The colonial Mexico city of Dolores Hidalgo holds special significance in its history as the birthplace of its national independence from Spain.
Today, the small yet vibrant setting in north-central Mexico is a cultural delight with winding cobblestone streets lined with shops and vendor stalls offering beautiful Talavera pottery, a heritage style that originated during the Colonial period, locally-made ice cream and other treats. Due to its proximity to San Miguel de Allende’s historic core, about a 30-minute drive, large parcels outside the small town have become in demand among commercial growers and horse breeders.