Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo

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Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo lies in the Mezquital Valley in the Mexican state of Hidalgo. It is considered the heart of the Mezquital Valley of Mexico. Located 158 km. from Mexico City by the federal highway 85 in the State of Hidalgo, Mexico, it has been an important commercial strategic spot even before the Spanish conquest. Its population is mainly Otomi, regionally called Ñhañhu. The main church Agustinian Convent of San Miguel Arcangel, which is also know as the St. Nicholas Actopan, has important paintings that represent the wars of conquest. These painting depict Aztec jaguar and eagle warriors.

The original piece of the sculpture called Diana Cazadora was placed in Ixmiquilpan around 1960 by General Alfonso Corona del Rosal who was born in Ixmiquilpan and at that time was the Head of the Department of the Federal District. Among the interesting places you can visit in this town are:

The Agustinian Convent of San Miguel Arcangel, which is famous because of its murals

The Del Carmen Curch

The Otra Banda Bridge

Ixmiquilpan is also famous in Mexico because of its districts of artisans such as:

La Cruz Blanca

Orizabita, where pottery is produced

El Nith, whose artisans make wooden miniatures encrusted with shells

San Nicolas, which is famous for its embroideries

Progreso, cradle of the famous fire-works of Hidalgo