Trip from San Miguel to the Sacred Frescoes of Atotonilco - 1PM
Description
Join us on a journey from San Miguel de Allende to the historic Parish of the Sanctuary of Jesus Nazareno. Discover the story of Miguel Hidalgo and his connection to this sacred site, a symbol of the fight for independence. We’ll admire its stunning façade, learn about its architecture, and explore the chapels open to the public. The highlight is the incredible 5,800 square meters of tempera paintings that make the Sanctuary part of UNESCO’s World Heritage. After the tour, enjoy local crafts and delicious traditional foods like gorditas, quesadillas, and refreshing aguas frescas. An enriching cultural, historical, and spiritual experience that will connect you deeply with San Miguel’s soul.
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Itinerary
The transportation from San Miguel de Allende to the Sanctuary of Jesus Nazareno takes about 20 minutes. Along the way, we'll discuss the local area, the surrounding communities, and the new neighborhoods we pass through, giving you a better understanding of the region’s development and history. Upon arriving at the Sanctuary, you'll see an image of Father Miguel Hidalgo holding a picture of the Virgin of Guadalupe. This site is where Hidalgo took a significant step in the fight for independence in 1810. We'll share a brief talk about this historic event. Next, we'll admire the main façade of the church, where we'll learn about its founding. We will enter the church respectfully—removing hats or caps—and explore its six sections of the nave, including the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, Our Lady of Loreto, and the Chapels of Calvary and the Holy Sepulchre. Inside, you'll notice the beautiful tempera paintings that adorn the walls from the entrance all the way to the altar.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
Our guide, Marimar, is thoroughly knowledgeable of the history and restoration of this UNESCO site. She is fully fluent in English and enthusiastic about the site.
We arrived at the pickup point 15 minutes before designated time. We waited for 40 minutes after pickup time. No driver showed up and no communication from anyone. I won't use Aviator in the future unless they can make this right
Hello! We’re very sorry to read about your experience, as this does not reflect what happened from our side. Our guide was at the designated pickup point on time and remained there for the scheduled waiting period. We did not receive any calls or messages during that time, and unfortunately, we were unable to locate you at the meeting point. We always recommend contacting us immediately if there is any difficulty finding the guide, as we are available to assist right away. We truly regret that the connection did not happen and understand how frustrating that must have felt. Please feel free to contact us directly so we can review the details together. Kind regards, Travel to San Miguel
Guide was on time, friendly, very knowledgeable- a local. Would not have done this excursion without a guide. We asked many questions about the history of Mexico and this area- she answered all. This chapel is very unique and the traditions around it sound amazing.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so glad you enjoyed the experience and found the history and traditions meaningful — it was a pleasure answering your questions. I hope to welcome you again soon! ✨
Really enjoyed this tour. Beautiful frescoes and history. Marimar was a knowledgeable, fun, and attentive guide. Would definitely recommend this tour and experience!
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. I’m so glad you enjoyed Atotonilco — it was a pleasure sharing this experience with you. I hope to welcome you again soon! ✨
Beautiful, fascinating and historical. Maria was so knowledgeable and friendly. It was a wonderful experience.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so glad you found the experience beautiful and fascinating — it was a pleasure sharing the history of San Miguel with you. I truly appreciate it and hope to welcome you again! ✨
Maria was so courteous. She bought me lunch and both picked me up and dropped me off at my accommodations. She’s extremely well-informed about the town and the church’s history. A must for history buffs and those who love to study art history and architecture.
