Hidalgo is a territory where the Toltecs lived in the eighth century, and therefore a place of prime importance for the early history of our nation. In this sense, Huichapan, was also crucial for the courses of the deeds of Independence.Since it was founded, Huichapan- population is also named as Villa Martyrs of liberty has been the setting of several confrontations for power and samples of laudable patriotic heroism. In the latter case, it is impossible not to mention the effort made by the ethnic groups of the area not to be submitted by the first Spaniards who came to this part of Hidalgo. Huichapan means "In the huichotes river" or "In the River Chia "and was the site for the first time commemorated the celebration of the cry of Independence, the September 16, 1812, in building popularly known as" The Spire ". Its historical background is something defined by Complete this municipality. It is recommended to visit community for those who like to know the places where events occurred great importance for the development of the nation. The temples and convents Huichapan are also very interesting from an aesthetic and architecturally.

Magico 11 km from Huichapan on the Huichapan-Queretaro highway, aqueduct Arcos is located San Jose Atlan, in a place known as El Saucillo. It is planned as an architectural masterpiece, composed of 14 arches, one double, built with ashlar stone and masonry. It has three sections covering 155 meters in length and a central span of 44 meters high.The Arcos de San Jose Atlan, aqueduct is only comparable to Zempoala aqueduct, for its architectural approach. It is preserved in perfect condition and in the upper area you can walk the public. We must also comment on the nearby cave paintings Boye, in which human figures with outstretched limbs warn joined together in rows. Activities in Pueblo Magico Huichapanrecommend taste the culinary specialties of the region, for example, traditional barbecue, exotic Escamoles and pulque. According to experts, pulque Huichapan is the best that is made in our country. It is also advisable to know the flora and fauna Huichapan more features. In the first case, they are important species like cacti, bushes and garambullo. There are also wooded areas where the fir and oak tight prevail. With regard to wildlife, can be found in Huichapan, squirrels, foxes, opossums and skunks, plus eagles, crows, snakes and lizards.

Colonial buildings have a primary site within the range of attractions are a must Huichapan and for those who visit this heritage Hidalgo community. Stresses the temple and former convent of San Mateo, cover construction and altarpieces Churrigueresque. Also weighty is the chapel of the Third Order Franciscan complex that is distinguished by an esplanade of great proportions and several gardens where a atrial cross sixteenth century appears. Equally interesting is the temple of Calvary, built between 1751 and 1754, with the legacy of the Manuel González de León, great benefactor of Huichapan community. It has a baroque cover worked in stone, with thin lines that give the whole a subtle dynamism. Important is also with the building's spire. It is a building of small dimensions, with two floors, which denotes the characteristic features of the architecture of the eighteenth century. In this construction Andres Quintana Roo and Ignacio Lopez Rayon, made the first celebration of the Cry of Independence, on 16 September 1812. Another notable aspect of Huichapan, is the cultivation of horsemanship, practiced very relevant in this area of Hidalgo. Charros of this population have achieved important awards in national competitions. Also unmissable are spas as Chichimequillas, The Pathesito and El Paraiso.

Huichapan is located in the state of Hidalgo. The latter, located 95 kilometers from Mexico City, you come across the Mexico-Pachuca highway.