Dolores Hidalgo & Atotonilco Tour

Come with me to explore this little charming town: Dolores Hidalgo, the birthplace of the Mexican Independence from Spain. This historical town is famous for three things: its traditional ice cream flavours that are locally elaborated (LIKE CEVICHE FLAVOR), its world class talavera pottery and its role on Mexican History. In this tour, we will learn about the Mexican Independence, explore its market where we can try some spectacular carnitas tacos and Ice cream and explore through one of the traditional pottery workshops and finally discover one of the most hidden gems in Mexico: The chapel of Atotonilco, known as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas. Immerse with me on this tour filled with history flavors and colors!

- First, we’ll head from San Miguel towards the city of Dolores Hidalgo, the cradle of Mexican Independence. We’ll arrive directly to the Church of our Lady of Dolores, where we’ll admire it’s beautiful baroque facade and go inside to see the incredible altars. - After the church, we’ll talk about Mexico’s independence, it’s roots, causes and effects on past and current culture. The city itself is a monument to Hidalgo (the man behind the independence movement) so murals of him and the movement decorate the city. - After that we’ll head to the main square to enjoy one of the many many ice cream flavors that the town is famous for. You can try avocado ice cream, or mole ice cream, even seafood ice cream. More easily accessible and delicious flavors are also available so don’t worry! On our way back to San Miguel, we’ll stop at Atotonilco, “The Sistine Chapel of America”, here we’ll appreciate the frescos that were painted in the 18th century, considered the highest expression of Mexican Baroque.