Actopan Attractions

Barranca de Tonaltongo, a picturesque gorge with attractive waterfalls and rich subtropical vegetation, is located some 45km/28mi to the north-east of Actopan.

About 40km/25mi along the MEX 85 to the north-west of Ixmiquilpan lies the old mining town of Zimapán (1950 m (6400 ft)); population: 8000; fiestas: June 24th, San Juan Bautista; market days: Saturday and Sunday). It has an interesting 17th c. parish church with Baroque façade and Neo-Classical retablo.

After Zimapán, MEX 85 continues northwards through delightful mountain scenery to Tamazunchale.