Hidalgo · Mexico
Where to stay in Pachuca
Pachuca is a city in Hidalgo, Mexico, home to about 298,000 people.
- Best months
- November to May
- Nearest airport
- NLU51 km · Felipe Ángeles International Airport
- Currency
- MXNpeso
- Time zone
- America/Mexico City
- Language
- Nahuatl, Spanish, Yucatec Maya
About
About Pachuca
Pachuca, formally known as Pachuca de Soto, is the capital and largest city of the east-central Mexican state of Hidalgo, located in the south-central part of the state. Pachuca de Soto is also the name of the municipality for which the city serves as municipal seat.
The capital of Hidalgo State, its history is intrinsically entwined with mining since the Aztec days. After the conquista, the Spanish hired Cornish labor and innovation to help with further mining. But due to political instability and wild fluctuations in the price of precious metal values, Pachuca eventually diversified into other areas, including tourism. The city occupies a small valley and is almost completely surrounded by large hills, which are also covered in colorful houses. The city centre has maintained most of its colonial-era structures, with narrow winding streets.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Pachuca
See
- Palacio del Gobierno del Estado de Hidalgo
- Reloj Monumental de Pachuca
- Cristo Rey
- Plaza Juárez
- Pisal de Byron Gálvez
- Macromural of Pachuca
- Jardin de Arte
- El Cuartel del Arte
- SINAFO- Fototeca Nacional del INAH
- Parroquia de la Asuncion
- Parroquia de San Francisco
- Basílica de Santa María de Guadalupe
Do
- Bioparque Convivencia Pachuca
- Tuzoofari
- Estadio Hidalgo
- El Chico National Park
- Teatro San Francisco
- Cerro del Lobo
- Cubitos Ecological Park
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Where to stay
Hotels in Pachuca
23 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Alondra Hotel Boutique | 6.6 km | |
| Best Western Plus Santa Cecilia Pachuca | 1.7 km | |
| Camino Real Pachuca | 4.8 km | |
| Casa Basalto | 4.8 km | |
| Esduma HK Hotel Pachuca | 1.6 km | |
| Fiesta Inn Pachuca Gran Patio | 3.8 km | |
| Gamma Pachuca | 6.1 km | |
| Holiday Inn Express Pachuca | 4.2 km | |
| Hotel Ciros | 0.8 km | |
| Hotel del Valle Inn | 4.5 km | |
| Hotel El Paraiso | 9.7 km | |
| Hotel Emily | 0.6 km | |
| Hotel Misión Pachuca | 2.2 km | |
| Hotel Paraiso Real | 7.0 km | |
| Hotel Posada Real | 6.9 km | |
| Hotel Real de Huasca | 19.1 km | |
| Hotel Santiurde Solo Adultos | 7.5 km | |
| Huasca Sierra Verde | 17.2 km | |
| La Casa Azul Huasca | 19.0 km | |
| Las Avenidas | 1.5 km | |
| Mision Express Pachuca | 0.5 km | |
| Quality Inn Pachuca | 1.5 km | |
| Spa Holistico Real Hotel | 7.2 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Pachuca
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Pachuca are November to May. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C; September is the wettest, with about 212 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Pachuca: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), about 51 km from the city centre in a straight line; Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, 84 km) and Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 114 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Pachuca is accessed by flights to Mexico City, Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) has direct buses to Pachuca leaving every 30 minutes from Terminal 1; Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU), known as AIFA, is the closest major airport if you are driving. Futura and ADO both operate buses from AIFA to Pachuca. A ticket for the 90-minute ride costs M$156 (April 2026). Depending on traffic conditions, it takes about 90 minutes to arrive at this town. You can have a look on Blablacar for shared rides.
Getting around
Pachuca is a good size city so you'll want to use the taxis or public transportation to get around. Taxis are dependable and safe in Pachuca. Most hotels will call a radio taxi for you, if asked. Combis are the cheapest way to get around. Uber ride-hailing service has good coverage of the entire area. There is local bus service operated by the city that covers major thoroughfares.
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NLU · Felipe Ángeles International Airport
MEX · Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
PBC · Hermanos Serdán International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Pachuca
Eat
"Pastes". Derived from the Cornish pasty (but pronounced with a short "a" and "e",) this foodstuff is close to a baked empanada and was popularized by Cornish miners who took them as ready to eat treats for their lunch inside Hidalgo's silver mines. The original ones were filled with a mixture of leek, potatoes and ground meat, however the variety has now grown into a somewhat larger assortment. While there are literally hundreds of establishments selling pastes in Pachuca, "Kiko's" and "El Duque" are strongly recommended. Inquire about chile heat before tasting.
Stay safe
Pachuca is generally safe for tourists and has a lower crime rate than the rest of Hidalgo or its neighboring states. Tourists are not targeted by any criminal group, but opportunistic theft is always a possibility, particularly in crowded areas. Visitors should take normal precautions to secure cash, credit cards, and travel documents (preferably in a room safe at your hotel). Exercise caution and beware of your surroundings when going out at night. When traveling between cities in the region, travel during daylight hours, use first-class buses, and if driving, use toll roads. With an altitude of 2,400 meters, Pachuca can take a little time to get used to.
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Questions
Pachuca: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Pachuca?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Pachuca are November to May. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C; September is the wettest, with about 212 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Pachuca?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), about 51 km from the city centre in a straight line; Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, 84 km) and Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 114 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Pachuca?
peso (MXN).
Nearby
Destinations near Pachuca
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.