Top Things to do in Dolores Hidalgo
The 10 Best Things to Do in Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico
Discover the best top things to do in Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico including Church of the Grito, Vinedos Cuna de Tierra, Casa Museo Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Independence Museum, Calle Puebla, Templo de San Francisco, Mausoleo de Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Visitor's House, Plaza Principal - Jardin del Grande Hidalgo, Hijo del Arbol de la Noche Triste.
Restaurants in Dolores Hidalgo
1. Church of the Grito
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
This 18th-century church dominates Dolores Hidalgo's Plaza Principal with its two large towers.
Reviewed By marcopolo111 - Cleveland, Oh
The church is pleasant enough and has a nice ornate baroque facade. It has been largely rebuilt in a questionable way. The main reason to visit it is the enormous historical significance as from outside the Grito de Dolores was pronounced, starting the uprising of the mexican revolution.
2. Vinedos Cuna de Tierra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By john_northbay - Healdsburg, California
Being a grape grower in California, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to visit a Mexican vineyard, taste the wines, and see how they manage to produce fairly decent wines in central Mexico. It was a truly interesting experience in a nice setting with very friendly and professional staff.
That said, an experience that is often near free in the vineyards of California, will set you back at least $40 per person here, and there is a definite feeling of this being geared toward the "1%" (probably to be expected here), which some might appreciate, and others might find a little stuffy. You do get a nice cheese plate to sample the wines with, but we were a little put off by being charged 20 pesos for a bit of extra bread.
The wines are better than I expected, but good, not great.
It was odd that, while a tractor-carriage picks you up at the gate on your entry, you need to either walk or ride a bike on the way back to the main gate -- a considerable distance! It was a hoot riding bikes back after drinking all that wine, but maybe someone needs to rethink that!
Getting there and back from SMA can be a challenge. We took Uber there, and bus back.
3. Casa Museo Jose Alfredo Jimenez
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By RedShoes_and_Bacon - Morelia, Mexico
The Octavio Ocampo painting was the redeeming feature of this otherwise disappointing museum, where patrons were herded through mundane, just average exhibits in a U-pattern to end up at the overpriced gift shop. The 20p charged to INAPAM holders wasn't so bad, but I'd urge others to think twice before paying full freight. A museum like this could be really great, really more than just an exhibit of Jimenez' awards, but this one fell short of the mark.
4. Independence Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
This museum, located in the important revolution town of Dolores Hidalgo, documents the events that led up to the Mexican rebellion from Spanish rule.
Reviewed By Jesusmiguel58 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
This is a small museum (compared with its neighbours in Guanajuato, for instance) but it tells the story of the Independence with closeness and passion. There are interesting charts and some contrasting murals and Exhibitions of modern artists. Well worth a visit.
5. Calle Puebla
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
One of the main streets in Dolores Hidalgo and also a popular area for shopping.
Reviewed By Russ L - Los Angeles, California
This is a lovely plaza in the center of Dolores Hidalgo. Great place to hang out, people watching. You can buy home made ice cream with different flavors and enjoy and relax. There are also nice places to eat from.
6. Templo de San Francisco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
A neoclasical church shaped by the famous mexican architect Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras. It was built between 1683 and 1715.
Reviewed By ag c - Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
Les recomiendo mucho este lugar y aprender un poco sobre la historia de este hermoso templo que disfrute mucho. Su nombre deriva Gracias a sus iniciadores Los Frailes Franciscanos que iniciaron con un pequeño templo que despues fue modificada por el arquitecto Francisco Tresguerras terminando esta bella obra de arte arquitectonico en el año de 1728. El templo fungio como Seminario y mas adelante se adopto como Universidad. En lo alto de la torre de 3 niveles se localizan las campanas la Purísima Concepción y el Santísimo Sacramento, al frente centro un reloj que sigue funcionando desde el año de 1910 hasta la fecha.
7. Mausoleo de Jose Alfredo Jimenez
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By jaybeeFL - Florida
This is the burial spot for one of Mexico's most revered and prolific singer/songwriters. Having written more than 1,000 songs, his work is still in demand today. Current celebrities have produced many of his songs including the talented Selena. Unfortunately Jimenez liked the "juice of the agave" too much and succumbed at an early age (in his forties) to schirrosis of the liver. He is interred here in his birthplace of Dolores Hidalgo.
8. Visitor's House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
The center for tourist information in the small village of Dolores Hidalgo.
Reviewed By Russ L - Los Angeles, California
Not much to see beside the beautiful courtyard. The sub delegate for the Spanish government originally lived here in 1976. The facade consist of six arches over which stone carved balconies were erected. In 1940, the house was acquired by the state government and converted into a residence for visiting dignitaries. Every five years the current Mexican President stays here when giving the "Exclamation of Independence"
9. Plaza Principal - Jardin del Grande Hidalgo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By mabs54 - Shawano, Wisconsin
I had a very enjoyable day in the Puebla Mágico of Delores Hidalgo. I went on a sunny Saturday and enjoyed some ice cream, a museum, the bustle of several weddings along with mariachi, and looked at the beautiful offerings the many ceramic artists had to offer.
10. Hijo del Arbol de la Noche Triste
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By MarkfromtheIsland - Victoria
Dolores Hidalgo has few attractions. The top 5 are all the church and things within 100m of the church. This tree/statue is a tribute to the heroes of the war of independence. Mexico is full of tributes to the heroes of the war of independence.
Sorry if I sound jaded - it's just not anything special unless you're really into the topic.
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