Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico | Where the War of Independence Began

Exploring the small city of Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico, where the Mexican War of Independence against the Spanish began with a speech by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla on September 16th, 1810.
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Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico | Where the War of Independence Began

[@donstravelsandrants.]

To watch a video of an authentic Mexican town in the confines of my living room in Ireland is truly amazing.

[@Timenow1]

Same here! Lol, except I'm in California

[@terijohnson3110]

I'm impressed as to how clean all these towns have been.👍

[@1976almodovar]

Dolores Hidalgo it's also the birthplace of the greatest Mexican composer. JOSE ALFREDO JIMENEZ.

[@babaduncomorales7151]

Yes dolores Hidalgo José Alfredo Jiménez sus mejores canciones

[@clahernandezvillegas3270]

I am from Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, México. Orgullo de todos los mexicanos Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de nuestra Independencia Nacional..

[@sergiouxsergiou7596]

Nice video of Dolores Hidalgo, authentic Mexican small city, a very important of Mexico history...

[@Timenow1]

Mi Gente! 😍 Amo a mi Mexico Lindo! Thanks for sharing Bro! ✌

[@paulwilson3434]

Excellent voice guitar 🎸 man

[@davenelson9505]

You pass a lot of side streets but don't pause to look because your at a frantic pace. My suggestion is relax and get a vibe of every direction!

[@mjc42701]

Thanks for sharing the sites of Dolores Hidalgo, it was fun.

[@mani6875]

I actually live here! I'm currently visiting my grandma so it's a bit surreal to see my hometown being shown and seeing the places that I always go.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Yet another effort from an intrepid fellow .... Can't wait to see where you end up next.

[@pasqualeabarno]

Hi.. Gabriel... Dolores Hidalgo... Is a nice place... I like it... Mexico 🇲🇽... Is amazing... Compliment... Your Video is perfect... Mille Grazie... 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@garylantz7653]

I was there 8/2020. They have some odd ice cream there. It's a very traditional Mexican town. We met this guy Raul in Guanajuato. Our hotel fixed us up with him. We went on this horse ranch in the mountains and the rest of our stay, Raul drove us around to different towns and showed us around. He was awesome!! Meeting a local tourist pro like him made our time in Mexico amazing.

[@ivonnebombon2454]

Hello, how nice that you have visited my city, I am proudly of Dolores Hidalgo ❤

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Great, I enjoyed my time there.

[@HiddenSanDiegoVideo]

As far as I know, Dolores Hidalgo is known for unusual ice cream flavors. That might have been interesting to check out.

[@joelaut12]

Great video Gab! Really like the background music on these last 3 videos!

[@adelikov9443]

Thanks for the tour. I'm going to central Mex and this city is an option in my itinerary.

[@axelm5191]

I miss Dolores Hidalgo, I hope to return soon.

[@eg5546]

I started following you when you were at 50k and now you’re close to 300k. Congrats! Keep up the good work!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Right on, that was when I was in Morocco I guess. I made a 50k subs video from there. Thanks for following the adventures.

[@tonylogan4092]

Good for you for not simply gluing yourself to Guanajuato and San Miguel. I'd encourage people to spend some time in nearby Leon and Lagos de Moreno, too.

[@santana898989]

So cool. I went there for an afternoon twenty four years ago and haven't been back. The only thing I remember is the church, probably because I'm a history geek and as you stated, that is where Hidalgo claimed independence from Spain. Looks like my kind of place. I really don't care for the gringo havens. Take care Gabe. Looking forward to your future videos. Cheers.

[@BillKing3456]

I just wanted to say, Gabe, that after watching several other youtubers over the weekend off & on (one can only watch so much!) and coming back to this video a second time even though Dolores Hidalgo doesn't sweep me off my feet, and watching you walk the streets again, it's actually refreshing because, in a Richard Linklater kind of way, you let us see what a place looks like without being in front of the camera all the time. I don't mind when you turn the camera on yourself - it would be boring if you didn't - but you're not in front of the camera all the time. Much as I like some of the other youtubers I find myself like looking to the side of them or over their shoulders to see whatever there is to see while they're talking ... and talking ... and talking. I also want to say yet another thing I appreciate and don't take for granted is not only the time you take to edit (and add the written corrections/clarifications/$ conversions on the screen which are always worthwhile reading), but also the time you must take to cram for local history & what's happening and repeat it in your dialog, choose background music, learn some local language, all while researching where you might go next (and how you're gonna get there, and where you're gonna stay), respond to viewers' comments (and take time when you can to answer some things in depth .. . without virtually any typos .... while answering some of the same questions, like what camera you used, over and over again I might add), follow up on leads and tips (you got a lot of good ones in Mexico I noticed), keep tabs on the business side of your traveling, and somehow find the time to watch other youtubers' videos ... How many hours sleep you squeeze in, in a day, (how many?), has to be less than the average person. I saw a documentary recently of Bill Belichick and the interviewer asked him how he felt about winning all those Super Bowls and he responded, "Very gratified because it took a lot of hard work. They didn't just happen. I earned those Super Bowl rings." Same with you - you've earned those 300K subscribers you're about to achieve. Respect.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks Bill, you nailed it. It's a busy job, especially getting these out there almost every day, but it's the best job I can imagine and I appreciate the fact I actually get paid to do this. Pretty sweet.

