Real del Monte, Beautiful city that for centuries has been dedicated to mining, has been through good times, while preserving the beauty of its streets and alleys alleys ancient attractions. It is said that in times of the Viceroyalty the name of Real everything that was under the rule of the crown, perhaps for that reason named Real del Monte was given, before the conquest, Real del Monte was known by the name of Magotsi Otomi Ma, which means high and Gohtsi, step, gate, portezuelo.

Now called Mineral del Monte. In this village was held the first strike in the history of Mexico in 1799, conflict between Pedro Romero de Terreros Conde de Regla and its workers 239 years ago to defend labor rights and the improvement working conditions. In Real del Monte is held the first games of football and tennis in our country.

At the time of the mining boom of the nineteenth century, Real del Monte was filled with British workers making it a very British colonial town. Today you can stroll along its steep cobbled streets and enjoy the view of the multicolored houses, some of which they have remodeled their interiors to leave as they were over a century ago. In the early twentieth century existed in this population over 140 mines, and in some years silver mining in the region ranked first in the world.

Where we can also visit silver workshops and developing the traditional Paste is a pie made from flour, salt Mantero and (sometimes flaky) traditionally potato stuffed with meat although currently there are different combinations of ingredients. In the second week of July it takes place the Festival de la Plata, which presents cultural events squares and alleys, an interesting display of crafts in silver. Also being held at this time of the Miner's Day (July 11).

Here the silver and wood, worked in the most exquisite and capricious manner, they combine to raise visitor attraction. Walking the streets is found in the most unexpected corners, that piece that summarizes our experience in the heights of the village, is knowing that in Real del Monte, in the hands of its artisans, the only result is land.

Real del Monte, there are many things to visit, especially churches and former miners, such as centers: the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption, founded by Franciscan; Chapel of the Santa Vera Cruz, Baroque and is located south of the main square; Museum Acosta Mine Site; Pantheon English. In the surrounding you can go to the Basaltic Prisms and El Chico National Park.

In Real del Monte, almost all year has a party, everything starts on December 31 with the arrival new year and where a big celebration is made; There is a temple that is dedicated to the patron of miners, the Lord of Zelontla and a big celebration is also made in his honor, called the "Feast of the Sweet" and a procession; in June, it is celebrated the "Day of Mining" which today is used to spread the spaces and attractions of the region and dignify the Miners. Something you cannot miss is the "paste" which is a pie filled with ground beef, potatoes, onions and chili, flour is made with butter and is a legacy of the British miners classic. The typical handicrafts is silver (for mining) and wood. Activities in Real del Monte: hiking tours and mine.

To get to Real del Monte

From Pachuca, walk 200m north of the zócalo along Zaragoza to Calle de Julian Villagran (the northwest corner of Plaza de la Constitución) and pick up one of the very frequent colectivos, which drop you close to the centre of Real. Less convenient buses also run hourly from the bus station.

From Mexico City, take the Mexico-Pachuca highway. Before arriving at Pachuca follows announcements Mountain Corridor. You will see a tunnel, but do not take it because that leads to other villages, go down the road on the right. Table of distances: A Mexico City - 103 km; A Pachuca - 12 km; A Huasca de Ocampo - 16 km.

From Queretaro, On the highway to Mexico (Mex 057D) must find the intersection with Arco Norte, take in the direction of Tula de Allende, follow the Arco Norte to the junction of the Mexico-Pachuca (Mex 085) take Highway bound for Pachuca, to get to Pachuca following the Boulevard Felipe Angeles in 24 hours Glorieta take her right out on the Boulevard Luis Donaldo Colosio, follow until joining the Federal Bypass to Tampico (Mex 105), pass the cruiser CEUNI - Universitario- Extension Center and 500 meters on your right exit to highway Corridor Mountain, which will take you in just 15 minutes Real del Monte.

From Puebla, On the highway to Mexico, through San Martin booth and in about 5 minutes to find the deviation Cd. Sahagun, take this exit and later reach the Arco Norte Bypass take a card in the booth and pay based on where you go out till Pachuca, will be on the Mexico-Pachuca (Mex 085) highway, arriving at Pachuca Felipe Angeles following the Boulevard, in the Glorieta 24 hours, take her right out on the Boulevard Luis Donaldo Colosio, follow until joining the Federal Bypass to Tampico (Mex 105), move the cruise Extension -Center CEUNI Universitario- and 500 meters on your right exit to highway Corridor Mountain, take him in just 15 minutes Real del Monte.