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Before you go
Your trip to Real del Monte.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Real del Monte – Hidalgo Destination Real del Monte and Huasca de Ocampo about 12 km from Pachuca
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Ángeles (NLU) Zumpango · 55 km
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Central de Autobuses de Pachuca Pachuca · 15 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
It is 12 km from Pachuca, about a 20-minute drive by car, taxi or vans that depart from downtown Pachuca. From Mexico City it is about 110 km.
How many days
One day; one night to see the town at a relaxed pace and experience the late-afternoon mist.
When to go
From October to May, when days are drier. Nights are cold year-round; on weekends the town receives many visitors from the capital.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No: everything is close, although on hills. For the Acosta Mine, there is an uphill walk or take a taxi.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Real del Monte
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Morning
Acosta Mine
Go down into the Acosta Mine tunnel with a helmet and a flashlight.
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Afternoon
Town center and pastes
Walk through the center, try a paste and visit La Dificultad Mine.
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Late afternoon
English Cemetery
Climb up to the English Cemetery, among the pine trees, to see the town from above.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Real del Monte?
Visit the Acosta Mine and La Dificultad Mine, walk through the center, try a paste and climb to the English Cemetery.
What is the Real del Monte paste?
A baked puff-pastry empanada filled with potato and meat or other fillings, a legacy of the Cornish miners.
Are Real del Monte and Mineral del Monte the same place?
Yes. Mineral del Monte is the official name; Real del Monte is the more commonly used name.
What time zone is Real del Monte in?
UTC−6 year-round, no daylight saving time (Mexico Central Time).