Timeline
16:45
Pick up a hot paste or empanada from this grab-and-go spot. It is open daily from 09:00 to 20:00, so you have plenty of time. Most people take their food to the monumental clock outside to eat while the city wakes up.
17:30
Walk up to the Parroquia de la Asuncion. This 16th-century church features phenomenal murals of heaven and the stars. Use the golden light to appreciate the interior oil canvases and the history of Father Mariano Matamoros.
18:15
Head to Plaza Juárez, the main square. The Benito Juarez statue stands in the center, framed by the state capital building and municipal theater. Watch the sun set toward the WSW as the light fades over the city.
18:45
Un Hidalgo Cerveceria Mexicana
End the night with a wide selection of artisanal craft beers from Hidalgo. This spot is open from 15:00 to 23:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, making it the perfect place to unwind after the sunset.
Local tip
The walk from the church to the plaza takes about 16 minutes. If you want to catch the golden light on the church murals, arrive at least 30 minutes before sunset.
Check before you go
- Pastes "Real de Plateros" is open 09:00-20:00 daily.
- Un Hidalgo Cerveceria Mexicana is open 15:00-23:00 Mo-Sa and closed on Sundays.
Worth knowing
- Un Hidalgo Cerveceria Mexicana is open at 18:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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