Sights

.Here are some suggestions for rest day activities. There are a few interesting things to see and do within easy driving distance of Hidalgo. The museum in Mina has interesting archaeological and historical exhibits. The centuries-old abandoned Mission El Muerto stands ruined in a majestic desert setting. Nearby, explore the petroglyphs of the archaeological sight La Boca de Potrerillos.

Continue past the mission to the San Joaquín Hot Springs. After a hard day climbing nothing hits the spot like a soak in the hot sulphurous waters. If you are a city person, you will enjoy visiting the nearby metropolis of Monterrey, the third largest city in Mexico at about 4 million inhabitants it offers all the conveniences of a large North American city in a superb mountainous setting.