Mexican Independence Towns & Cities Day Trip

Dive into the history of Mexico on this day trip and discover key sites of independence. You'll visit Dolores Hidalgo, Atotonilco, and San Miguel de Allende—three cities that played crucial roles in the Mexican struggle for freedom.

Day Trip Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at Calle Independencia, number 64C, near the Plaza de Armas to begin our day trip. We'll trace the steps of Ignacio Pérez, the "Messenger of Independence."

After a 2-hour journey, our first stop will be Dolores Hidalgo, where the Independence Movement began on September 16, 1810. We'll visit the Parish of Nuestra Señora de Los Dolores, the house of Jesuit Miguel Hidalgo, and the main square.

Next, we'll head to Atotonilco, known for the Sanctuary of Atotonilco, a Baroque church with murals referred to as "the Sistine Chapel of Mexico." You'll learn about the significance of the Virgin of Guadalupe to the insurgents. After this exploration, you'll have 1 hour of free time for lunch.

After lunch, our last stop will be San Miguel de Allende, honoring Ignacio Allende, a leader in Mexican independence. We'll visit the museum home of the Allende family and the Gothic church of San Miguel.

Finally, we'll return to the meeting point in Querétaro to conclude this tour of 8 to 10 hours.