Comonfort
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◈ Its civil architecture and scenic landscapes will seduce you. The atmosphere is a real melting pot of indigenous and colonial elements, which is embodied by its religious celebrations and its gastronomic legacy.
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◆ Try the ceremonial tortillas.
◆ Visit a workshop where they make molcajetes.
◆ Walk through the textile town of Soria.
Fall for its colonial treasures and its picturesque landscapes; contemplate the way indigenous and colonial elements are embodied by their religious celebrations and gastronomical legacy.
❖ Antiguo Palacio Municipal
Visit the Old Municipal Palace (or Town Hall) building and discover the beautiful murals within it that tell this Magical Town’s story.
The murals were created by the artists Horacio Reséndiz and Arturo Elías Islas, and they depict the town’s pre-Hispanic past, its participation in the War of Independence and the traditions that have been conserved in Comonfort.
❖ Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís
The Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church is home of the town’s patron saint and was built between the end of the 16th century and the middle of the 17th century. Inside, on both sides, you will see four baroque altarpieces made of mesquite wood and quilted in gold leaf that were created in the 18th century. Halfway along the central nave the Pintura de las Ánimas (painting of the souls in Purgatory) stands out, an oil painting attributed to the New Spanish artist Miguel Cabrera.
❖ Ceremonial Tortillas
Discover the beauty of Otomí tortillas, made in this Magical Town. Better known as ceremonial tortillas, they are served during the festival dedicated to the patron saint, or as an offering for important visits, since they demonstrate respect and gratitude.
To obtain the natural dye which they use to stamp the figures on the tortillas, they use muicle, a plant whose branches and leaves they boil with lime juice and baking soda. Today they use stamps made of pine or cedar wood to create images of the things that matter to the community: monstrance, flowers, saints. Nowadays you also see how they proudly stamp the logo that distinguishes Comonfort as a Magical Town.
❖ Escape to the Textile Town of Soria
Fifteen minutes from Comonfort you will find the town of Soria. It is a small community that is known for being a textile town. Here you can buy dresses and shirts made of cashmere, at low costs.
You can also buy original clay handicrafts at Subida de Soria Artesanías, a little shop between the two towns (Km 19 on the Celaya-San Miguel de Allende highway).
Also you can find small restaurants in Soria where you can enjoy the best of the local gastronomy. We recommend you try the delicious “fruta de horno” (oven fruit), an exquisite bread that gives off a smell similar to cooked fruit, hence its name.
❖ Climb to the Top of the Cerro de los Remedios and Peek into its Sanctuary
Cerro de los Remedios used to be an ancient ceremonial center. The ruins of pyramids were discovered in this hill. You can visit the Museo de Sitio (Site Museum) and learn more about this area’s ancient inhabitants.
We recommend you climb this hill early so you can enjoy it comfortably. At the end of the journey, you will arrive at the Santuario de la Señora de los Remedios; a temple from the 18th century that was built on the skirt of the Cerro de los Remedios. Inside it hides a Solomonic baroque altarpiece. Don’t leave without stopping at the viewpoint. Here you will find a spectacular view of the whole of Comonfort.
❖ Visit a Molcajete Workshop
One of Comonfort’s top attractions, and the reason for its nickname of “land of the molcajetes”, is the rich variety of their handicrafts. Among them the creation of molcajetes (volcanic rock mortars) stand out, made by local artisans. Appreciate their hard work by visiting one of their workshops. Ask at the tourism office about the tours they offer.
❖ Fiesta de
San Francisco de Asís
Una buena época para visitar el Pueblo Mágico de Comonfort es durante sus fiestas dedicadas a San Francisco de Asís, el santo patrono del pueblo, las cuales se realizan el 4 de octubre.
La celebración se acompaña con danzas de apaches, palenque, muestras gastronómicas y artesanales, juegos pirotécnicos y eventos culturales.
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