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City and Municipality in Guanajuato, Mexico
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Dolores Hidalgo is a small colonial town of 67,000 inhabitants (2020) in the state of Guanajuato in Central Mexico. The town is famous as the "Cradle of Mexican Independence". The quiet atmosphere in this town makes it really charming and the absence of tourist crowds could make it a highlight in your trip.
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Monumento a los Insurgentes
The main square, where a statue of Hidalgo overlooks the parish church.
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Dolores
Museum of National Independence
An 18th-century mansion, now is a guest house for VIPs. Ask the guard to let you in and see inside.
This was the place where priest Hidalgo lived. Shortly after the rebellion 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 Maximilian of Habsburg during the French occupation.
One of the most popular museums in town is dedicated to the famed mariachi and songwriter. Learn about his music and life as you walk through his former home, full of period furnishings and personal belongings. The museum also features a large collection of modern art.
Inexpensive and casual.
Has live music in the evening.
Modern vineyard offers guided tours with tastings of 4 to 6 wines and charcuterie board or full meals. Make reservations ahead of time, especially if you want a tour, and most especially if you are visiting during harvest season (August) or during a special event. Tours begin at 11:00, 13:00 or 15:00. Wines include a light white wine made with 100% semillon and several reds, which are all blends. They have a syrah that is 75% syrah and 25% merlot, a nebbiolo that is 60% nebbiolo, 20% malbec and 20% tempranillo. Other reds are blends with cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, syrah, merlot and other varietals.
Modern winery established in 2012, produces some varietal wines, including a malbec, a merlot, a sauvignon blanc, and a tempranillo. Several blends are also available. See the web page and call for more information or reservations. The winery also houses an upscale restaurant and a boutique hotel (with rooms starting at M$5000).
Decent rates, comfortable rooms, and a beautiful little courtyard. Showers so hot and powerful you could scrub an elephant.
Centuries-old ex-hacienda. Ten suites with beautiful views of the Sierra Madres, each with Internet, satellite TV, propane fireplace, terrace, private bath. Additional beds and linens can sleep up to 30 people total. Wi-Fi throughout the porches and gardens. The hacienda is huge (approximately 40 rooms). Includes all meals, use of horses, heated pool/Jacuzzi, 17-piece Cybex Gym. Spa services available.
To reach Dolores Hidalgo you should be able to get a bus from Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende or León all of them are around one hour away. Taking a bus from Querétaro is also an option.
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