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Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico

Mausoleum of José Alfredo Jiménez

A tomb in the shape of a traditional Mexican hat and shawl for the father of modern rancheras.

Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico

Son of the Tree of the Night of Sorrows

A sapling of the legendary tree where conquistador Hernán Cortés sat and wept after an Aztec uprising.

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The Chapel of Jimmy Ray

An artist's suburban abode looks like an architectural fever dream.

16 miles from Dolores Hidalgo

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Don Sshinda Collection at Museo La Esquina

An artisanal toy-maker’s works are highlighted in this museum dedicated to the craft of toys.

20 miles from Dolores Hidalgo

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Hacienda del Cochero

Peaceful gardens hide an underground torture museum.

22 miles from Dolores Hidalgo

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House of Laments

Kitschy horror displays now fill the house where some very real serial killing took place.

22 miles from Dolores Hidalgo

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Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia

A hotel masquerading as a medieval castle overlooks a Mexican city.

22 miles from Dolores Hidalgo

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Layer by Layer: A Mexico City Culinary Adventure

Immerse yourself in the complex cultural identity of Mexico City through its street food, bustling markets, and well-seasoned history of gastronomic traditions.

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