Mexican Independence Tour of Guanajuato

Travel back in time by learning about the history of Mexican Independence with this tour of the Guanajuato towns that were the scene of the insurrection: Dolores Hidalgo, Atotonilco and San Miguel de Allende.

Description

After picking you up from your hotel in Guanajuato at the indicated time, we'll set off on an interesting tour through the events of the Mexican Revolution that led to the country's independence.

We will start by sampling sweets at the Conservas Santa Rosa store, made in the Guanajuato Mountain Range.

Next, we'll visit Dolores Hidalgo, where priest Miguel Hidalgo Costilla triggered the revolution with his Cry of Dolores in 1810. In Dolores, we'll see the church where the uprising occurred and discuss key facts about the independence movement.

The following stops include the city's old prison, the house museum of Hidalgo, and the mausoleum of José Alfredo Jiménez. We'll explore handicraft and pottery stalls before heading to Atotonilco.

We’ll enter the Sanctuary of Jesus Nazareno, a baroque church housing historical murals. The priest Hidalgo adopted the banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe as the first flag of the Insurgents.

A lunch break will follow, and we will then proceed to San Miguel de Allende, the hometown of independence leader General Ignacio Allende. You'll have an hour of free time to explore the town.

Finally, we'll drop you off in the center of Guanajuato, near the Juarez Theater, after approximately 8 hours from the initial pickup.

Partial closures

During weekends, Atotonilco may not be accessible due to spiritual retreats.From July 3-24, the José Alfredo Jiménez House Museum will be closed.