Timeline
14:43
Buy your ticket and gear up. The mine tour requires hardhats and boots, and the descent is 450 feet deep. Arriving three hours before golden light ensures you have ample time to explore the Superintendents House, the elevators, and the 'Hueco' and 'Chacuaco' sections at a relaxed pace before the light changes.
17:43
Be emerging from the mine as the golden light hits the surface. The tour covers various parts of the historic facility that operated from 1717 to 1985. Time your exit to coincide with the start of the golden hour for the best exterior atmosphere.
18:13
Head out for dinner and a drink. The mine is closed for tours after 17:30 on weekdays (closed Tuesdays), so this is the time to transition to the town center for an evening meal. Check local route options for the walk from the mine entrance.
Local tip
The mine is closed on Tuesdays. If you visit on a weekday, ensure your tour is scheduled before 17:30. Hours vary seasonally, so verify the current closing time before you go.
Check before you go
- Closed on Tuesdays.
- Hours vary seasonally.
- Check local transport routes from Mina de Acosta to the city center for dinner.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Pachuca (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).