San Francisco del Rincón stands out as lively town, with a community of friendly and hardworking people who have deep roots in their hometown and take pride in their religious values. In the old neighborhoods of the town, history meets legend, creating a unique narrative of the past.
For generations, the town has been renowned for manufacturing high quality Mexican hats, sneakers, and brooms.
Tourist Attractions
City Hall: The building was engineered by the mind of acclaimed architect, Luis Long. It was inaugurated in 1907, to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the city’s foundation. The facade is adorned with a two-story colonnade and crowned by a majestic clock atop.
San Francisco de Asís Parish: Construction of the parish commenced in 1694, but it would be completed 89 years later in 1783. Inside, four retables adorn the walls, with the main altarpiece dedicated to San Francisco de Asís. Interestingly, the bell tower was built in the 19th century, well after the parish was inaugurated.
Anillo de Hierro: Nowadays, this historic building houses the Municipal Historic Archive. Its origins trace back to 1920 when it first began operating as a clothing factory. Following 1942, the building would undergo a series of transformations, serving as a dance hall, a school, and eventually as a hat factory. In 2003, it finally became a public archive.
Callejuela 1ro de Mayo: This famous street is located in the downtown area of the city, just a few meters away from the main square. The origins of this street can be tracked back to 1920.
Camino Viejo: This road was once the critical link between León City and San Francisco del Rincón. True to its name, some of the trees alongside Camino Viejo—or Olden Road—are over one hundred years old. Recently refurbished, fully equipped open-air exercise areas have been installed along the road. It was formerly known as Calle Real de León.
Touristic Products
Francisco Orozco Muñoz Museum:
The pieces on display are a testament to the history and traditions of San Francisco del Rincón. Interestingly, this building was originally the city jail.
Opens Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Phone: 476 744 7800 ext. 1210
Anillo de Hierro Municipal Historic Record
In 2003 this old building was refurbished and repurposed to house the Municipal Historic Record. Inside, visitors will find a library and a newspaper archive. Throughout the year, various temporary exhibitions take place.
Most curiously, the remnants of a time-worn entrance to an underground tunnel that once connected with the San Francisco de Asís Parish can be found in the building.
Opens Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, details regarding weekend opening hours are available on the Facebook page.
Facebook: Dirección del Archivo General del Municipio de San Francisco del Rincón, Gto.
Phone: 476 7447800 ext. 1160
Experiences
El Lobo Vineyard.
Indulge in a fine glass of wine while strolling through the 25 hectares of grape plantations that make up this vineyard. For those looking to expand their wine knowledge, the fermentation area is open to visitors.
At the end of the tour, a wine tasting flight paired with tapas is just the right way to end your day.
Reservations: 477 564 2888
Social Networks: Instagram @vinedo_el_lobo, www.facebook.com/vinicolalobo
