Mineral del Monte, Former silver mining town in Hidalgo, Mexico.
Mineral del Monte is a former mining town in Hidalgo located at 2,765 meters above sea level, sprawling across mountainous terrain with Spanish Colonial buildings lining narrow streets. The municipality contains 22 localities linked by mountain roads and experiences cool to mild temperatures year-round.
The region became a major silver mining center over five centuries with significant global economic impact. Cornish miners arrived in the 1800s, bringing new techniques and ways of life that reshaped the town.
The town shows Cornish heritage through its buildings, local customs, and food, with regional pastries called pastes remaining a daily part of life here.
The town sits in the mountains and is reached by winding mountain roads that can become slippery during rain. Bring warm layers since the high elevation brings cooler conditions, especially in the evenings.
Cornish miners brought soccer to Mexico here in 1900 and founded the first Mexican soccer club, Pachuca Athletic Club, which still plays today. This sporting legacy ties the town to a lesser-known chapter of Mexican history.
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