Huachinango Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
locality of Mexico
About Huachinango
Huachinango is a mid-size city of more than 50,000 people. When all the villages of the surrounding areas are included, the figure rises to almost 100,000. The city itself retains much of its charm, with colonial era buildings in the town center, cobblestone streets, wrought iron details on balconies and window frames, and an attractive zocalo. Huachinango was first settled on the banks of the Texcapa River between 1116 and 1120 by Chichimecas under the leadership of Nopaltzin. The settlement was small and grew slowly. It was conquered in the mid 15th century by the Aztecs and forced to pay tribute to Texcoco. The Spanish arrived in town in 1527, with the Augustinian missionaries following in 1543. There are no archaeological sites in or near Huachinango and the only visible remnants of p
Top Attractions in Huachinango
Explore the best things to see and do in Huachinango:
- ★Cascadas la Morena
- ★Church of Santa María la Asunción
- ★Huachinango Scenic Park (and Museum of Indigenous Attire of the Sierra Norte)
- ★Museo Etnologico Huasteco
- ★Plaza de la Constitucion
- ★Presa de Tenango de las Flores
- ★Presa Necaxa
- ★Sanctuary de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo en su Santo Entierro
Where to Eat in Huachinango
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Carboncito Norteno
- 🍴Restaurante del Lago
Where to Stay in Huachinango
- 🏨Hotel Villa de Cortez
- 🏨Hotel Villa Real
- 🏨Hotel Yekkan
- 🏨La Casona
- 🏨Meson del Portal
Huachinango Travel Guide Sections
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