Overview
Huasca de Ocampo is one of Mexico's designated Pueblos Magicos, offering a slower pace than Mexico City with cobblestone streets, red tile roofs, and cool pine forests. The main draw is the dramatic basaltic prisms and waterfalls that look almost too geometric to be natural.
Architecture · Day Trips · Festivals · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Activities
Zipline, paintball (Gotcha), hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding are available from local operators near the basalt prisms.
Festivals
June 24 is the feast of San Juan Bautista with horse shows, folkloric dancing, and street food stalls.
Money
Prices are quoted in Mexican pesos (M$). Cash is preferred for small restaurants and local shops. Cards accepted at mid-range hotels.
Transport
Taxis are the most practical way to reach dispersed attractions like the basalt prisms. From Mexico City, bus to Pachuca then taxi is the budget option.
