Pabellón de Hidalgo

The historic 17th-century hacienda casa grande is a beautiful local landmark that exemplifies classic architecture of the colonial era and is an historical landmark that commemorates the removal of Miguel Hidalgo from command of the Insurgency during the Mexican War of Independence. After the Insurgent army was defeated in the battle of Calderon Bridge, they retreated to the Hacienda de San Blas. The Insurgent army blamed Hidalgo's poor command leadership for their defeat and he was removed from command. The museum consists of three main galleries with historical exhibits and is the site of a series of historical murals by contemporary artist Alfredo Flores Zermeno depicting Mexican historical events since Independence. The hacienda encompassed a large area of what is today the town, and visitors can see the hacienda's botanical gardens (showcasing a selection of cactus species common in the region) and the ruins of hacienda buildings a couple blocks away.

The town's main plaza is the heart of downtown. It is a beautifully manicured garden and public space with towering palm trees, and criss-crossed with pathways lined with benches. Great spot for people watching, particularly on Sundays when families gather downtown.

17th-century church that was built as part of the Hacienda de San Blas. Beautiful colonial structure with a very large baroque bell tower and flying buttresses along both walls. The interior is also baroque with a number of period paintings and iconic statues.

High atop Cerro Santa Cruz, a hill near the San Blas Reservoir, is a large white cross that's lit up at night. This is supposedly the highest cross monument in Mexico. It's also a popular landmark that hikers enjoy climbing for the views of the town, lake, and nearby countryside. In September each year, it's the site of a candellight procession.

On the west side of town, a dam created an artificial lake. There are ruins of a previous dam and aqueducts, visitors can walk along the top of the dam. The lake is a good place for nature walks or fishing. Other activities at the presa include hiking, horseback riding, picnics, camping, and rock climbing.