Mineral del Monte Road
Mexico, north-america
N/A
2.4 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, so there are a couple of ways to reach the charming town of Mineral del Monte from Pachuca. You *could* take the boring, new four-lane highway. But why would you when there's an old, scenic route begging to be explored?
This road winds its way up from Pachuca (already sitting pretty high at 2,400 meters above sea level) to a breathtaking pass at 2,820 meters. From there, you'll cruise down to Mineral del Monte, which is still a lofty 2,740 meters.
And the views? Forget about it! Prepare for some seriously stunning panoramic vistas of Pachuca sprawling below. Just be warned, this isn't your average Sunday drive. The road can be a bit tricky in places, so keep your eyes peeled. But trust me, the scenery is more than worth it.
Where is it?
Mineral del Monte Road is located in Mexico (north-america). Coordinates: 25.7093, -103.5100
Road Details
- Country
- Mexico
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 2.4 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 25.7093, -103.5100
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