Actopan, Hidalgo: a town near Mineral del Chico

Town 22 km west of Mineral del Chico

Home of a fortress-like 16th-century Augustinian convent famous for its murals, including scenes of hell in the open chapel.

Getting there

22 km west of Mineral del Chico

Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.

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Actopan shares the climate of Mineral del Chico, 22 km away. The best months to visit are Feb, Mar, Apr, May.

Actopan is an easy trip from Mineral del Chico, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.

Las Ventanas · Mountain · 2 km away
El Chico's highest crags, about 3,090 meters up: a rock-climbing classic with an easy trail to a windy lookout.
Parque Nacional El Chico · Nature reserve · 2 km away
Fir forest and giant rock crags around Mineral del Chico, protected since 1898; hiking, climbing, dams and viewpoints.
Presa El Cedral · Lake · 2 km away
A forest reservoir run by the local ejido, with rowboats, trout fishing, cabins, horses and zip lines.
Mirador Peña del Cuervo · Viewpoint · 3 km away
A stone stairway up a crag in the middle of El Chico park, with the best view over the forest and the town.
Presa El Jaramillo · Lake · 4 km away
A small dam on the park's southern edge near San Miguel Cerezo, a quiet spot for a walk and a picnic.

Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.