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Sweet Treats and Quiet Plazas

Start your morning with the town’s famous caramel sweets and a stroll through the central plazas before the heat and crowds arrive.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    La Gota de Miel

    Pick up a bag of regional leche quemada sweets. This shop is known for its tradition of candy making and opens at 09:00 on weekdays or 10:00 on weekends, so arriving early ensures you catch it fresh.

  2. 09:10

    Plaza de la identidad

    Walk five minutes west to Plaza de la identidad. It is a quiet spot to enjoy your sweets and take in the local atmosphere before the day gets busy.

  3. 09:30

    Plazuela José María Morelos

    Stroll five minutes further to Plazuela José María Morelos. This smaller square offers a peaceful break and a chance to people-watch in the heart of town.

  4. 10:00

    Quesadillas Las Tres Marias

    Head six minutes west to Quesadillas Las Tres Marias for lunch. The quesadillas are made with fresh cheese and corn tortillas, and the aguas frescas are a refreshing way to end the meal.

Local tip

Quesadillas Las Tres Marias closes at 16:00 on weekdays and is closed on Sundays, so plan your lunch accordingly. La Gota de Miel closes at 20:00, but its sweet shop hours are shorter on weekends.

Check before you go

  • Quesadillas Las Tres Marias is closed on Sundays.
  • La Gota de Miel opens at 10:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, but at 09:00 on weekdays.

Worth knowing

  • La Gota de Miel is open at 09:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
  • Quesadillas Las Tres Marias is open at 10:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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