Parral
Mexico · Estado de ChihuahuaMX
City in the Mexican state of Chihuahua
Hidalgo del Parral is a city and seat of the municipality of Hidalgo del Parral in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It is located in the southern part of the state, 220 kilometres (140 mi) from the state capital, the city of Chihuahua, Chihuahua. As of 2015, the city of Hidalgo del Parral had a population of 109,510 inhabitants, while the metro area had a population of 129,688 inhabitants. During the colonial period the city was a significant supplier of silver to the Spanish empire and was known as San José del Parral. The name of the city was changed after independence from Spain, in honour of Fr Miguel Hidalgo, widely considered the 'Father of the Country'. In 2023, Hidalgo del Parral was designated a Pueblo Mágico by the Mexican government, recognizing its cultural and historical importance.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 104,836
- Coordinates
- 26.930, -105.666
- Timezone
- America/Chihuahua
- Elevation
- 1718 m
Overview of Parral
Located in Estado de Chihuahua, Mexico, Parral is best described as a mid-sized city. The population is roughly 104,836. It sits at about 1,718 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for adventure. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Parral
Adventure in Parral
(1)On the adventure side, Parral offers Treasure Hunts. All of it is drawn from Parral's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Estado de Chihuahua; once there, walking covers most of Parral. The local time zone is America/Chihuahua.
Similar destinations
Places near Parral that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Parral known for?
- Parral is mainly a destination for adventure, set in Estado de Chihuahua, Mexico with around 104,836 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Parral?
- You can plan around Treasure Hunts in Parral. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Parral located?
- Administratively, Parral sits in Estado de Chihuahua, Mexico — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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