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Historic places in Pachuca

7 historic buildings, sites and memorials in Pachuca.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Historic places in Pachuca

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    Archivo Historico y Museo de Mineria, Asociación Civil

    History of mining in the area with mineral specimens and other mining exhibits like smelters and extractors on display.

    10ː00-18ː00 daily

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    Mina de Acosta

    Acosta Mine Site Museum

    Historic mine that produced silver, gold, and lead from 1717 to 1985. The tour covers various parts of the mining facility including the Superintendents House, the elevators, the "Hueco" and the "Chacuaco". Visitors don hardhats and boots to descend 450 feet into one of the mines.

    Wed-Mon 09:30 - 17:30, closed Tue (hours vary seasonally)M$120

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    Museo de Miniaturas Castillo de Dragones

    Miniatures/toy museum inside a castle with dragons draped along the exteriors. Could be a bit kitschy.

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    Palacio del Gobierno del Estado de Hidalgo

    State Capitol

    One of the smallest and least interesting of Mexico's state capitols. Built in 1970, the building is modern and sterile feeling with no historical exhibits. Tourists may want to see the exhibit of art works by state artists and can enquire about observing legislative sessions.

    Mon-Fri 08:30 - 16:00, Sat 09:00 - 14:00, closed Sun

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    Parroquia de San Francisco

    Colonial Catholic temple also from 16th century with the adjacent St. Francis of Asisi convent, which once housed Franciscan missionaries. The church features a 3-level Baroque-style facade with a single bell tower with four bells. Lush gardens fill the grounds where plazas showcase statues. More statues and historic oil paintings, including a revered painting of St. Francis, are found inside the church. Many other saints are also portrayed in the church's artwork, including Saint Jude, Saint Joseph, the Virgin Mary, and Saint Martin of Tours. A side chapel is dedicated to Our Lady of Light.

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    Parroquia de la Asuncion

    Church from the 16th century with oil canvases from the same era inside, plus surrounding historical quarters around adjacent Plaza de la Constitucion. Murals depicting heaven and the heavens (stars and galaxies) is phenomenal. The church is famous for having been the parish of Father Mariano Matamoros, who was one of the insurgents of the Mexican War of Independence back in 1810 (along with his bud, Father Miguel Hidalgo).

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    Teatro San Francisco

    Iconic historic theatre, remodeled in the 1990s, with performing arts events including ballet, dance, music, and live theatre. Very limited off-street parking.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Pachuca (CC BY-SA 4.0).