Pachuca: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 66Pachuca comes across as a charming, safe-feeling, under-the-radar city with a pleasant central square, though evidence from actual residents is thin and mostly from short videos.
- pleasant town square
- safe feeling
- friendly locals
- charming architecture
- parks and outdoor space
- local food like pasties and tamales
- wind
- limited evidence from residents
- language barrier for some newcomers
- Central square feels European and inviting
- Families and kids out in the evenings suggests safety
- Wind is a recurring joke about the city
- Nearby towns like Real del Monte and El Chico are worth visiting
- Content is thin and mostly old, so take it lightly
Read from 4 videos, 19 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
🇲🇽 PACHUCA, HIDALGO | Is this MEXICO'S Next BIG TRAVEL Destination? | A BRIT in HIDALGO Part One
David Ostrowski · 32K views · 2019
What viewers said
“I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again. You capture Mexico like nobody else on YouTube. Stunning views in Pachuca. Thanks for all your hard work filming this beauty, David.”
♥ 14 likes
“If anyone ever wants to visit Pachuca, let me know. I grew up in the US, but I've been down here for the past 5 years, and it would be great to meet new people. Everyone is always welcome here”
♥ 10 likes
“David, Pachuca does look different from any other city l have seen in Mexico, the main does look like a European square. For your info the English were also relevant to the introduction of railroads in Mexico, in addition to mining and oil ”
♥ 20 likes
“Looks like a great place to visit. Thanks for sacrificing your body to get those great shots.”
♥ 10 likes
“Thank for being my favorite you tube traveler I wish you can visit more Mexican states .”
♥ 11 likes
“My hero. I don’t know what kind of protective bubble is permanently sorrounding you, but I envy your boldness. I will miss you once you return to Europe. You are the kind of intelligent traveler Mexico needs.”
♥ 4 likes
“Loved this Pachuca video!! Brought back great memories! Love the Pastys there and I’m glad you’re going to Real del Monte! I loved that little town! It’ll be nice to to see a British perspective of this magical Cornish town in Mexico! Can’t”
♥ 10 likes
“My family is from atotonilco el grande, Hidalgo we loved going to pachuca, real del monte and huasca de ocampo!”
♥ 1 likes
“Kids playing in the middle of the town's square in the evening, seems like a safe place to live.”
“David! Thanks so much for giving my beloved Pachuca a chance, and congratulations for a wonderful video! Please, and I really mean it, do not miss a visit to our El Chico National Park! Huasca and San Miguel Regla are must visits too, and I”
♥ 6 likes
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