The charm of San Joaquín increases with its height, when the weather turns cold and humid, with the buildings and pictorial vestiges, cold witnesses of the life of its ancient inhabitants. In addition, mining deserves a special mention in the pre-Hispanic history of San Joaquín, named Pueblo Mágico in 2015.
The tourist multiplicity of San Joaquín offers tourists endless activities to do. Among them, you can visit the Campo Alegre National Park, a wooded area to enjoy pleasant days in the field. The place has palapas, showers, lighting and grills.
The archaeological zone of Ranas is located 3 km from the municipal seat, at the top of two hills. It is considered an important Ceremonial Center, occupied by the Chichimecas, who acquired importance due to its function as a center of religious, political and economic control. It also offers its visitors other tourist attractions such as: the cave paintings of El Durazno, Los Azogues and San Francisco Gatos.
Las Grutas de los Herrera is a place whose visit is a must, it is an example of the majesty of nature. Inside you can admire the formations of stalactites and stalagmites that are formations of more than 100 million years. The municipal seat has sites of tourist interest such as the Piedra Redonda, the Mirador de la Cruz and the Tree of the Foundation.
You can also visit the Archaeological and Mining Museum, located on the top floor of the Municipal Library building. In this enclosure pieces of ancient indigenous cultures that developed what is currently the community of San Joaquín are exhibited.
It is advisable to go to San Joaquín in the month of August, since in this month the most important traditional celebrations take place. Another regional event not to be missed is the Huapango National Dance Contest , which takes place in April.
The most representative culinary traditions are represented by pork in green sauce with nopales, lamb barbecue and mole. The fruit liqueurs, especially the peach and apple liqueurs, are delicious, as are the sweet pumpkin, chilacayote and ate.
