Village Acaxochitlán, Hidalgo Municipality of Acaxochitlán
Mountain village in Acaxochitlán, about 10 km north of the municipal seat, beside a reservoir used for fishing and camping.
From Tulancingo: 30 min by car (25 km by road) How to get there ↓
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How to get to Santa Ana Tzacuala
- From Tulancingo: about 30 min by road (~25 km)
- Nearest airport: Poza Rica (PAZ), 1 h 41 min by car to Acaxochitlán
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About Santa Ana Tzacuala
Santa Ana Tzacuala sits at 2,209 metres above sea level in the Sierra de Tenango, roughly 10 km north of Acaxochitlán by INEGI's reckoning. The 2020 census counted 4,050 residents in 840 homes, close to 9% of the municipality, and since 2010 the neighbouring Barrio Verde has been joined to it. The name pairs the patron saint, Saint Anne, with Cerro Tzacuala; tzacualli is a Nahuatl word read as 'to clear up' or 'to hold back water', and also as a mound or idol shrine.
What people mention most is the reservoir that carries the village's name. It is eight to ten metres deep and is used mainly for fishing, camping and outdoor outings. Around it there are stands of trees, a small park with grass courts and grills, and two restaurants; the water looks semi-transparent and the place suits long walks.
The climate is temperate and humid, with heavy summer rain, and the land is sierra: forested slopes that drain to the San Marcos river in the Cazones basin. Bring a jacket even in the dry months, since mornings and evenings are cool at this height. The visit works best when paired with Acaxochitlán, whose clock tower and parish church are a few kilometres away.
How to get to Santa Ana Tzacuala
Drive from Tulancingo: 30 min, 25 km
The gateway is Acaxochitlán, 69 km from Pachuca according to Wikipedia (México Desconocido speaks of about an hour on the road). From Mexico City, Conexiones buses run from the Norte terminal, around four a day, with a trip of just under two hours; Futura and AVM also serve the route, per Wikivoyage. The town is reached on the México-Tuxpan highway, which crosses the municipality, and once in Acaxochitlán you should ask for the road north. Santa Ana Tzacuala lies about 10 km north of the municipal seat (Wikipedia) and the reservoir about 9 km (Wikivoyage); by car, roughly 15 to 25 minutes. In Pachuca, buses leave the Central de Autobuses, at the former Coscotitlán hacienda. Tulancingo is about 21 km away in a straight line and works as an alternative hub for connecting buses.
Directions to Santa Ana Tzacuala on Google Maps
Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.
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From the nearest cities to Santa Ana Tzacuala
- Tulancingo · 25 km by road, 30 min
- Huauchinango · 38 km by road, 40 min
- Pachuca · 73 km by road, 1 h 10 min
Drive times by road from OpenStreetMap, without traffic or stops. Times marked ~ are estimated from the straight-line distance.
Before you go to Santa Ana Tzacuala: hours, prices and tips
- Best season
- Fishing and camping at the reservoir are best in the dry months; summer brings heavy rain in this part of the sierra. Wikipedia (es): Santa Ana Tzacuala · checked Oct 2026
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Visiting Santa Ana Tzacuala: what to see and do
Santa Ana Tzacuala reservoir, for walking, fishing or camping
Park beside the reservoir, with grass courts and grills
Cerro Tzacuala, which gives the community its name
Acaxochitlán's centre: the Art Deco clock tower and the Asunción parish church
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Places to stay in Santa Ana Tzacuala
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Tours & activities
Day trips and guided outings from Acaxochitlán often include Santa Ana Tzacuala; with a local guide you can get there without a car.
Rental cars
Pick up a car at PAZ (Poza Rica): about 1 h 41 min by road to Acaxochitlán, then 4 km more to Santa Ana Tzacuala, on your own schedule.
Flights
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Poza Rica (PAZ), about 1 h 41 min by road from Acaxochitlán, the base for Santa Ana Tzacuala.
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When to go to Santa Ana Tzacuala cool
Santa Ana Tzacuala shares the climate of Acaxochitlán, 4 km away. The best months to visit are February, March, April, and May.
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The closest Pueblo Mágico: Acaxochitlán
Acaxochitlán is the Pueblo Mágico closest to Santa Ana Tzacuala, with places to stay, food, and more to see.
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