Parque David Ben Gurión, Urban park in Pachuca de Soto, Mexico
Parque David Ben Gurión is a large public park in Pachuca de Soto that contains several buildings for different activities. You'll find the State Central Library, an interactive football museum, a convention center, and a theater, all connected by pathways and green spaces.
The park was opened in 2005 with an official inauguration ceremony involving Israeli and Mexican government officials. Its name after David Ben Gurión reflects efforts at that time to build connections between Hidalgo and Israel.
The central plaza displays a large mosaic titled 'Tribute to Women of the World' created by Byron Gálvez Avilés using countless ceramic pieces in different colors. This artwork shapes how visitors experience the space and encourages people to spend time observing its intricate patterns.
The park is easy to navigate and offers different areas to explore, from exhibits to green spaces. Plan to spend time in each section since the buildings and outdoor areas spread across the grounds.
A large monument featuring a bust of David Ben Gurión displays symbols representing the connection between people of the region and Israel. The monument carries inscriptions that highlight values such as justice and community strength.
Location: Hidalgo
Official opening: March 13, 2005
GPS coordinates: 20.09420,-98.77310
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
Hidalgo state sits northeast of Mexico City, connecting volcanic landscapes with more than two thousand years of human settlement. The region extends from high-altitude pine forests to semi-arid canyons, with geological processes having created basalt columns, cave systems with thermal springs, and marble formations. Colonial monasteries from the 16th century stand alongside mining towns that emerged during the Spanish era, while the archaeological site of Tula served as the capital of the Toltec civilization that preceded the Aztec empire. Visitors can walk among the hexagonal basalt columns at Prismas Basálticos, bathe in the warm pools of Grutas de Tolantongo, or view the stone warrior statues at Atlantes de Tula. Mining towns such as Real del Monte preserve their narrow streets and historic mines, while the Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque, a 16th-century UNESCO World Heritage structure, carried water across distances through a series of tall arches. National parks like El Chico protect mountain forests, the Metztitlán Canyon Reserve hosts desert ecosystems, and Atezca Lake offers views of calm water surrounded by forested hills. The combination of natural variety and centuries of history makes Hidalgo a place where each visit reveals both geology and human adaptation to this demanding environment.
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