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The Birthplace of History and Romanticism
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November 18, 2010
 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
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.
VILLA DE SAN SEBASTIAN BERNAL
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.
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
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.
GUANAJUATO
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.
QUERETARO
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
GUADALAJARA
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
TLAQUEPAQUE
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.
TEQUILA
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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Querétaro
Querétaro tiene su capital del mismo nombre, una de las ciudades más bellas del Bajío, con historia y tradiciones. En su centro hay iglesias y edificios barrocos, así como museos con excelentes colecciones de pintura. El estado se ubica en un cruce de caminos tanto históricos como geográficos. Ha sido escenario de las conspiraciones que desembocaron en la lucha independentista. Tiene sitios naturales para quitar el aliento, como la Sierra Gorda, que atrae a más de un viajero aventurero.
Guanajuato
Cuando se habla de Guanajuato, se habla de arquitectura barroca, de prósperas minas coloniales y de mitos y leyendas que forman parte de nuestra riqueza cultural. Los héroes de la Independencia viven en el corazón de pueblos mágicos como Dolores Hidalgo y San Miguel Allende. Estos sitios atrapan al viajero en busca del descanso y el sabor del pasado. En Guanajuato, la ciudad capital, las enredadas calles cada año son el escenario de uno de los festivales artísticos más importantes del continente.
Distrito Federal
Todo confluye en esta gran urbe, la más antigua del continente americano: edificios coloniales, vestigios prehispánicos y la vorágine de la vida contemporánea. Su variedad de espacios culturales y de sitios patrimoniales le han conferido su carácter cosmopolita. Sus barrios, todos distintos, ofrecen experiencias bohemias, sofisticadas, divertidas, de aprendizaje y mucho más. Pero conocer el Centro Histórico, donde todo se originó, es sin duda imprescindible. Y en el abanico de posibilidades del Distrito Federal no falta el ámbito rural, cápsulas de paz verde como las que ofrecen paseos por los canales de Xochimilco.
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