[@BillKing3456]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos As Jackie Gleason used to say, "How sweet it is!"

[@gracielaflorez3433]

Thank you for showing our little town I love the video very much thank you and God bless

[@VAMagda]

Poco te entiendo gringo pero gracias por visitarnos, muy bueno el vídeo, aunque revolviste las calles, regresa pronto

[@rosiocalderonmedrano6105]

Orales qué bonito qué te haya gustado Dolores Hidalgo te felicito gracias por visitarnos saludos

[@guerocampo]

Thanks for that series of videos from Mexico, make me feel Like I m travelling whit you on those places,, still unknown even for many mexicans,really awesome, where you going ahead after Mexico?,I can't wait!

[@TheHuski]

Cool Video Gabe, Interesting walk around the local streets.. Safe Travels :)

[@LAURISSV]

Ahi es mi pueblo adorado dolores hidalgo gto saludos a todos los que son de ahi y a Gabriel por grabar .

[@EvaOwen]

I noticed at the beginning of the video that yellow bus was moving with the front door which reminded me of the city buses in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

[@freddylopez2021]

OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE LOOKS LIKE YOU PAST BY THE BEST STAND OF GORDITAS WITH THAT LADY SHE SAY SPEND A DOLLAR

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I see, thanks.

[@speedingpontiacsle425]

Colorful and clean city.

[@vonda8057]

Very authentic, loved the video! Go back and buy those jeans! The man with the guitar could really sing!

[@Gorilla_gang8]

My mother is originally from here. She was born and spent the first few years of her life in Dolores. She would tell me she remembers walking hand in hand with her late father as he held her hand while she walked on top of the wall that stands in front of the church. Those were great memories of hers.

[@davidfindley1588]

Great video and history Keep em coming

[@RicardoRMedina]

At 14:44: The lady vendor is asking if you are going to take anything to your home.

[@karmathegiant]

So many street vendors 😊

[@josemerino1019]

thank you for coming buddy my city is you city 2 thank you for coming😉🎥👍

[@universojuanluis12]

So are you going to refer to this part of the country as the real Mexico?!! Because judging by the people this is not a touristy place but yet very nice!!

[@danielgonzalez3550]

Yes it is , es Un Pueblo Magico A magic Pueblo reffering as A Tourist Place to Visit Theres Several In Mexico!

[@abrahamguerra2520]

@@danielgonzalez3550 121 pueblos magicos to be exact.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

06:14 -- Ranchero duds for the Gents, I see ... straw, cowboy-looking lids, plaid shirts (long-sleeved usually) and tooled leather belts ... 06:51 -- Zapateria! A shoes store on our right ... 08:09 -- Hehe, the whole bunch riding in the back of an open-faced truck is what you see a ton of in Hawai'i.

[@thewanderer3341]

Awesome little city Gabe 😎 seems like it’s right on the oceans edge, safe travels Gabe ☀️🌴✌🏼

[@hermelindawilliams5393]

What an amazing job you've done in my hometown. I was born there and I love el pueblo. 10+

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Muchas gracias.

[@joehoang4826]

Have you already tried a michelada while in Mexico? I'm sure you'll go back to regular beer. I think negra modelo and Bohemia are pretty nice choices.

[@marafarnham595]

Another awesome video Gabriel! 😊❤ Ty 😊❤ stay safe

[@chacongarcia]

That icecream they sell in the main square is a must eat in dolores hidalgo 😜

[@lilikat7039]

Thank you for visiting Dolores Hidalgo, where I was born.I invite you on September 14 to celebrate with us the Independence Day that day we all celebrate together as a family. 🤗

[@shadowcat4161]

Dolores Hidalgo donde yo vivo, buen sitio que eligiste visitar 10/10

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

Nice vídeo dude!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool man, thanks.

