The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Guanajuato, Guanajuato

September 9, 2021 Jeremy Dunfee

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.
Restaurants in Guanajuato

1. Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhondiga de Granaditas

Calle Mendizabal 6, Guanajuato 36000 Mexico +52 473 732 1112 [email protected] http://sic.cultura.gob.mx/ficha.php?table=museo&table_id=1004
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4.5 based on 1,074 reviews

Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhondiga de Granaditas

This huge stone granary was the site of the first major Mexican victory against the Spanish in the War of Independence.

Reviewed By PaulPapich - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

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.

2. Museo Casa Diego Rivera

Calle Positos 47, Guanajuato 36000 Mexico +52 473 732 1197 [email protected] http://sic.cultura.gob.mx/ficha.php?table=museo&table_id=621
Excellent
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4.5 based on 826 reviews

Museo Casa Diego Rivera

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.

Reviewed By SeveBellisteros - Kansas City, United States

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.

3. El Cantador

Calle del Cantador, Guanajuato 36000 Mexico
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

El Cantador

4. Jardin Principal

Calle Manuel Doblado sur 106 Centro, Jaral del Progreso, Guanajuato 38470 Mexico
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Jardin Principal

5. Jardin de la Union

Jardin de la Union & De Sopena, Guanajuato 36000 Mexico
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4.5 based on 1,299 reviews

Jardin de la Union

This popular plaza is the center of social activity in the city.

Reviewed By SimoneK10 - Melbourne, Australia

This is a beautiful public square just to sit and watch people and listen to the Mariachi bands. Really enjoyable.

6. Parroquia de Basilica Colegiata de Nuestra Senora de Guanajuato

Calle Ponciano Aguilar 7, Centro, Guanajuato 36000 Mexico +52 473 732 0314
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4.5 based on 677 reviews

Parroquia de Basilica Colegiata de Nuestra Senora de Guanajuato

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.

Reviewed By vagabondginger - San Diego, United States

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.

7. Templo La Valenciana

Plazuela de Valenciana, Guanajuato 36023 Mexico
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4.5 based on 517 reviews

Templo La Valenciana

This lavish 18th-century church was built by a silver baron from the nearby Valenciana mine.

Reviewed By 219sheilad - Tulum, Mexico

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

8. Templo de la Compania de Jesus Oratorio de San Felipe Neri

Calle 44 Ote. 204, Moctezuma Plazuela de Compañia 1, Guanajuato 36003 Mexico +52 473 732 1827 [email protected] https://guanajuato.oratorio.mx/compania/
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4.5 based on 87 reviews

Templo de la Compania de Jesus Oratorio de San Felipe Neri

A preserved 18th-century Jesuit church and the place where the Colegio del Estado got started in 1828.

Reviewed By Passenger186994

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

9. University of Guanajuato

Calle Lascurain de Retana Centro 5, Guanajuato 36003 Mexico +52 473 732 0006 http://www.ugto.mx
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4.5 based on 1,042 reviews

University of Guanajuato

This prestigious university was constructed to blend in with the rest of the city.

Reviewed By 683brucer

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.

10. Santuario de Cristo Rey

Cerro del Cubilete S/N, Guanajuato 36100 Mexico
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4.5 based on 600 reviews

Santuario de Cristo Rey

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.

Reviewed By pakomos - Detroit, United States

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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