Magical towns ideal for celebrating the cry of Independence

Published September 9th, 2021

September is undoubtedly one of the most historic months for Mexico, as it is the time for the national holidays and we will review the Magical Towns that have marked Mexican history so you can visit them and celebrate the country’s Independence Day.

Every destination in Mexico has great cultural and historical richness, so we will tell you the best destinations to give the shout.

Peña de Bernal, Querétaro

Precisely in Querétaro was where Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, sent Miguel Hidalgo to warn him that the conspiracy was discovered, which marks the beginning of the uprising of arms.

So it would be ideal to visit this Magical Town for patriotic celebrations since it has beautiful landscapes and architectural and cultural attractions of the region.

One of these extraordinary sites you will find in Pinal de Moles is the incredible Mirador de Cuatro Palos, a special place for the supreme view that dominates the heights of the Sierra Gorda de Queretaro.

Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato

Another of the Magical Towns you must visit to celebrate the Independence of Mexico is Dolores Hidalgo, the cradle of Independence, where Miguel Hidalgo gave the Grito de Dolores on September 16, 1810.

A magical town with particular charm, famous for its colorful streets, the artisans who make pottery, its vineyards, besides being the land of the singer José Alfredo Jiménez.

Tzintzuntzan, Morelia

Among the most important Magical Towns is Tzintzuntzan, Morelia, located 10 minutes from the city of Morelia.

It is important to visit this site because Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez was born here.

Also, during the conquest, this magical town became the first city of Michoacán and was, for a brief time, the episcopal see.

Its name means “place of hummingbirds” because, according to history, the Tarascans built their capital in Huitzitzilan, which in Nahuatl means “place abundant in hummingbirds”, this name was translated into the Purepecha language resulting in Tzintzuntzan.

San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

One of the most visited Magical Towns is San Miguel de Allende, home of Ignacio Allende, right hand of the priest Hidalgo, who was a prominent member of Mexico’s independence.

This magical town was declared a World Heritage Site in 2008, because it is a place that still retains its colonial essence, so if you plan to visit it you can take pictures in incredible spots for your social networks.