The Birthplace of History and Romanticism

This route leads the traveler along the Mexican Bajio, until reaching lands in Jalisco. Here, history and nature come together. Historical tours can be made in cities that witnessed the Independence struggle, such as Queretaro and Guanajuato, or in captivating natural scenarios such as Mountains of Sierra Gorda with their green ravines. Naturally, you will be constantly surrounded by culture and rich popular art traditions in this region.

Destinations that make up the route

MEXICO CITY

VILLA DE SAN SEBASTIAN BERNAL

The capital of the country, magnificent since its foundation seven centuries ago, does not cease to surprise visitors and even its inhabitants. Enormous, tree-lined, and with stunning cultural wealth, this is a city of contrasts where one of the best climates in the world coexists with the highest population density in the country. Exploring the streets is witnessing different ethnic groups and traditions that have configured its population. And as if this wasn't enough, almost 40% of it is rural areas, primarily forest, which makes it a kind and green metropolis. Architecture and art, in addition, make Mexico City an undeniable world reference.

A place hidden in the heart of the state of Queretaro, it was founded in the 17th Century by a group of Spanish families. It stretches on the skirts of a rock formation, one of the largest wonders in the country. With a height of 288 meters, it is said that this rock attracts strange phantasmagorical events that give the place a lot of character. There, you can visit constructions from the 18th Century and admire the religious fervor that congregates around the San Sebastian Parish, and the Animas and Santa Cruz Chapels.

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SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

GUANAJUATO

A monument to tradition and popular art, this is the old San Miguel el Grande, known today as San Miguel de Allende. Its closeness to Dolores and the reference to political movement leaders such as Juan Aldama and Ignacio Allende (born here), revive Independence airs that are being celebrated this Bicentennial. Today, however, it is home to retired millionaires and a place for wonderful hotels and delicious restaurants, antique shops and a rich cultural life.

This is the ideal city to get lost among its streets which twist, cross and end in wonderful plazas full of history but also restaurants, bars, coffee shops and stores. Guanajuato was one of the richest cities during the Colony and this abundance is reflected in its churches, monasteries, theaters and museums. It is also a birthplace of the Independence movement, and venue of one of the most important cultural festivals in the continent.

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QUERETARO

GUADALAJARA

Between well-traced streets and corners full of local color, Queretaro reminds us about the mythical Corregidora (magistrate), Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, and the conspiracy that unraveled the Independence war. This Colonial city invites us to visit it by cable car through its emblematic neighborhoods, with grand Spanish style and characteristic doors and gates. And in the main plazas, such as Independencia, you will find curious handicraft shops and restaurants where you can try traditional dishes such as enchiladas queretanas

The land of tequila, mariachi, tortas ahogadas and jarabe tapatio, Guadalajara is also a magnificent cultural and historical center. The old area has been declared a World Heritage site. It is the venue of the largest Book Fair for the Spanish language, and land of great artists such as the muralist Jose Clemente Orozco and the architect Luis Barragan. Recently, it has undergone a fresh urban renovation, and its bars and restaurants are among the best in the country.

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TLAQUEPAQUE

TEQUILA

There is no better place in the country to buy popular art. Here, the most expert artisans exhibit their fine work in wood, silver, brass, crystal or leather. And to end a day of shopping, Tlaquepaque also offers typical restaurants, cantinas and lovely patios. It is also a Pueblo Magico in the state of Jalisco, which today is part of Guadalajara's metropolitan area

A charming town, where you can find a large number of tequila factories, you can observe the whole elaboration process and also have a tasting of the distilled beverage. And whether it is on a horse ride through the fields where agave is grown, to contemplate Jalisco's tequila lands, or on a tour around the Plaza de Armas in Tequila, to admire the French-styled kiosk and the picturesque ambiance of its gardens, this is the ideal destination in Jalisco's rural world.

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Estados que Integran la Ruta

Queretaro

Queretaro has a capital by the same name, one of the most beautiful cities in the Bajío, full of history and traditions. Downtown, there are churches and Baroque buildings, as well as museums with excellent painting collections. The state is located at a crossroads, both historical and geographic. It was the stage for conspiracies that resulted in the Independence movement. It has natural areas that are breathtaking, such as the Gorda Mountains, which attract more than one adventurous traveler.

Guanajuato

Jalisco

Between tequila, music and the cultural wealth of Jalisco, there is never enough time to visit one of the states with most drive in the country. From movements and proposals by young people in the cities, to the natural beauty of its coasts, Jalisco has become renowned throughout the world. However, it is thanks to the popularity of tequila that this destination is particularly delicious. Art galleries, museums, Pueblos Magicos, nature and first-rate gastronomy make this place an obligated stop.