Geoparque Comarca Minera Hidalgo

Mirador Cerro del Lobo

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

LOCATION IN GEOGRAPHICAL COORDINATES

20° 7’21.56″N, 98°43’31.42″O

MUNICIPALITY

Pachuca de Soto

NEIGHBORHOOD

Las Lajas

GEOLOGIC PROVINCE AND AGE

Between 2 and 5 million years. Province of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.

Mirador Cerro del Lobo

GEOSITE DESCRIPTION

This hill is located in the heart of the Comarca Minera, from where the city of Pachuca can be observed. It is distinguished by its rich geological composition and in its interior, there are old tunnels of different mines. In this area, it is possible to find a variety of andesitic volcanic materials.

In addition, the area is marked by the footprint of mining activity, evident in the municipalities of Mineral de la Reforma and Pachuca. The mining districts and the architectural remains of 17th century mines are testimony to this rich mining history.

GEOLOGICAL ELEMENTS

This geosite hosts a series of geological outcrops that are an integral part of the Pachuca Group.

Mirador Cerro del Lobo

LOCATION

HOW TO GET THERE?

To get there, take the old highway to Real del Monte until reaching the highway intersection to enter the El Lobo Ecological Preservation Zone.  The estimated driving time is 9 minutes. 

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