Parque David Ben Gurión, Urban park in Pachuca de Soto, Mexico
The park spans 26.30 hectares and contains multiple facilities including the Ricardo Garibay State Central Library, Tuzoforum, and Silver Drop Theater.
On March 13, 2005, Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom inaugurated the park alongside Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Ernesto Derbez and Governor Manuel Núñez Soto.
The central plaza features an extensive mosaic titled 'Tribute to Women of the World' by Byron Gálvez Avilés, using 7 million pieces in 45 colors.
Visitors can access various educational and recreational facilities, including a convention center, interactive football museum, and state library with Braille resources.
The monument to David Ben Gurión includes a large bust with engravings representing connections between Hidalgo and Israel through justice and community strength.
Location: Hidalgo
Official opening: March 13, 2005
GPS coordinates: 20.09420,-98.77310
Latest update: May 14, 2025 14:37
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.
Salón de la Fama del Fútbol
182 m
Ex monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo, Mexico
5.3 km
Macromural de Pachuca
3.9 km
Parque Ecológico Cubitos
3.5 km
Museo El Rehilete
2 km
Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
4.3 km
Historic Archive and Museum of Mining in Pachuca
5.6 km
Plaza Juárez
5 km
Plaza de toros Vicente Segura
3.3 km
Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo
3.8 km
Rotonda de los Hidalguenses Ilustres en Pachuca
4.8 km
Via Dorada
241 m
Teatro Auditorio Gota de Plata
288 m
Estadio Revolución Mexicana
4.2 km
Fototeca Nacional
5.3 km
Teatro Hidalgo Bartolomé de Medina
5.1 km
La Maestranza
3.9 km
Cuartel del Arte en Pachuca, Hidalgo
5.2 km
La Victoria del Viento
823 m
Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol
142 m
Saint Francis Theater
5.3 km
Centro Cultural El Ferrocarril
4.6 km
Museo de miniaturas
1.2 km
Museo de Mineralogía de la UAEH
5.5 km
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Pachuca
5.3 km
Biblioteca Central del Estado de Hidalgo Ricardo Garibay
143 m
Futbol Interactive Center
148 m
Centro Cultural Universitario Víctor Manuel Ballesteros
5.5 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes