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Municipality and City in Jalisco, Mexico
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Lagos de Moreno is a city of 112,000 people (2020) in Jalisco. It draws tourists on account of its history and old architecture.
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Lagos de Moreno Main Square
Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption
Twin-towered cathedral dating back to 1741 with Baroque and Churrigueresque elements that houses the relics of Saint Hermion, a saint from ancient Rome who died during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian. Also on site is the Museo de Arto Sacro.
Unique architecture and city views. See the Order of the Capuchinas. Rompope drink available for purchase.
19th-century theater with mural on ceiling.
Horseback riding outfitter.
Some good authentic cutlet and other local food here.
Traditional Mexican restaurant serving standard and regional dishes with some American breakfast items. Full bar sering creative cocktails. Friendly waiters, charming colonial style dining room.
Contemporary restaurant with an international menu and a trendy dining room displaying artworks on the wall. Good food but service can be slow.
Upscale Argentinian steakhouse with large portions, elegant atmosphere, and cordial service. Good wine list including some excellent Argentianan malbecs and some Mexican reds from the Valle de Guadalupe.
Very proper. Breakfast included.
Very done up boutique hotel in historic center.
Moderate hotel with clean, comfortable rooms in a quiet location. WiFi available. Off-street parking is available.
Moderate hotel with clean rooms that are minimally furnished and lack heat in winter. Off-street parking available. Surcharge for using credit cards.
Boutique luxury hotel in an historic 17th-century hacienda. Suites preserve rustic architectural details while providing updated conveniences including kitchenettes and whirlpool tubs. Some suites have fireplaces and balconies. Complimentary breakfast is served in a traditional country dining room with high vaulted ceilings and rustic appointments. Ample free off-street parking. Garden with tennis courts and an outdoor swimming pool with hot tub. Fitness center, game room, and spa in a separate restored mill building.
The town's traditional marketplace is a bustling area where food growers bring produce to sell and local cooks prepare regional dishes that they sell at low prices. The marketplace is a good choice for breakfast in the morning or for an affordable plate of birria for lunch.
Despite being in Jalisco, it's only about an hour from Guanajuato's largest city, Leon, but 2½ hours from Guadalajara, using the toll system. Bus service by Primera Plus and others happens at this station:
Read in the guideGetting around the historic downtown area is easiest by walking. The city also provides buses that operates a long main avenues connecting downtown with outer neighborhoods.
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