Pachuca is an important mining center and as the capital of the state of Hidalgo, it has an active commercial and cultural life. Numerous industries are located in Pachuca and the surrounding areas, including automobile parts, ovenware, tools and mining equipment.

Tulancingo is located 70 minutes from Mexico City by way of the Mexico-Piramides-Tuxpan highway and is the second most important city of the state of Hidalgo.