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Archive for August, 2013


Welcome to Hidalgo in Mexico!

Hidalgo is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 84 municipalities and its capital city is Pachuca de Soto. Hidalgo has a population of about 2.4 million. Hidalgo is just one of over 60 official online guides covering the whole of […]

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Hidalgo Tulancingo Corridor

This Corridor called Hidalgo Tulancingo Corridor is the mecca for waters ports and is named after its main location of Tulancingo, from where the majority of the sports are promoted. Sporting activities at the Hidalgo Tulancingo Corridor are classified under the 4 elements of air, water, fire and earth and include hot air ballooning, fresh water […]

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Hidalgo Culture & Famous People

The literary history of Hidalgo extends back to the 19th century with the oldest prominent writers being Ignacio Rodríguez Galván and José María Rodríguez. Rodríguez Galván, considered to be the first Mexican Romance writer, was born in 1816 in Tizayuca. His works include poetry and plays as well as founding the newspaper Año Nuevo or […]

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Hidalgo Mexico Tourism

The Hidalgo tourism authority has divided the state’s attractions into what they call “corridors” all with similar themes which make choosing your specific interest easier. Whether your interest in Hidalgo tourism be historic, action sports, fishing, hiking or simply a mix of all these, the 6 corridor areas offer something for everyone, young and old.

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Hidalgo Mexico Facts

Over one-sixth of the state’s population speaks an indigenous language. The capital city of Pachuca is referred to as La Bella Airosa (the beautiful windy city) because of the strong northeastern winds that can reach 75 kilometers (47 miles) per hour. Furthermore, than 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) in elevation, it is also one of Mexico’s […]

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Hidalgo Mountain Corridor

First we have the Hidalgo Mountain Corridor or, Corridor de la Montaña in Spanish, which is dedicated to eco and nature tourism and includes a numerous different climates and interesting ecosystems. Popular activities in these areas are; camping, extreme sports as well as family outdoor activities. Places of particular touristic interest along the Hidalgo Mountain […]

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Hidalgo Sierra de la Huasteca Corridor

The Sierra de la Huasteca Corridor includes the mountain range of the same name which is the habitat of the Huastec people. The Sierra de la Huasteca Corridor includes numerous ecotourism activities, camping areas and fresh water fishing in an area filled with thick vegetation and thermal water springs. Main municipalities featured here include Huejutla […]

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Hidalgo Water Park Corridor

The Hidalgo Water Park Corridor or Corridor de los Balnearios as it is known locally is a list of the major water parks, spas, natural pools and thermal springs in Hidalgo. An often overlooked fact is that Hidalgo ranks second in Mexico for it’s numerous of thermal springs. The springs are very popular and have […]

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Hidalgo Haciendas Corridor

The Hidalgo Haciendas Corridor or, Corridor de la Haciendas in Spanish which incorporates the majority of the state’s +170 former haciendas which were constructed between the 16th and the 19th centuries. The majority being built during the mining boom or the making of pulque which is fermented a Mexican drink from juice of various agave […]

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Hidalgo Mexico | Real del Monte

Once the richest municipality in the state of Hidalgo, the town of Real del Monte offers visitors a quick look into the region’s mining heritage. Popular tourist attractions include Casas Quemadas where the battle of 1866 took place, Monumento al Minero or Monument to Mining in English and Museo de Medicina Laboral, a museum that […]

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