Magical town Dolores Hidalgo and Sanctuary of Atotonilco - San Miguel de Allende

4.3
(8 reviews)
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the historic magic town of Dolores Hidalgo! registered as the cradle of the National Independence; the stage for Father Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla to call the people at dawn on September 16, 1810, by ringing the bells. Immerse in History by knowing the emblematic Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, the House of Visits, the Museum of Independence, and the House of Mariano Abasolo. It should be mentioned that Don Miguel Hidalgo was the one who inherited the craft of Talavera pottery and ceramics, which enjoys great prestige in our days, as well as the unusual flavors of the ice creams of this place. Also, visit Atotonilco, known as the Mexican Sistine Chapel for all the pictorial art contained inside this beautiful Sanctuary, its founder Father Luís Felipe Neri de Alfaro, dedicated most of his life to leaving an evangelizing work, years before the start of the War of Independence.

What's Included

Professional bilingual guide (English-Spanish)
Visit to the mentioned places
Ground transportation
Food and drinks
Nothing not previously specified
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up available from hotels located in the center of San Miguel de Allende

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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • Parroquia Nuestra Senora de los Dolores (Pass by)

    It was in this temple that the independence of Mexico began, when the priest Miguel Hidalgo called the people to take up arms and rebel against the Spanish

    Admission ticket free
  • Mausoleo de Jose Alfredo Jimenez (Pass by)

    You will be able to see the most picturesque tomb in Guanajuato, remembering the great Mexican music singer Jose Alfredo Jimenez

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Atotonilco

    Known as the Mexican Sistine Chapel for all the pictorial art contained within this beautiful Sanctuary.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Mexitours

Tags

Day Trips
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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