Aculco
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◈ The sun bathes the cobblestone streets in golden light and starts to light the alleyways, while reflecting off the white walls all over town. That’s how the day beings in historic Aculco, where you can not only admire the architecture, but also go on an adventure at its natural attractions.
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- Purchasing cheese from the ranches.
- Checking out the porticos of the main square.
- Rock climbing in the canyons and ravines
Watch the waterfall descend
over the canyon prisms.
❖ Antigua Hacienda
La Cofradía
La Cofradía Hacienda is another historic site that is now open for weddings and social events.
The hacienda belonged to Otomí nobility. The architectural design boasts a series of 20th-century Tuscan cantera stone columns, rooms, a chapel, and murals signed by Ernesto Icaza.
❖ Town Streets
Walk around its colonial layout, visit the Parroquia y Ex Convento de San Jerónimo and take a load off in one of the squares.
You won’t be far from the public washbasins, which were built in 1882 using spring water brought in by a canal still used by Otomí women today. Further ahead, you’ll find Santuario del Señor de Nenthé, a church with modern architecture.
❖ Casa Hidalgo
Miguel Hidalgo stayed at this house in 1810. Mexico’s Founding Father spent the night here on the eve of the Battle of Aculco on November 7th. This is also where the insurgents suffered their first defeat during the War of Independence.
Father Hidalgo is said to have led mass the next day underneath the Palo Bendito tree in order to give thanks for surviving the battle.
❖Route of Flavors
Discover the town’s traditional cuisine, check out its markets and tianguis (outdoor markets) and chat with dairy and cheese producers. Try mature cheeses, wines, beer, and pulque.
There are several cheese vendors around the main square and all over town. Be sure to try some before you leave.
❖ Visit Aculco Canyon
At Aculco Canyon, Concepción Falls descends 82 feet over columns of basaltic prisms. The water is fed by the Ñadó Reservoir, a great place for boat outings and fishing. From there, you can check out Ñadó Rock for mountain climbing. Surrounded by trees, Tixhiñú Falls is a smaller version of Concepción. The rainy season is a good time to check out the falls.
❖ Carnaval de Gunyó
The town of Gunyó is located three miles from Aculco. The town celebrates a lively carnival the last week of Lent.
There are processions of saints and dances, but the main event is a feast of beef broth soup—the local dish, prior to which the cow is paraded around the whole town.