[@GeekStreetTravels]

Love your travels!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks, appreciate it.

[@juliatrejo5039]

Loved it. It made me feel present!

[@gheebondima3344]

Gabriel, big fan love all your travel videos. Just one thing. Try to carry a small drone with you. The drone will give the audience an a real perspective of the towns.

[@colibritravel5994]

I really like you're videos, especially the ones in Mexico. I've been here for the past year and a half and recently started making travel videos in Guadalajara and surrounding areas. More to come. I hope to one day have a channel like yours. You do a great job! While it looks like you do just great in non-tourist spots, I'd be happy to show you some places or translate. Keep up the good work. Happy travels!

[@pavelavietor1]

hello nice video on my list to visit. if you born in the United State Of America you can say I m From Estados Unidos De Mexico. Looking for the next

[@chrisbutler6258]

so envious, the " real " Mexico, jajaja , nice ending Gabe ; )

[@jimmark506]

love it ... keep producing ..

[@johnnypastrana6727]

A fitting song for you Mr. Gabriel at the end there... 'La Vida Es Un Carnaval' (Celia Cruz).

[@remurraymd]

more of the real mexico with history wonderful places cheap living especially if UR a Spanish speaker.

[@mikejohnson599]

slowed it down to .75speed so I could enjoy the beautiful Mexican women there

[@doggydeeds]

They really are beautiful

[@danielgonzalez3550]

Theres alottttt sir ! Ilive here Just cant agreee with the ones in the video lol

[@dimassunvalley]

Thank you for the trip

[@paulwilson3434]

Viva mexićo señor Gabriel

[@mariannegarlo3682]

BEAUTIFUL GUANAJUATO..LIKE PARTS OF ESTADO DE OAXACA NICE ..AND THE GUY GUITAR HANDSOME!!

[@mariannegarlo3682]

ALSO CORDOBA ;VERACRUZ MEXICO ITS BEAUTIFUL PLACE WITH HISTORY TOO.. NICE WEATHER NICE FOOD AND NICE BUILDING VEGETATION AND DELICIOUS COFFEE

[@wetguavass]

I don't see any U.S. or Canadian tourist make videos about the Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque or other big aqueducts...it would be cool if you did. Or go to some small Pueblo Magico lilke Zacatlán, Huasca de Ocampo, Real del Monte, Tepoztlán (birth place of Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec feathered serpent), Tepotzotlán, (city where Che Guevara married his wife, and home to awesome aqueduct), etc..

[@leslybartolo3852]

There a lot of gringos and tall people at Hidalgo Ixmiquilpan tbh it’s a nice small place but it is beautiful and Also Grutas tolantongo and Queretaro

[@truedracoenki9499]

gracias por visitarnos.

[@fancybobbybob]

Closing in on 300k subs Gabe...

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Craziness.

[@josegallegos3068]

muy bien bonitos recuerdos yo anduve lavando carros en el 1998 ayi en la plasa

[@libbyjones552]

Hi Gabriel! Nice town but I prefer the other towns. Yes the tourist are there but it's more inviting.. I really liked this town but, it doesn't have any charm.. Can't wait for the next video..Take care and I bid you peace and love..🌿😊🌿PS. I loved the background music..

[@shaniquo3900]

Dolores is really charming

[@Rioshaythord]

👍 Another great video Gabe, keep riding on.

[@teritran_theTurtleTraveler]

Me gusta este pueblo😍

[@scottfine4169]

I’ve been watching a variety of your videos. Let me tip my cap to you sir Gabriel. I myself only just started my international travels. Started in The Philippines. But this year I’ll go to Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam 🇻🇳!!! Super excited for Vietnam. Liners to watch your Nam videos next up 😀. Thanks for the awesome content sir.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, thanks. Have an epic time in Asia.

[@scottfine4169]

Let me ask you...since you’ve traveled around Southeast Asia very frequently. Should I get both Hep A & B shots?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@scottfine4169 I think it's a good idea, just to be safe. I got them the first time I went to India.

[@kasperspardigm]

Im a middle aged caucasian Male and a bit nervous to travel to mexico because of the stereotypes you hear on tv and media. How comfortable did you feel being there?? Because hidalgo is the state we will be traveling to Thanks.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

See this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5bJgJuXqdd_Y68

[@mizzbella9324]

Very cool place 😃

[@lynngelpi6839]

Thanks for the little tastes.

