DoloresHidalgo
Dolores Hidalgo, Cradle of National Independence, is known as the hometown of José Alfredo Jiménez and a key place in Mexican history. Here, days go by between the colorful nieve (ice cream) stands in the main square and the handicraft market, where you can find majolica pottery.
This town was also home to the priest Miguel Hidalgo, who on September 16, 1810, took up arms against the colonial government of New Spain. The Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Dolores, where he issued his famous Grito (Cry of Independence), and the Casa del Diezmo, now the Museo Casa de Hidalgo, preserve important mementos of that era.
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Near the Laja River lies Dolores, the hometown of José Alfredo Jiménez. This picturesque town comes alive with the colorful nieve (ice cream) stands in its main square and the majolica pottery displayed at the handicraft market. It is also where the priest Miguel Hidalgo lived, a champion of freedom who took up arms against the oppression of New Spain in the early 19th century. The town's rich history is preserved in its museums, buildings and streets.
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Its historical importance
On September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rose up against the oppressive government of New Spain. He issued his famous Grito (Cry of Independence) at the Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Dolores, built between 1712 and 1778. The priest's former residence, known as the Casa del Diezmo, is now the Museo Casa de Hidalgo, where you can see his personal belongings.
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The National Independence Museum presents a collection of weapons, historical documents and recreations representing the independence movement.
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Must-Dos:
- Visit the José Alfredo Jiménez Mausoleum in the Municipal Cemetery, made with colorful mosaics.
- Enter the two old cantinas El Incendio and La Hiedra where time seems to stand still.
- Try the nieve de borrachita and the nieve de garambullo, traditional ice creams made with regional fruits.
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