Explore Dolores Hidalgo, the cradle of Mexican Independence, and marvel at Atotonilco’s stunning art. Dive into history and culture in San Miguel de Allende.
- Parroquia Nuestra Senora de los Dolores - This church is where Mexico’s independence movement started, led by priest Miguel Hidalgo who urged the people to rise up against Spanish rule.
- Mausoleo de Jose Alfredo Jimenez - Visit the most colorful tomb in Guanajuato, commemorating the legendary Mexican singer Jose Alfredo Jimenez.
- Atotonilco - Dubbed the Mexican Sistine Chapel, this stunning Sanctuary is renowned for its extensive collection of pictorial art.
![](https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/attractions-splice-spp-720x480/0b/02/9c/5e.jpg)
- Professional bilingual guide (English-Spanish)
- Visit to the mentioned places
- Ground transportation
- Food and drinks
- Nothing not previously specified
- Tips
Meet the historic magical town Dolores Hidalgo! registered as the cradle of National Independence; the stage so that at dawn on September 16, 1810, the priest Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, called the people ringing the bells. Get into history knowing the emblematic Parish of Our Lady of Los Dolores, Casa de Visitas, The Museum of Independence, and the Casa de Mariano Abasolo. It is worth mentioning that Don Miguel Hidalgo inherited the profession of pottery and ceramics from Talavera, which nowadays has great prestige, as well as the unusual flavors of the snows of this place. Also, visit Atotonilco, Known as the Mexican Sistine Chapel for all the pictorial art contained within this beautiful Shrine, its founder, Father Luis Felipe Neri de Alfaro, gave himself the task for most of his life of leaving an evangelizing work, years more late in the beginning of the independence struggle.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.