Tulancingo
Mexico · Estado de HidalgoMX
City and municipality in Hidalgo, Mexico
Tulancingo is the second-largest city in the Mexican state of Hidalgo. It is located in the southeastern part of the state and also forms one of the 84 municipalities of Hidalgo, as well as the Archdiocese of Tulancingo. Located 93 km from Mexico City, this area is the most important wool textile producer in the country and was home to El Santo, Mexico's most famous lucha libre wrestler, and to Gabriel Vargas (cartoonist), author of the popular cartoon La Familia Burrón. It is also home to the Huapalcalco archeological site, which was the forerunner to the Teotihuacan civilization. The name derives from the Nahuatl words "tule" and "tzintle" which mean "in or behind the reeds." This is confirmed by its Aztec glyph.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 161,069
- Coordinates
- 20.084, -98.363
- Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- Elevation
- 2196 m
Overview of Tulancingo
Located in Estado de Hidalgo, Mexico, Tulancingo is best described as a mid-sized city. The population is roughly 161,069. It sits at about 2,196 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards adventure. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Tulancingo
Adventure in Tulancingo
(1)Adventure lovers get Parachute. All of it is drawn from Tulancingo's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Estado de Hidalgo; once there, walking covers most of Tulancingo. The local time zone is America/Mexico_City.
Similar destinations
Places near Tulancingo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tulancingo known for?
- Tulancingo is mainly a destination for adventure, set in Estado de Hidalgo, Mexico with around 161,069 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Tulancingo?
- You can plan around Parachute in Tulancingo. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Tulancingo located?
- Administratively, Tulancingo sits in Estado de Hidalgo, Mexico — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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