Dolores Hidalgo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Dolores Hidalgo

The full name of this town is Dolores Hidalgo, Cuna de la Independencia Nacional (Cradle of the National Independence). This town was the starting point of the fight for Mexican independence from the Spanish empire in 1810. On the morning of September 16, 1810, the priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called his parishioners to take up arms against New Spain and rang one of the bells of the parish. This event is called "the Grito de Dolores".

Top Attractions in Dolores Hidalgo

Explore the best things to see and do in Dolores Hidalgo:

• ★Casa de Visitas
• ★Casa Museo José Alfredo Jiménez
• ★Independence Statue
• ★Museo Casa de Hidalgo
• ★Museo de La Independencia Antigua Cárcel
• ★Parish Church of our Lady of Sorrows
• ★Plaza Principal

Where to Eat in Dolores Hidalgo

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Café La Taberna
• 🍴Carnitas Vicente
• 🍴El Carruaje Restaurante

Where to Stay in Dolores Hidalgo

• 🏨Haciendas Las Trancas
• 🏨Hotel CasaMia
• 🏨Hotel Hidalgo

Dolores Hidalgo Travel Guide Sections

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