Shaded by giant ficus trees and decorated with benches that are always occupied, the Jardín Unión is the nerve centre of the town’s social life, a place where families and students meet at all hours. At nightfall a stream of people come out for a wal..

The Teatro Juárez, the hub of the town’s cultural life, was inaugurated in 1903 by Porfirio Díaz and is a skilful blend of neoclassical, colonial and Moorish styles. The façade of Doric columns is decorated with statues, the lobby is an illustration ..

The Mercado Hidalgo, a worthy illustration of the buildings that flourished during the Porfiriat, some of them influenced by Gustave Eiffel, is a kind of Ali Baba’s Cavern for crafts lovers. Don’t be shy about bargaining.

These walls have seen a lot of History. In the early 19C they were the scene of a fierce battle between the Spaniards and the revolutionaries led by Miguel Hidalgo, in which the latter came out the victors. Transformed into a regional museum, the Gra..

The Museo-Casa Diego Rivera is the birthplace of Diego Rivera (1886-1957), a major figure in the 20C muralist movement. On display upstairs are some 80 paintings, sketches and drawings by the master, moving photographs and works by artist friends.