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Hidalgo is a state within Mexico that can be reached in just 1 ½ hours by car from Mexico City. Among the capital city Pachuca, there are many other thriving towns and cities within the state that offer unique shopping, dining, and adventure activities, among many other attractions and local culture to explore. People love to learn the history of Pachuca in a fun way at the Rehilete Children’s Museum, which is open year-round. The Mining Museum preserves Pachuca’s mining history, and the Museum of Mineralogy provides an educational experience on mining minerals in the area. Archeological sites can be found in Tollan, Pachuca, Huapalcalco, Tula, and Xihuingo that are all within the Hidalgo borders. Most of the state’s lands are mountainous, with rolling hills and valleys, ponds, lakes, rivers, and alpine forests that are perfect for any outdoor activity. Hidalgo
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