Instituto Allende Tours
Dolores Hidalgo & Guanajuato
Sat, Mar 14, 9am
Instituto Allende
Ancha de San Antonio 20
Reserve: 152-0226
US$65

Dolores Hidalgo and Guanajuato tours

On March 14, Instituto Allende Tours leads a day-long field trip to Dolores Hidalgo and the city of Guanajuato. Dolores Hidalgo, a center for Talavera-style ceramics, is also where Miguel Hidalgo uttered his famous and historical cry for freedom, referred to as El Grito.

The quest for independence began September 15, 1810. On a lighter note, the town’s square offers ice cream with unusual flavors such as avocado, shrimp and tequila. 

Later the tour heads to Guanajuato, a charming capital city with great cultural traditions and home of the University of Guanajuato. Famed painter Diego Rivera’s home is on the bill along with an easy-going walking tour of Plazas de la Paz, the main Jardín and other sites of interest.

Cost for this trip includes transportation, museum fees and a restaurant-served meal. Bilingual guides lead all tours and offer further insight within a secure environment. 

A free lecture previews the upcoming weekend’s field trips each Wednesday at 4pm at Instituto Allende. One-time San Miguel mayor Jaime Fernandez often leads tours. Reservations are a must and fees must be paid in advance. For more information, call 152-0226 or visit Instituto Allende.