, modern restaurant sits near the main square and offers a chance to enjoy a coffee or digest your meal with a view of the bustling Plaza Juárez area. It serves traditional Mexican cuisine and is open from 09:00 to 21:00 on weekdays.
Local tip
The museum is closed Monday through Friday, so plan this visit for Saturday or Sunday. If you visit on a weekday, the museum will not be open for tours.
Check before you go
- Ajolotario Miquiztli Xolotl is only open Saturday and Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00.
- Enchiladas Huastecas La Finca de San Francisco closes at 17:00.
- Los Portales Pachuca is open daily from 09:00 to 21:00.
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