Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Dolores
The Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Dolores is the church where Hidalgo issued the famous Grito (a call to arms for the country's independence) and is the…
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Dolores Hidalgo
Dolores Hidalgo is a compact town with a pretty, tree-filled plaza, a relaxed ambience and an important history. Amazingly enough, the Mexican independence movement began in earnest in this small place when at 5am on September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo, the parish priest, rang the bells to summon people to church earlier than usual and issued the Grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores), also known as the Grito de Independencia (Cry of Independence).
Today Hidalgo is one of Mexico's most revered heroes. Dolores was renamed in his honor in 1824. Mexicans swarm here for Independence Day (September 16), during which time the price of accommodations can more than double. The town's centro histórico is worth a half-day visit for history buffs, not only for its interesting independence-themed museums but also for its colored Talavera ceramics workshops and famous ice cream.
Explore Dolores Hidalgo
- Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Dolores
The Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Dolores is the church where Hidalgo issued the famous Grito (a call to arms for the country's independence) and is the…
- Cuna De Tierra
The first and biggest winery in Guanajuato opened in 2005, heralding the reintroduction of wine production in the area 200 years after the Spanish banned…
- Museo Bicentenario 1810–2010
Previously the Presidencia Municipal, this museum was inaugurated in 2010 for Mexico's bicentennial celebrations. Despite its name, the majority of its…
- Hidalgo Statue
The town's main square naturally boasts a statue of the man himself, Hidalgo (in Roman garb, on top of a tall column). Here too is a tree that, according…
- MMuseo de la Independencia Nacional
Although this museum has few relics, it has plenty of information on the independence movement. The exhibition spans seven rooms and charts the appalling…
- MMuseo Casa de Hidalgo
Miguel Hidalgo lived in this house when he was Dolores' parish priest. It was from here, in the early hours of September 16, 1810, that Hidalgo, Ignacio…
- MMuseo José Alfredo Jiménez
If you don't know of José Alfredo Jiménez before you come to Dolores, you will by the time you leave. The king of música ranchera is beloved by Mexicans…
Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Dolores Hidalgo.
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Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Dolores
The Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Dolores is the church where Hidalgo issued the famous Grito (a call to arms for the country's independence) and is the…
- See
Cuna De Tierra
The first and biggest winery in Guanajuato opened in 2005, heralding the reintroduction of wine production in the area 200 years after the Spanish banned…
- See
Museo Bicentenario 1810–2010
Previously the Presidencia Municipal, this museum was inaugurated in 2010 for Mexico's bicentennial celebrations. Despite its name, the majority of its…
- See
Hidalgo Statue
The town's main square naturally boasts a statue of the man himself, Hidalgo (in Roman garb, on top of a tall column). Here too is a tree that, according…
- See
Museo de la Independencia Nacional
Although this museum has few relics, it has plenty of information on the independence movement. The exhibition spans seven rooms and charts the appalling…
- See
Museo Casa de Hidalgo
Miguel Hidalgo lived in this house when he was Dolores' parish priest. It was from here, in the early hours of September 16, 1810, that Hidalgo, Ignacio…
- See
Museo José Alfredo Jiménez
If you don't know of José Alfredo Jiménez before you come to Dolores, you will by the time you leave. The king of música ranchera is beloved by Mexicans…
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