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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Dolores Hidalgo

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico

Updated January 28, 2020

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A cone with two nieves flavors: mole and beer.

Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico

Nieves Exóticas of Jardín Principal

Meat and seafood are part of the frozen dessert flavors available at these legendary street stands.
José Alfredo Jiménez’s mausoleum in Dolores Hidalgo.

Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico

Mausoleum of José Alfredo Jiménez

A tomb in the shape of a traditional Mexican hat and shawl for the father of modern rancheras.
The “Hijo del árbol de la Noche Triste” with its statue of Hernan Cortes.

Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico

Son of the Tree of the Night of Sorrows

A sapling of the legendary tree where conquistador Hernán Cortés sat and wept after an Aztec uprising.
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Santuario de Atotonilco

The walls and ceilings of the "Mexican Sistine Chapel" are almost completely covered with mural, sculpture, inscriptions and oil paintings.
13 miles from Dolores Hidalgo
Approaching the Gallery.

Atotonilco, Mexico

Galeria Atotonilco

Inside this gallery is amazing folk art from across Mexico.
14 miles from Dolores Hidalgo
McLauchlin’s typical mix of Mexican and Indian religious influences.

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The Chapel of Jimmy Ray

An artist's suburban abode looks like an architectural fever dream.
16 miles from Dolores Hidalgo

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Barrio de Guadalupe Street Art

Colonial architecture meets urban art in this sprawling open-air gallery.
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A cone with two nieves flavors: mole and beer.

Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico

Nieves Exóticas of Jardín Principal

Meat and seafood are part of the frozen dessert flavors available at these legendary street stands.
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