WHAT IS THE COMARCA MINERA HIDALGO GEOPARK?

It is a geographically delimited region that houses an invaluable mining heritage, which has left an indelible mark on the identity and development of our region. In its 31 geosites you can visit museums, mountains, interpretive trails, historical monuments and mining infrastructures of the past.

The Comarca Minera (Mining Region) is a region in the State of Hidalgo (México) that has geological, natural and cultural wealth of international importance, reason why in May 2017 this territory was designated as UNESCO Global Geopark. Its territory is home to an invaluable mining heritage, which has left an indelible mark on the identity and development of our region. In its 31 geosites you can visit museums, mountains, interpretive trails, historical monuments and mining infrastructures of the past.

With a wide range of educational activities, thematic routes and cultural events, the geopark offers an enriching experience for people of all ages and interests. Whether you are looking for outdoor adventure, scientific knowledge or simply moments of tranquility and contemplation, you will find in our Geopark a place where natural beauty and cultural heritage come together to create unforgettable memories.

On behalf of all the inhabitants of the Comarca Minera UNESCO Global Geopark, we invite you to explore, learn and enjoy all that our wonderful territory has to offer and we reiterate that you must be a responsible and respectful tourist with the environment and local cultures.

The Comarca Minera UNESCO Global Geopark directs its actions under the UN Sustainable Development Goals: conservation and protection of natural resources, risks, climate change, education, science, culture, gender equality and inclusion, partnerships to achieve goals and sustainable development.

GEOGRAPHICAL AND GEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION

The Comarca Minera territory is located between 19° 52′ – 20° 27′ north latitude and 98° 21′ – 98° 51′ west longitude.

It is possible to access the territory by land from Mexico City via the Mexico-Pachuca highway in an estimated time of one hour and 10 minutes, traveling approximately 90 km. There are also four roads that connect to Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí; Tampico, Tamaulipas; Tuxpan, Veracruz and the capital of the State of Puebla.

Within the Comarca Minera, the road system is in good condition and allows you to travel by car to the head of the nine municipalities (Atotonilco el Grande, Mineral de la Reforma, Mineral del Chico, Mineral del Monte, Huasca de Ocampo, Omitlán de Juárez, Pachuca de Soto, Epazoyucan and Singuilucan) and its main towns; On the other hand, there is a network of roads, trails and earth roads that efficiently connect the territory.