Best known for its Festival Cervantino, an arts festival that draws attendance from around the world, Guanajuato is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its old town dates back to the 16th century, and you can visit many of Mexico’s important religious and artistic sites. Guanajuato was also home to the Mexican independence movement and the site of the first failed rebellion against colonial rule.
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This huge stone granary was the site of the first major Mexican victory against the Spanish in the War of Independence.
This massive building is a history museum, an art museum, an anthropologiacl museum, and, best of all, the very place where one of the most important events in Mexican history actually occurred. Don't be fooled by the drab exterior. Inside you will find the story of European colonization and its many horrors, the struggle for independence from its oppressive yolk, and the courage and determination of the Mexican people portrayed in the most vivid detail. This is a "must see" while in Guanajuato.
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The birthplace of Mexico's most famous painter has been preserved as a museum featuring some of his original works and a collection of artifacts from his house.
I am a big fan of Diego Rivera so I very much enjoyed his home. It is beautifully restored and has several of his early works, which are not in the style for which he is famous. I would read about him in advance of going as the signage. /story telling is minimal.
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This popular plaza is the center of social activity in the city.
This is a beautiful public square just to sit and watch people and listen to the Mariachi bands. Really enjoyable.
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This 17th-century cathedral holds a wooden image of the Nuestra Senora de Guanajuato that is thought be the oldest piece of Christian art in Mexico.
My first look at the beautiful city of Guanajuato was from the top at El Pipila and not only did the San Diego Church with it's red domes stand out, so did this striking yellow Basilica with 2 towers and the red dome. It seems to just dominate the whole postcard scene. Nuestra Señora (Our Lady) is the patron saint and protector of this city and her statue inside is indeed revered. The chandeliers and interior is stunning too. This Basilica stands at the main square in the Plaza of Peace.
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This lavish 18th-century church was built by a silver baron from the nearby Valenciana mine.
Visited this before going to the mine will be best to take quick taxi ride from town and walk back Gold came from mines in the area very intricate details free admission
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A preserved 18th-century Jesuit church and the place where the Colegio del Estado got started in 1828.
The Compania cathedral (Jesuits) offers a restful and meditative break from touring this fabulous UNESCO historical city. Sit for 20 minutes, and absorb how you feel taken back into history of Mexico. Walk around the dome lighted pews and discover more: old statues, crypts near the altar; the colorful antechamber, with large period murals. At the rear, Guanajuato University or the city organizes musical horn and string mini concert events of modern and classical nature. Afterwards, walk the nearby, narrow winding road past post office, to Emporium, at Baratillo Plaza, and unwind at outdoor cafe, across from OxOx, and there gather your thoughts and observe residents on the edge of Plaza Union. Coffee is very good and the young servers are excellent. GM Lies, WV
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This prestigious university was constructed to blend in with the rest of the city.
Our tour guide included a tour of the campus and we finished in the Auditorium/Theater. Spectacular. The whole campus was stunning, the architecture the history. Really impressed.
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Located on a nearly 3,000-foot mountain called Cerro del Cubilete, this huge statue of Jesus is one of the largest in the world.
We did not plan to visit, but due to a change in our itinerary we gave it a try and WOW were we amazed. The drive is not for the faint of heart as some of the curves are unguarded, but the view from the top is not to be missed. The statue of Christ is beautifully designed and the distance from the surrounding cities led to a perfect opportunity to reflect on the wonder of the creation. Set aside some time to visit Christo Rey, you will be glad you did.
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