10 Monuments & Statues in Guanajuato That You Shouldn't Miss

November 20, 2021 Malia Yoakum

Discover the best top things to do in Guanajuato, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast including Monumento Jorge Negrete, Monumento al Pipila, Arco Triunfal de la Calzada de los Heroes, Columna de la Independencia, San Francisco Bola del Agua, Plaza Del Quijote, Indian Monument, Monumento al Indio, Monumento a La Alfareria, Estatua de Don Quijote.
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1. Monumento Jorge Negrete

Cantarranas # 37 Downtown Area, Guanajuato 36000 Mexico
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Monumento Jorge Negrete

2. Monumento al Pipila

Monumento al Pipila, Cerro de San Miguel, Guanajuato 36000 Mexico http://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/escapadas/monumento-a-el-pipila.html
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4.5 based on 1,964 reviews

Monumento al Pipila

This monument, which sits above the city atop a large hill, is dedicated to Pipila, an Indian miner who was killed after taking up arms against the Mexican government in an Indian revolt.

Reviewed By O1024AMjims - Bellevue, United States

Don't miss this spot! Th easiest way to get to the Monument is to take the funicular from Jardin de la Union (about a block away) to the top. The view from the area around the top of the funicular offers a spectacular 180 degree view of the Guanajuato valley, with colorful houses stepping up the hillsides. The funicular is 36 pesos each way (you can ride up and walk down, like me, or ride both ways). You can then climb to the top of the Pipila statue for an additional 7 pesos or so, which makes the view even better. There are some vendor stands selling snacks and trinkets, similar to what you'll find elsewhere in GTO. I spent a good hour up there and really enjoyed it.

3. Arco Triunfal de la Calzada de los Heroes

Calle Calz. de los Heroes 104, Leon 37370 Mexico
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4.5 based on 411 reviews

Arco Triunfal de la Calzada de los Heroes

4. Columna de la Independencia

Andador Perfecto Aranda, Celaya 38020 Mexico
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Columna de la Independencia

The first monument commemorating Mexico's independence, even before the one in Mexico City, built originally in 1791 to celebrate the king Carlos IV, it was replaced in 1823 by the national symbol of Mexico.

5. San Francisco Bola del Agua

Celaya 38020 Mexico http://www.turismocelaya.com.mx
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4.0 based on 78 reviews

San Francisco Bola del Agua

Reviewed By serenosaur

The "waterball" is a water tower that is located very close to the downtown square and other nearby attractions. It was built in the early 1900s and used to be painted over with advertisements, but now it is all clean and shiny metal. Shops nearby sell souvenirs of it, so it has become an interesting emblem of the city. The water tower is lit up with colored lights at night, so wait until then to take a picture!

6. Plaza Del Quijote

Calle Constancia Corner of San Diego, Guanajuato 36000 Mexico
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Plaza Del Quijote

7. Indian Monument

Avenida Colon 811, San Felipe 37600 Mexico
Indian Monument

8. Monumento al Indio

Avenida Colon Junction Calzada San Miguel and Guerrero, San Felipe 37600 Mexico

9. Monumento a La Alfareria

Calle Profesores Corner with Allende, San Felipe Mexico http://infosanfe.com/monumento-la-alfareria/

10. Estatua de Don Quijote

Miguel Hidalgo #17, 36000 Mexico

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