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Pre-Hispanic Era

What is now the municipality of Pachuca de Soto was originally inhabited by various indigenous civilizations, predominantly the Aztecs, who ruled the region from 1438.

It was the Aztecs who founded the town of Patlachihuacán and engaged in metal extraction from the surrounding mountains.

Colonial Era

During the Conquest period, Francisco Téllez and Gonzalo Rodríguez arrived in this area and ordered the construction of the first houses on the hills of San Cristóbal and Santa Gertrudis.

In 1725, the Juanic friars built what is now the central building of the Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo.

At the beginning of the War of Independence, the Spanish abandoned the mines of Pachuca and retreated to the capital of New Spain, and the insurgents took control of the city.

History of Pachuca

Siglos XIX

In 1869, by decree of President Benito Juárez, the State of Hidalgo was created and its capital was defined as Pachuca.

The city also bears the name "de Soto" in memory of Deputy Manuel Fernando Soto, as it was thanks to his efforts that the State of Hidalgo was created and established.

In the early 19th century, a good number of settlers from Cornwall, England, established themselves in the cities of Pachuca and Real del Monte. As a result of this influence, the Pachuca Athletic Club was established, which was one of the first official teams in the country, earning Pachuca the title of the Birthplace of Mexican Football.

Modern Era

After the Revolution, Pachuca's history and economy became closely tied to mining. From 1920 to 1940, there was stagnation and even a decline, but from 1940 to 1965, there was a resurgence, and from 1965 to 1990, there was significant growth in this sector.

Due to its proximity to Mexico City, both its population and urban sprawl have been growing. Currently, it can be considered a modern city with a rich history to tell.

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