Manuel: Geopark, Rock Formations and Regional Cuisine

Manuel and the Municipality

When staying in Manuel, it helps to distinguish local information from destinations within the municipality of Omitlán de Juárez. In the past, soccer and baseball were mainly played on sports fields in Manuel. If you would like to include this in your travel plans, check in advance whether a specific opportunity is available. “El rincón de los amigos” is listed as a restaurant serving “Pulques y Curados” at Manuel Teniente El Teniente, 43573 Omitlán de Juárez. Check whether and when the restaurant is open before visiting.

Geopark and Rock Formations

The Comarca Minera Geopark encompasses nine municipalities in the state of Hidalgo: Omitlán de Juárez, Mineral del Monte, Mineral del Chico, Huasca de Ocampo, Atotonilco el Grande, Epazoyucan, Singuilucan, Mineral de la Reforma and Pachuca. The geopark has 31 geosites of geological, natural and cultural interest that visitors can explore.

In the municipality of Omitlán de Juárez, the volcanic domes Peña El Comal and Peña del Diablo lie on the edge of the municipal seat. Peña El Comal is now a viewpoint; 216 steps lead up to it from Omitlán. The rock formation is also visible from the road to Atotonilco and Huasca de Ocampo. Peña del Diablo is next to the municipal market. Both geosites can be explored on foot; there are stairs for visiting Piedra del Comal. Piedra del Comal is also a symbol of Omitlán de Juárez’s identity.

Cuisine and Local Culture

The Callejón de los Dichos mural features more than 100 popular sayings known to the local community and used in everyday life. It also depicts food-related motifs: edible mushrooms, apples, pears, pulque, bread and cahuiche. This native fruit is characteristic of the municipality. At Mercado Municipal 20 de noviembre, you can enjoy local dishes such as mushroom quesadillas, broths and stews. The annual Cahuiche Gastronomy Festival takes place in Omitlán de Juárez on the third Sunday in November. If you would like to plan your stay around it, check the date for the relevant year.

Activities and Getting There

Gotcha Jonary in the community of Rincón Chico offers a zip line, cabins, mountain bikes and gotcha. Tirolesa Pasión por Volar is located on the México-Tampico road at kilometer 18. It has five stations, is more than 1,700 meters long and is situated at an altitude of more than 280 meters. These figures and stations provide specific reference points when comparing this activity with your other interests for your stay.

To get to Omitlán de Juárez, take Federal Highway 105 from Pachuca in the direction of Real del Monte. The drive takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes. This driving information applies to Omitlán de Juárez; use it as a guide for traveling to the municipality.

Discover more destinations: Tlahuelilpan, Nequetejé, Mineral Del Monte, Huichapan, Zapotlán De Juárez, Pachuca De Soto, Atengo, El Ojite

For the broader travel overview: Hidalgo.