Leave the semi-desert behind and enter the lush realm of one of Mexico’s oldest nature reserves, which has ancient conifers, a cool climate and magnificent vistas.

A symbol of the city and Mexican independence, this neoclassical clock tower is the landmark of Independence Square in Pachuca’s Centro Histórico.

Spot exotic animals of all kinds in re-creations of their natural habitats on a self-drive or guided tour of this wildlife park.

Stroll around Pachuca’s main plaza to discover some of the city’s history and see its monumental clock tower, which has a chime that sounds just like Big Ben in London.

Meet life-size dinosaurs in Pachuca’s interactive family museum, which also has a planetarium, observatory, science lab, cactus garden and Mesoamerican statues.

Walk over the park’s gigantic mosaic, visit the Soccer Hall of Fame and relax in Pachuca’s spacious cultural green space, an initiative of Mexico’s Jewish community.