Huasca de Ocampo

Huasca de Ocampo is a scenic small town in the forests north of Mexico City in the state of Hidalgo. It is one of the most interesting of the Pueblos Magicos.

Understand
Tourists come to Huasco for the laid-back small town with winding cobblestone streets and red tile roofs. They come for the cool pine forests, and to see the dramatic waterfalls that crash over basaltic prisms that look almost like they had to be carved by human artistry.

Get in
Huasca de Ocampo is about 90 minutes by car north of Mexico City. A taxi would cost you about M$1000.

You could take a bus to Pachuca (36 km from Huasca) and then either take a local bus, or take a taxi.It's less than an hour on highway MEX 105.

Get around
Taxi or walking are your best bets.

See





 * Huasca has two colonial era haciendas: and Hacienda de San Miguel Regla

Do
zipline and paintball (known as “Gotcha” in Mexico) fields, hiking, guided tours, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Buy
The area is know for its rustic ceramics, especially water jugs, plates, cups and other household items.

Sleep

 * Pinochueco - unique treehouses in a wooded area, great place for an upscale romantic weekend hideaway!

Go next

 * Tulancingo
 * Mineral del Monte
 * Pachuca