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2016 - Mexico - Huasca de Ocampo - Pueblo Mágico

We have arrived in Huasca (Was-Ka) de Ocampo by bus from Pachuca. About a 45 minute ride on a very windy mountain highway with gorgeous scenery. Its altitude is approximately 7000 feet ASL.

 

Why Huasca de Ocampo:

1. Never benn here before.

2.Its a Magic Town of Mexico

3. The Prisms y Balsaltos National Park is nearby.

4. Hacienda Santa Maria Regla, our hotel is nearby.

 

About:

Located 38 km northeast of Pachuca this magical town is known for natural wonders and silver mining history.

 

Huasca is a popular getaway destination for Mexico City rersidents and used to be one of the richest cities in the world during Colonial period.

 

It is a Pueblo mágico. Features around it are the waterfalls Prismas Basálticos, and the ex-haciendas of San Miguel and Santa María Regla.

 

 

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Uploaded on March 27, 2016
Taken on February 29, 2016