Geosites - Geoparque Comarca Minera Hidalgo

WHAT IS A GEOSITE?

A geosite is an area whose geological characteristics are distinctive of its formation or evolution process and constitute an example of geological heritage both locally and globally, which is why they are preserved and protected for their scientific, educational and cultural value. The cultural heritage sites that have been built with the rocks of the geosites are also considered as such.

BASALTIC PRISMS

Their formation is due to the interaction of a basaltic lava flow with a body of water.

MINERALOGY MUSEUM

The Mineralogy Museum houses a large collection of more than a thousand minerals, rocks and fossils from Mexico and the world.

EL CHICO VOLCANIC DEPOSITS

A landscape characterized by geoforms such as rocks, valleys and ravines, which reflects its Tertiary volcanic origin.

CUBITOS TUBACEOUS DEPOSITS

Protected natural area proposed to counteract human pressure on Cerro de Cubitos.

Cerro de las Navajas

From a geological standpoint, the hill has pliocene formations, including volcanic cones and major volcanic structures.

Peñas Cargadas

Located 2800 meters above the sea level in the ejido Xoloxtitla, these structures are remnants of an explosive eruptive event.

AMAJAC HOT SPRINGS WATER PARK

Geosite in the extreme north of the comarca minera, in the municipality of Atotonilco el Grande known for its hot springs.

PIEDRA DEL COMAL AND PEÑA DEL DIABLO

These geological formations are part of the pliocene zumate formation.

SAN ANTONIO DAM

Dam in santa maría regla, in Huasca de Ocampo, vestiges such as a chimney and a tower are observed above the dam

CERRO DEL LOBO VIEWPOINT

The cerro del lobo viewpoint is in the heart of the comarca minera in the city of Pachuca.

Peña del Aire

It is located in the barranca de Metztitlán biosphere reserve. Its location offers beautiful night landscapes

Traquitas El Guajolote

Crag located in the municipality of Epazoyucan, it bears the name of “el guajolote”, a native bird, due to a geoform that resembles this bird.

Peñas las Monjas

The formation resembles a nun, which has led the local population to believe that it is the petrification of a nun as punishment for her bad deeds.

TEZOANTLA QUARRY

Open pit mine located in the pueblo mágico Mineral del Monte, which is dedicated to the exploitation and production of ornamental quarry rock.

Cerro de San Cristóbal

Located northeast of Pachuca and is the highest elevation area nearby.

LA PAILA VOLCANIC STRUCTURES

Located in Singuilucan, southeast of the Comarca Minera, this area mainly shows volcanic structures of basic composition.

Peña del Cuervo

A natural viewpoint in the heart of the el Chico National park, it offers impressive views of a section of the comarca minera.

EL CEDRAL DAM

This park, one of the oldest in Mexico, is located on the west side of the Comarca Minera, in the municipality of Mineral del Chico.

LAS VENTANAS VIEWPOINT

The geosite is located in the central-western region of the Comarca Minera, inside el Chico National park.

AGUACATITLA CANYON

An ecotourism center in the barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve.

EL HILOCHE FOREST STATE PARK

Protected natural area of state jurisdiction, officially established in 2004, with a surface area of approximately 99 hectares.

MONUMENTAL CLOCK

The Monumental Clock was built based on a design by architect tomás cordero and under the supervision of engineers Francisco Hernández and Luis Carreón Between 1904 and 1910.

Cristo Rey

The statue of Christ the King, is a work by engineer José Luis Lugo Vera and architect César c. Nárvaez benítez. Its construction began in 1992.

Ex-Convento de San Andrés Apóstol

The former convent of San Andres Apostol, built in 1540 by the Augustinian friars, is a renaissance building in the plateresque style.

PASTE MUSEUM

Inaugurated on october 12, 2012, was established to showcase the mining history of the region through its gastronomy based on this treat.

ENGLISH CEMETERY

Established in the mid-nineteenth century on land donated by an employee of the local mining companies, it houses 755 tombs.

FORMER CONVENT OF SAN AGUSTÍN

Established in 1536 and built by Fray Juan de Sevilla Between 1542 and 1562.

FORMER HACIENDA LA PURÍSIMA

The Hacienda is recognized as the origin of mining industrialization in the New Spain.

San Miguel Regla

The bosque de las truchas ecotourism park is a space that offers a wide range of activities.

BARRANCA DE METZTITLÁN BIOSPHERE RESERVE

Located between the municipalities of Atotonilco el Grande and Huasca de Ocampo, it coincides with a portion of the protected natural area.