[@oscarbalderas9532]

Que?! Yo vivo en Dolores jaja y ni enterado que fue y buen video c:

[@franciscojaviergodinezgarc8860]

Dolores es bonito, cierto

[@Radnally]

No moss grows under your feet.

[@kandycervantes8773]

Mi pueblito🤩🤩🤩

[@grimmersanches8597]

Great video like the history.

[@ulisesguerrero2250]

En el minuto 2:32 sale mi brother Miguel jasa :3

[@TABCHISJAL]

visit TAXCO MORELIA AND ZACATECAS

[@anthonylemkendorf3114]

Awesome 👏🏼 love your work !

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks.

[@edertvapp756]

Hey Gabriel, Not a lot of Gringos that was very funny. Thanks for your advice of the 1080p 60fps at your last video it really helped me out. shoot me an e-mail.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

13:28 -- This lady's blouse (on our right of course) a-lone, tells me that what I was shopping for on Amazon the other day is the Mexicana REAL deal. I saw this exact same blouse for sale on Amazon! I thought it was so beautiful! 14:25 -- Long, rather thick looking black leggings, and a hoodie worn over a shirt ... yep, only in 80+ F degree weather would anyone who comes from a hot(ter) climate wear so much stuff, plus she has on sneaks and socks, wow!

[@gersonmatos1251]

Mexico heartland it's cool in the mornings and at evenings.That's the reason people wear hoodies and thick looking black leggins.It can get cold as well.At midday it's really warm.Due to altitute these places are still cool during summer season.Not on the coast where there's plenty of hot and humidity

[@MrSgtau]

Tequisquiapan? I'll have to check out that place. The place that I really want to visit is Tolantongo, but it's a pretty long ride from San Miguel de Allende.

[@efrenfarfan2364]

Thank you for the History facts too.

[@godinezfer1906]

Thats my old town ❤

[@martimpalermopalermo7134]

Dolores Hidalgo have Good history

[@cesarperez4449]

Looks like a nice pueblito!

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

I wish that I was more adventurous. I would be so out of my element traveling that deep into a country like Mexico alone.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Start smaller, go to a nearby park for a hike or a different neighborhood of your city or else the next state, or another country where they speak English, whatever you can afford and have time for that's somewhere new but not too far out of your element. Where do you live?

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Missouri. I mean I've been to Europe several times with friends and family, as well as the Cayman Islands. I could do parts of Europe alone, but Mexico has been so demonized here in the states, that it has made me extremely wary of ever seeing it as a vacation destination. Thank you for normalizing it.

[@shaniquo3900]

I live in Dolores, most of our tourists are others Mexicans

[@magrlop9456]

visited Guanajuato in 2014 but not back since. so beautiful! I miss it so much, but husband doesn't want to visit b/c of the violence we hear about. I'm hoping things calm down soon, so we can go. I would love to retire there. born there, but raised in L.A. great video.

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, Did you ever go back to buy the jeans? Excellent price in the U.S. at least 40 bucks. I saw a dental office many Americans go to Mexico, to get dental work done at a fraction of what they charge in the U.S.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Nope, didn't end up going back for the jeans. Got too busy video editing.

[@veryskeptical2409]

He should have gone to the water theme park.

[@babaduncomorales7151]

No paso por el museo de Hidalgo

[@diamonddog257]

5:55 Best ice-cream Ever.

[@MrSgtau]

They have many crazy ice cream flavors there in Dolores. Good place to buy talavera too.

[@diamonddog257]

@@MrSgtau fave : Mescal

[@blancacastillo8894]

What camera are you using to film ?!😍😍

[@blancacastillo8894]

Btw I been there before my parents are from around there

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Gopro Hero 7 Black.

[@silablueray5690]

supernice!

[@christianhansen3292]

buenos dias de lunes.

[@xavierlara8344]

Nice one 👍 You should go to Morelia Michoacán 🤝

[@joehoang4826]

Morelia is a good recommendation. Super nice and not that overrun with tourists like many other places.

[@xavierlara8344]

Yeah It is super colonial and that’s my state too 👌

[@joehoang4826]

When you say your state you mean you live there? Michoacán is a beautiful state and has great food too. But I heard the countryside of Michoacán is not that safe. Is that true?

[@xavierlara8344]

Yeah I born in Michoacán México 🇲🇽 but now I live in California and yeah unfortunately Is dangers but in some areas not in the whole state. but Morelia it’s safe place. 👍👍👍

[@asianfacility5682]

Does Gabriel speak Spanish?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

A little.