Considered a Mexican heritage site, Dolores Hidalgo was the birthplace of independence, a patriotic and symbolic feat in our country’s history. At every corner you can hear the songs of the town’s prodigal son: Jose Alfredo Jimenez, whose photographs, prizes and songs can be viewed at his House-Museum. Discover Jardin Independencia (Independence Garden) and the mythical Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, where priest and national hero Miguel Hidalgo began the fight for freedom.

The gastronomic options in Dolores Hidalgo vary from traditional Mexican foods such as the delicious “gorditas”, “garnachas” and “barbacoa”, to international specialties. Try Dolores’ delicious “nieve” sorbets in exotic flavours such as avocado, cheese and corn, or more unusual ones such as “mole”, “chicharron”, “nopales” and prawn. To relax, there is nothing better than a former “Hacienda” fitted out to maintain an authentic experience with its colonial features. On the other hand, there are also hotels where you can stay, whatever your budget.

In the atrium of the Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores you can hear the yell of “Viva Mexico” every 15 September. It was here where, in 1810, priest Miguel Hidalgo began the War of Independence. Nowadays, a light show narrating the achievement of independence is projected onto the front wall of the church every Friday and Saturday night. Visit the Jardin de los Compositores (Garden of the Composers), where traditional bands congregate. You can also board the tourist tram and discover the most symbolic places of the city and its surroundings.