Timeline
17:00
Pick up some pastes from Real de Plateros. They are a local grab-and-go staple, perfect for eating on the move. The shop is open and close to the museum.
17:15
Archivo Historico y Museo de Mineria, Asociación Civil
Walk to the Archivo Historico y Museo de Mineria. Spend an hour exploring the history of the area’s mining past, looking at the mineral specimens and old extractors.
17:40
Walk 10 minutes SW to Plaza Juárez. This is the main square, fringed by the state capital building and municipal theater. Find a spot near the Benito Juarez statue to watch the sky change.
18:15
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the historic buildings of the square.
18:45
Un Hidalgo Cerveceria Mexicana
End the evening at Un Hidalgo Cerveceria Mexicana. It is a 5-minute walk from the square. Try the wide selection of artisanal craft beers from Hidalgo.
Local tip
The plaza is open and safe for evening strolls, but the bars close at 23:00, so plan your drink accordingly.
Check before you go
- Real de Plateros is open 09:00-20:00 daily.
- Archivo Historico y Museo de Mineria is open 10:00-18:00 daily.
- Un Hidalgo Cerveceria Mexicana is open 15:00-23:00 Mo-Sa; closed Sun.
Worth knowing
- Un Hidalgo Cerveceria Mexicana is open at 18:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Pachuca (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).