Understand
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Lagos de Moreno (with a population of 112,000 in the city and 172,000 in the wider municipality as of 2020) is the 6th largest municipality in the state of Jalisco. It was named Villa Santa Maria de los Lagos by its founder Don Hernando Martel in 1563, and became known as the "Athens of Jalisco" due to the abundance of writers and poets from here. It was renamed after a Mexican War of Independence hero and later featured in the Cristero War, which was a battle over religious power in Mexico.
Climate
[edit]Winters are mild with an average maximum temperature of 23 °C (73.4 °F) in January although nighttime temperatures are often cold, with an average minimum temperature of 3 °C (37.4 °F). Many days are sunny, averaging around 15-19 clear days per month and precipitation is low. Nighttime temperatures regularly fall below 0 °C (32.0 °F) but extended periods of frost are rare.
The Bajio's two main seasons are the wet season and the dry season. The wet season, which runs from June to October sees an increase in precipitation and humidity with July and August being the wettest months.
Get in
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Despite being in Jalisco, it's only about an hour from Guanajuato's largest city, Leon, but 2½ hours from Guadalajara, using the toll system. Bus service by Primera Plus and others happens at this station:
- 1 Primera Plus Lagos de Moreno (Central Camionera de Lagos), Padre Torres 380, ☏ +52 477 710 0060. Small bus station with waiting area and rustic bathrooms.
The nearest airport, Del Bajio International Airport (BJX IATA), is located near Silao, Guanajuato, an hour's drive away.
Get around
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[edit]- 1 Jardín de Los Constituyentes (Lagos de Moreno Main Square), C. Miguel Leandro Guerra 439.
- 2 Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption), Calle Miguel Hidalgo. Twin-towered cathedral dating back to 1741 with Baroque and Churrigueresque elements that houses the relics of Saint Hermion, a saint from ancient Rome who died during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian. Also on site is the Museo de Arto Sacro.
- 3 Templo el Calvario, Cometa Poniente, ☏ +52 474 742 0364. Unique architecture and city views. See the Order of the Capuchinas. Rompope drink available for purchase.
- 4 Teatro Jose Rosas Moreno, Calle Jose Rosas Moreno 320, ☏ +52 474 742 3667. 19th-century theater with mural on ceiling.
Do
[edit]- 1 Cabalgatas Las Haciendas, ☏ +52 477 449 8818. Horseback riding outfitter.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Mercado Municipal Francisco González León, Calle 5 de Mayo 430-C, Centro. Daily 07:00 - 17:00. The town's traditional marketplace is a bustling area where food growers bring produce to sell and local cooks prepare regional dishes that they sell at low prices. The marketplace is a good choice for breakfast in the morning or for an affordable plate of birria for lunch. M$100.
Eat
[edit]- 1 La Rinconada, Calle Constituyentes 425, ☏ +52 474 742 3404. Daily 08ː00-22ː00. Some good authentic cutlet and other local food here.
- 2 Santo Remedio, Dr. Mariano Azuela 345, Centro, ☏ +52 474 741 7750. M-Sa 09:00 - 22:00, Su 09:00 - 17:00. Traditional Mexican restaurant serving standard and regional dishes with some American breakfast items. Full bar sering creative cocktails. Friendly waiters, charming colonial style dining room. ME200.
- 3 Terrescalli, Paseo Lic. Alfonso de Alba 267, Alcaldes, ☏ +52 474 742 0556. Tu-Su 08:00 - 22:00, closed M. Contemporary restaurant with an international menu and a trendy dining room displaying artworks on the wall. Good food but service can be slow.
- 4 La Finca Del Bife, C. Constituyentes 511, Centro, ☏ +52 474 742 3500. M-Sa 13:00 - 23:00, Su 13:00 - 19:00. Upscale Argentinian steakhouse with large portions, elegant atmosphere, and cordial service. Good wine list including some excellent Argentianan malbecs and some Mexican reds from the Valle de Guadalupe. M$350.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Casa Marfil: Hostal Boutique, Calle Francisco I. Madero 477, ☏ +52 474 747 0564. Very proper. Breakfast included. M$257.
- 2 La Casona de Teté, Lic. Primo de Verdad y Ramos, 284, ☏ +52 474 742 4034. Very done up boutique hotel in historic center. M$1780.
- 3 Posada Real, Abraham Vega Aranda 348, Alcaldes, ☏ +52 474 742 2197. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Moderate hotel with clean, comfortable rooms in a quiet location. WiFi available. Off-street parking is available. M$1000.
- 4 Las Palmas, A Aguascalientes Km 3-No. 1006, Lomas del Valle, ☏ +52 474 742 1100. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Moderate hotel with clean rooms that are minimally furnished and lack heat in winter. Off-street parking available. Surcharge for using credit cards.