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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Dolores Hidalgo

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

Updated January 28, 2020

Unusual Attractions in Dolores Hidalgo

Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico

Nieves Exóticas of Jardín Principal

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

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.

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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Atotonilco, Mexico

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

Atotonilco, Mexico

Galeria Atotonilco

Inside this gallery is amazing folk art from across Mexico.

14 miles from Dolores Hidalgo

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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.

20 miles from Dolores Hidalgo

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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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