Timeline
17:00
Pick up pastes (meat or chorizo) or empanadas at this grab-and-go spot. Most visitors take their food to the monumental clock outside to eat.
17:30
Walk up to Cristo Rey. The statue sits on a hilltop overlooking the city. Walk around the terrace and stairwell to find the best vantage points for the westward sunset.
18:15
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The view from the terrace is the highlight of the evening.
19:00
Un Hidalgo Cerveceria Mexicana
Head down to Un Hidalgo Cerveceria Mexicana. This spot offers a wide selection of artisanal craft beers from Hidalgo and quality imports.
Local tip
The walk from the market to the viewpoint takes about 16 minutes on foot, leaving plenty of time to eat before the climb. The beer bar is open until 23:00, so you can linger after the sun goes down.
Check before you go
- Pastes "Real de Plateros" is open Mo-Su 09:00-20:00.
- Un Hidalgo Cerveceria Mexicana is open Mo-Sa 15:00-23:00; closed on Sunday.
Worth knowing
- Un Hidalgo Cerveceria Mexicana is open at 19:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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