Where to go this September 16? Get to know these 10 magical towns

Published August 30th, 2021

The health emergency caused the suspension of the national holiday celebrations in 2020.

This year you can explore new alternative destinations for a tour of some of the most historic cities and magical towns in the country.

Even without going to give the cry of independence, we present ten ideal places to celebrate the beginning of our Independence with music, traditional food, and fireworks.

Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato
One of the favorite destinations for travelers during the national holidays is the town of Dolores Hidalgo in Guanajuato.

This Magical Town is a Historical Patrimony and cradle of Independence; it preserves secrets, such as the Cathedral. It was in this place where the voice of the priest Miguel Hidalgo was heard when he gave the cry of independence.

As you walk through this charming and interesting town, with museums and monuments that narrate the history of Mexico, let yourself be captivated by this place full of traditions.

San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
San Miguel de Allende is one of Mexico’s characteristic cities. One of the most famous sites is the beautiful Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, which was inspired by the beautiful Gothic churches of the Old Continent.

On September 16, the hotel offers experiences that will bring you closer to the history of the country, with cozy boutique hotels to properties of historical value for lovers of colonial architecture.

In addition, the gastronomy will also remind you of traditional Mexican food, making it the ideal destination for those who love good food and drink.

Tlaquepaque, Jalisco
For its traditional architecture, crafts, and music, Tlaquepaque is a destination for all those in search of Mexican art.

In this city of Guadalajara, you can spend an afternoon partying Jalisco style because here you will find where to eat, drink and listen to mariachi music or trios.

This Magical Town began inhabited by Totonacs who created utensils and art objects before the conquest.

Now Tlaquepaque manufactures crafts of all kinds: pottery, clay, yarn, brass, wood, paper-mâché, leather, and glass. Its high quality has created an aura of being a gallery of the best handicrafts in the country.

Puebla
You will live a unique experience thanks to all the alternatives it has for you and your family, starting with a Magic Town full of charm and being the oldest city in America, Cholula is the destination where you will be transported to the past because you will find the largest pyramid in the world, then go into Volcanic Park a special park where you can tour with your family a life-size maze and do more outdoor activities or venture into Africam Safari.

Peña de Bernal, Queretaro
Although you can visit the Peña de Bernal at any time of the year, during the Santa Cruz festivities or during the spring equinox. From Bernal, you can get to know and enter the world of wine since it is on the Art, Cheese, and Wine Route of Querétaro.

La Peña is the third largest monolith in the world – throughout the year it receives many visitors from both the state and the country, particularly climbing and rappelling enthusiasts.

The rock is a cosmic symbol of ancient ceremonies, listen to the huehuetls drumming and feel the scents of herbs that fill the atmosphere with the smell of earth, watch the dancers who begin to move around the fire.

Morelia, Michoacan
The city of Morelia is one of the most beautiful and important tourist destinations in Mexico for its invaluable cultural and historical heritage. It is considered the ideological cradle of the Independence Movement and is home to well-known international music and film festivals.

Morelia offers a great variety of attractions for the visitor: from the admiration, tranquility, and harmony of its ancestral buildings of pink quarry stone, its wide gastronomic variety (one of the richest and most diverse cuisines in Mexico), to its vast array of legends, traditions, dances, and handicrafts, which make this city one of the best destinations for vacation.

Tequila, Jalisco
Tequila preserves some of its oldest traditions, such as the typical blessing at nine o’clock at night, when the local priest blesses the inhabitants by ringing the bells three times. The town stops at that moment, the locals stand up and turn their gaze towards the church.

The handicrafts produced in the municipality allude to the agave and the production of tequila. Clay objects are also made.

The Tequila Museum offers a complete exhibition on the history and elaboration technique of the famous drink, as well as a collection of bottles.

Toluca
Just two hours from Mexico City you will find the city of Toluca, where you will find around 200 figures that decorate and dress in green, white, and red the streets, avenues, and access to the capital, on the occasion of the celebration of the anniversary of the beginning of the Independence of Mexico.

Days before and after the Cry of Independence you will find banners with the National Flag, bells, pennants with streamers, flags with flagpoles, banners, and mini pennants with the Coat of Arms.

The Portales de Toluca, Plaza González Arratia, the Monument to the Flag, the Fountain of the Centennial of Independence and the Monument to the Niños Héroes, as well as Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada, Vicente Villada and Paseo Colón avenues, in addition to the San Pablo Autopan delegation, are already sporting the patriotic colors.

Tula, Hidalgo
Every year, Tula organizes the Civic Event where homage is paid to the Independence Movement as well as to the illustrious characters that forged with their struggle the most important passage in the history of our country.

The Fiestas Patrias in Tula are characterized by a spectacular popular festival that includes fireworks, tricolor flags, papel picado, and of course a wide and exquisite variety of Mexican dishes, worthy of Mexican cuisine.

Among the typical dishes are tostadas, pambazos, frijoles charros, pozole and of course tequila.

Guanajuato, Guanajuato
In Guanajuato capital, you can enjoy a Mexican Night as well as the traditional Mexican Concert by the Symphony Orchestra of the University of Guanajuato.

The capital of Guanajuato is one of the destinations that receive the most tourists during the national holidays, for this reason, they are already preparing.

You can also enjoy a gastronomic sample, delivery of the symbolic fire Independence Route and the civic-military parade alluding to the CCIX anniversary of national independence, Traditional charreada of independence, Lienzo Charro Padre Hidalgo, among others.