Templo de la Virgen de Guadalupe
An impressive combination of natural, architectural, historic and cultural treasures is just waiting to be explored. The spirit of adventure lives among the rocks, rivers and ravines of this region and the people express great pride in their ancestry and history. The land and its people are refreshing and greatly admired. A discovery of this class had not been made for many years, but now this hidden treasure has been revealed for true land and history explorers to enjoy.
Señor San José Church
Donated by don Antonio de Vivanco in 1780, this church preserves a Baroque façade.
Bolaños Royal Treasury
It was here, in this eighteenth century structure, that gold coins of New Galicia were minted, ingots were stamped and the royal fifth was paid (tax equivalent to 20% of the profits made on mineral deposits). The seal of Castilla and Aragón can still be seen in its entrance.
Virgen de Guadalupe (La Playa) Temple
From the seventeenth century, this beautifully preserved temple has a clean Baroque style that is the epitome of colonial architecture.
Old Church
With a Baroque façade, this was the only temple in Bolaños until 1779.
Ensaje House
Also known as the Granada House because of its copula, it was the third and last official Spanish building.
Antonio de Vivanco House
Built at the end of the eighteenth century by a wealthy public figure, this house is known today as the Gringo House, a name given to the mining entrepreneur who bought the house in the 1960.
Grande Hacienda
This hacienda belonged to the miner and businessman don José López Portillo in the eighteenth century. It was the biggest in Bolaños.
Guadalupe Hacienda
Also named Hacienda de los Ingleses, it was built in 1830. It still retains some of its splendor.
Huila Chapel
Built in the seventeenth century, this chapel is located in Huilacatitlán.
The Sacristy
Also called La Fábrica, this historical construction in Huilacatitlán was intended to be a temple, but was never completed.
Scenic Lookout
From here visitors can appreciate a spectacular panorama of the town and its surroundings.
Festivals
Fiesta Grande: pilgrimages, handicraft and photography exhibitions, charreadas and sporting events (April 23 - May
Patron Saint Festival: mañanitas (traditional morning songs), pilgrimages, sporting tournaments, artistic and historic exhibitions (August 6).
