Things to do in Dolores Hidalgo

This historic church launched Mexico's independence when Father Hidalgo issued his famous call to arms in 1810. Admire the ornate pink quarry stone façade with its intricate Churrigueresque Baroque carvings.

Cuna de Tierra revived Guanajuato's wine tradition after 200 years with high-altitude vineyards. Tour the modern winery and savour award-winning wines paired with local cuisine in Mexico's serene countryside.

Explore nine thematic rooms in this ranchera composer's birthplace museum. Each room, named after his songs, displays personal artefacts and an Octavio Ocampo painting filled with hidden symbols.

This elegant 18th-century Baroque mansion once hosted royal officials during colonial Mexico. Admire its distinctive pink stone façade with six lobed arches while imagining its role in the Mexican War of Independence.

This pink stone church witnessed the birth of Mexican independence when Father Hidalgo issued his famous call to arms in 1810. Attend the evening reenactment of the historic "Grito de Dolores" in the adjacent plaza.

Housed in a historic 18th-century prison, this museum chronicles Mexico's independence struggle through seven exhibition rooms. Explore artefacts and folk art that bring to life the nation's path to freedom.

Pioneering Mexico's wine revival, Cuna de Tierra showcases high-altitude viticulture with modern architecture and rolling vineyards. Savour award-winning wines paired with regional cheeses during guided tastings.

This intimate museum commemorates Mexico's bicentennial with artefacts from the first centenary. Exhibition rooms showcase the Porfiriato era through displays of economy, customs, and daily life.