Dolores Hidalgo
Discover Dolores Hidalgo
Dolores Hidalgo is a small colonial town of 67,000 inhabitants (2020) in the state of Guanajuato in Central Mexico. The town is famous as the "Cradle of Mexican Independence". The quiet atmosphere in this town makes it really charming and the absence of tourist crowds could make it a highlight in your trip. 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".
What to Experience in Dolores Hidalgo
Taste of Dolores Hidalgo...
The municipality has a semi- arid climate and part of the local flora is consumed as food by the population, fruits such as tunas, xoconostles, chilitos, borrachitas and garambullos stand out. Among the most representative crops are beans, chili peppers, chickpeas, zucchini, corn and jet chili peppers. Among the typical dishes from Dolo is the vitualla, a chickpea and carrot-based stew served at weddings and other family celebrations; and chiles de chorro rellenos, a variety of chili endemic to the region filled with beans, cheese or ground meat. Dolores is famous for its exotic ice cream flavors. Try them at the main square, there are two vendors, offering strange flavors such as mole (chili and chocolate sauce), beer, strawberries and cream, and avocado. Each ice cream or "Helado" in Spanish is around M$15. Some of the traditional drinks are the white atole de puscua, a preparation of ground cacahuazintle white corn cooked in water; the gruel black cocoa shell and colonche, an alcoholic beverage of tuna. In Dolores there are clubs and bars that you can go to just ask taxi cab drivers and they would take you anywhere. The most famous are 21.1568-100.92131 Gruperrona and Cabina de Cesar. The climate of Dolores Hidalgo favors the cultivation of the vine and the production of wine, especially sweet wines such as muscatel, port, sherry and vermouth.
Festivals & Events
Experience the vibrant festivals and cultural celebrations of Dolores Hidalgo.
Dolores is famous for its Talavera ceramic (pottery) items such as tiles, vases, and pots. The majority of the city's ceramics stores are clustered along 21.1592-100.94041 Avenida José Alfredo Jiménez on the western edge of the centro. Next to the parish, there are several stalls selling small cacti, local liquors such as honey liquor or cacti liquor, and other local crafts. Buying from them will make their day. The municipality has a semi- arid climate and part of the local flora is consumed as food by the population, fruits such as tunas, xoconostles, chilitos, borrachitas and garambullos stand out. Among the most representative crops are beans, chili peppers, chickpeas, zucchini, corn and jet chili peppers. Among the typical dishes from Dolo is the vitualla, a chickpea and carrot-based stew served at weddings and other family celebrations; and chiles de chorro rellenos, a variety of chili endemic to the region filled with beans, cheese or ground meat.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsTo reach Dolores Hidalgo you should be able to get a bus from Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende or León all of them are around one hour away. Taking a bus from Querétaro is also an option. From Mexico City you need to take a bus to any of the before mentioned cities and then to Dolores. The bus station for 21.15507-100.936361 Grupo Flecha Amarilla which includes Primera Plus and Coordinados is on Calle Hidalgo 26, north of the Rio Dolores. The other station for 21.1561-100.9372 Pegasso & Autovias is at Calle Yucatan 13e, on the corner of Calle Yucatan and Chiapas, one block north and one block west from Flecha Amarilla along Calle Tobasco/Chiapas. The town is really small, everything is within walking distance. Every night there's a re-creation of the famous cry for freedom at the main square with light and sound effects. Dolores is famous for its Talavera ceramic (pottery) items such as tiles, vases, and pots. The majority of the city's ceramics stores are clustered along 21.1592-100....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The town is really small, everything is within walking distance. Every night there's a re-creation of the famous cry for freedom at the main square with light and sound effects. Dolores is famous for its Talavera ceramic (pottery) items such as tiles, vases, and pots. The majority of the city's ceramics stores are clustered along 21.1592-100.94041 Avenida José Alfredo Jiménez on the western edge of the centro. Next to the parish, there are several stalls selling small cacti, local liquors such as honey liquor or cacti liquor, and other local crafts. Buying from them will make their day. The municipality has a semi- arid climate and part of the local flora is consumed as food by the population, fruits such as tunas, xoconostles, chilitos, borrachitas and garambullos stand out. Among the most representative crops are beans, chili peppers, chickpeas, zucchini, corn and jet chili peppers.
Where to Stay
Dolores is a safe place by Mexican standards. Overall, people are nice and willing to help if you need directions.
Money & Budget
Dolores is famous for its Talavera ceramic (pottery) items such as tiles, vases, and pots. The majority of the city's ceramics stores are clustered along 21.1592-100.94041 Avenida José Alfredo Jiménez on the western edge of the centro. Next to the parish, there are several stalls selling small cacti, local liquors such as honey liquor or cacti liquor, and other local crafts. Buying from them will make their day. The municipality has a semi- arid climate and part of the local flora is consumed as food by the population, fruits such as tunas, xoconostles, chilitos, borrachitas and garambullos stand out. Among the most representative crops are beans, chili peppers, chickpeas, zucchini, corn and jet chili peppers.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
Dolores is a safe place by Mexican standards. Overall, people are nice and willing to help if you need directions.
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Glimpses of Dolores Hidalgo
Children in Mexico at dedication of water cistern in rural community.
Children in Mexico at dedication of water cistern in rural community.
Children in Mexico at dedication of water cistern in rural community.
Children in Mexico at dedication of water cistern in rural community.
Children in Mexico at dedication of water cistern in rural community.
Children in Mexico at dedication of water cistern in rural community.
Children in Mexico at dedication of water cistern in rural community.
Children in Mexico at dedication of water cistern in rural community.
Children in Mexico at dedication of water cistern in rural community.
Children in Mexico at dedication of water cistern in rural community.
Children in Mexico at dedication of water cistern in rural community.
Children in Mexico at dedication of water cistern in rural community.
Children in Mexico at dedication of water cistern in rural community.