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 a tour through the events of the Mexican Revolution that led to the country's independence.

We'll start with a stop to sample sweets at the Conservas Santa Rosa store, made in the Guanajuato Mountain Range.

Next, we'll visit Dolores Hidalgo, where Miguel Hidalgo Costilla initiated the revolution with his Cry of Dolores in 1810. In Dolores, we'll visit the church where the uprising took place, along with the city's old prison, the house museum of Hidalgo, and the mausoleum of José Alfredo Jiménez. You'll also have time to explore the handicraft and pottery stalls.

We will then head to Atotonilco, where we'll enter the Sanctuary of Jesus Nazareno, a baroque church with historical murals. Here, we will discuss Hidalgo's choice of the Virgin of Guadalupe as the first flag of the Insurgents.

A lunch stop will follow, after which we will continue to San Miguel de Allende. You'll be given an hour of free time to explore the town, which is associated with General Ignacio Allende.

Finally, we will drop you off in the center of Guanajuato, near the Juarez Theater, approximately 8 hours after 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.