Mexican Independence Tour of Guanajuato
Description
After picking you up from your hotel in Guanajuato at the indicated time, we'll set off on an exciting tour through the events of the Mexican Revolution that led to the country's independence.
We'll start by stopping to sample the delicious sweets at the Conservas Santa Rosa store. These sweets are traditionally made in the Guanajuato Mountain Range.
Next, we'll visit Dolores Hidalgo, where the priest Miguel Hidalgo Costilla, known as the Father of the Nation, triggered the revolution with his Cry of Dolores in 1810. In Dolores, we'll visit the church where the popular uprising took place and reveal key facts about the independence movement and its origins.
The following stops will be the city's old prison, the house museum of Hidalgo, and the mausoleum of the singer José Alfredo Jiménez. We'll also get to explore the handicraft and pottery stalls of this town before heading to the next stop on our Mexican independence tour of Guanajuato: Atotonilco.
Here we'll enter the Sanctuary of Jesus Nazareno, a beautiful baroque church that houses historical murals painted by the artist Pocasangre. Did you know that the priest Hidalgo took the banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe as the first flag of the Insurgents?
Anyone peckish? We'll stop so you may have lunch at your leisure and then, following in the footsteps of the War of Independence, we'll next reach San Miguel de Allende.
The name of this town will soon become familiar to you, as one of the leaders of the war, General Ignacio Allende, was originally from here. We'll be stopping to give you an hour of free time to keep exploring the town at your leisure.
Finally, we'll drop you off in the center of Guanajuato, near the Juarez Theater, arriving 8 hours after the initial pickup at your hotel.
Partial closures
- During weekends, Atotonilco may not be accessible due to spiritual retreats.
- From July 3-24, the José Alfredo Jiménez House Museum will be closed.
More Information
Duration
8 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off at the center of Guanajuato
Transport by minibus or bus
Spanish–speaking guide
Tickets to museums
Not included
Lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 1 hour before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Only some areas are accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. Paid wheelchair loan service available. Accessible toilets.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Turísticos Independencia Guanajuato
Corporate name: Ramiro Amador Bailon Gamez
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
