Mineral del Monte Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
One of the 84 municipalities of the State of Hidalgo in east-central Mexico
About Mineral del Monte
A past treasure trove for silver and turquoise extraction, this community has long been centered around the lure for mineral wealth. In addition to its modern name, during the Viceroyalty it was known as "Real del Monte," because it was under the Spanish crown, and then Little Cornwall because of Cornish immigration that swelled around 1850 to satisfy mining labor needs. Along with boom and bust cycles, Mineral del Monte had some rather ugly labor disputes and even military altercations because that's just a given when it comes to human nature and controlling things. But through it all Mineral del Monte retains a rich mining heritage today. One interesting caveat about the place is that, sitting in the Sierra de Pachuca at an elevation of 2712 m, it has a cold, wet climate and even snows h
Top Attractions in Mineral del Monte
Explore the best things to see and do in Mineral del Monte:
- ★Capilla de la Santa Veracruz
- ★Casa Grande Museum Real del Monte
- ★English Cemetery
- ★Mirador Real Del Monte
- ★Museo del Paste
- ★Museo De Medicina Laboral
- ★Museo de Sitio Mina de Acosta
- ★Museo de Sitio y Centro de Interpretación Mina La Dificultad
Where to Stay in Mineral del Monte
- 🏨Hotel Real del Monte
Mineral del Monte Travel Guide Sections
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