Dolores Hidalgo

Dolores Hidalgo [1] is a small colonial town of 60,000 inhabitants in the state of Guanajuato in Central Mexico. The full name of this town is Dolores Hidalgo, Cuna de la Independencia Nacional (Cradle of the National Independence)

Culture and History

The importance of this town lies in the fact that this was the starting point of the fight for Mexican independence from the Spanish empire in 1810, leaded by priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. The quiet atmosphere in this town makes it really charming and without tourist crowds could make it a highlight in your trip.

Travel to Dolores Hidalgo - Visa Requirements

To reach Dolores Hidalgo you should be able to get a bus from Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende or Leon all of them are around 1 hour away. Taking a bus from Queretaro is also an option. From Mexico City you need to take a bus to any of the before mentioned cities and then to Dolores. The bus station is located at Hidalgo Street and Rio Dolores.

Tours and Getting around Dolores Hidalgo

The town is really small, everything is within walking distance.

Dolores Hidalgo tourist attractions and sightseeing

• Independence Statue Just in the entrance of the town * Jardin del Grande Hidalgo The main square, where a statue of Hidalgo overlooks the parish
• Parish of our Lady of Dolores
• Museo de la Independencia (Independence museum) Next to the main square.
• Casa de Visitas located in one of the sidestreets of the main square, this is a guest house for V.I.P. Tell the guard to let you in and see inside.
• Casa de Miguel Hidalgo Hidalgo and Morelos streets. This was the place where priest Hidalgo lived. Shortly after the rebelion started, the spanish arrived to Dolores and burned the original house. Most of the original furniture were lost but a they did a very well done replica of this national hero home. Interesting is a plaque in one of the outside walls dedicated by Emperor Maximiliano of Habsburg during French occupation.

Dolores Hidalgo city tours

Every night there's a re-creation of the famous cry for freedom at the main square with light and sound effects.

Dolores Hidalgo souvenirs and shopping

Dolores is famous for its Talavera Ceramic (pottery) items such as tiles, vases, pots, etc. Experts say is one of the best places to buy this kind of goods. Next to the parish, there are several stalls selling small cacti, local liquors such as honey liquor or cacti liquor, and other local crafts. Buying from them will make their day.

Dolores Hidalgo Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Dolores is famous for its exotic ice cream flavors. Try them at the Main Square, there are two vendors, offering strange flavors such as Mole (chili and chocolate sauce), Beer, Strawberries and Cream, Avocado, etc. Each ice cream or "Nieve" in Spanish is around $15 pesos.

Restaurants

• El Caporal Plaza Principal 5.
• La Taberna Plaza Principal 18
• Plaza Plaza Principal 17B.

Dolores Hidalgo nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Dolores Hidalgo cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

• Hotel Hidalgo [2] Hidalgo street 15.

Get out

In Dolores theres clubs and bars that you can go to just asl taxi cab drivers and thry would take you anywhere. The most famous are Gruperoona and Ceasars

Stay Safe

Dolores is a safe place for Mexican standards. Overall, people is nice and willing to help if you need directions.

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