20° 7’21.56″N, 98°43’31.42″O
Pachuca de Soto
Las Lajas
Between 2 and 5 million years. Province of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.
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.
This geosite hosts a series of geological outcrops that are an integral part of the Pachuca Group.
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.