Location: Guanajuato
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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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1. Adelita Spanish Language School
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5.0 based on 94 reviews
Private & Group Spanish Classes. We also offer Trimester & Semester Program available all-year-round. Cultural Immersion Program & Intensive Program. Spanish classes for children and online classes also available. Classes & Programs include (free): 1 tour around in the City + 1 salsa class + 1 English-Spanish Cultural-Linguistic exchange per week. No registration nor hidden fees. More than 5 classes per week and each study program also includes 1 workbook.
2. Escuela Falcon
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5.0 based on 150 reviews
Escuela de Idiomas Falcon (formerly Academia Falcon) has over 20 years of experience teaching Spanish as a foreign language in Guanajuato, Mexico. At Escuela Falcon we have the best, and most experienced Spanish teachers. Our staff is dedicated to the advancement of its students. The lessons are planned to allow our students to learn the Spanish language with instructors that specialize in a variety of fields, and will help you to become familiar with Mexican culture as well as the language. At Escuela Falcon you will have over 20 different, exciting classes to choose from! What's more is you have the flexibility to change your schedule of classes each week. You will have the experience of a lifetime as you study spanish right in the center of beautiful Guanajuato, Mexico!
Reviewed By 485amyq
I loved everything about Escuela Falcon. The teachers are patient, kind, clear and knowledgable. I was only there for a week (20 hours at 4 hours a day) but I learnt so much and am so much more confident now. My Spanish is still basic but I can have conversations now and ask important questions as I continue my travels through Mexico. I was taught my Mauricio, Ivonne, Camila and Ricardo. They were all great but very different in their teaching styles. This combination worked really well though for me, as I got a good balance and got to hear lots of different accents. I would highly recommend this school (there are also tons of fun social activities organised that help the community to bond), and hope to visit again in the future!
3. Gorky Pottery by Gorky Gonzalez
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Mexican National Award dish sets, cups & saucers, mugs, tiles, wall tiles, wall platters, salt & pepper shakers, flower base, lamps, sinks
Reviewed By Spicy2
My husband and I have visited this wonderful place on each of our trips to Guanajuato. If you love pottery and ceramics then do try and make the time to visit. The folks that work there are warm and helpful. We were lucky to meet Gorky Jr. on our second visit and he made us feel so welcome. We had 2 boxes of ceramics sent to our home and all of our treasures arrived in perfect condition.
4. Escuela Mexicana
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5.0 based on 106 reviews
We are a Culture and Spanish language school with more than 20 years of experience, providing our students with the best immersion and learning in Guanajuato. Besides our Spanish programs, we offer Cooking lessons, Dance lessons and cultural workshops daily with the continued support and dissemination of Mexican culture. We are culture, We are tradition, We are Escuela Mexicana. Follow our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/escuelamexicana , facebook page and Instagram for more information.
Reviewed By julievida - Golden, United States
I have attended almost all of the Spanish schools in Guanajuato over the past 10 years of coming to Guanajuato and really think Escuela Mexicana is the best one!!! My husband and I attended group classes for 3 weeks and really advanced a lot in our Spanish. The teachers were really excellent and class sizes were small. We were there for Dia De Los Muertos and Escuela Mexicana taught us how to make an altar along with all of its meaning.. including putting up photos of my deceased parents. We also made a tapete (made from colored sawdust) of the famous Diego mural. There were lots of other interesting activities all the time. But the best was learning Espanol.
5. La Hacienda Spanish School - Day Classes
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5.0 based on 56 reviews
La Hacienda Spanish School is a small, friendly and intimate language school based in the charming colonial town of Guanajuato, Mexico. We offer one of the most affordable opportunities in the city to dive into the enchanting language and culture of Mexico. We make learning Spanish fun! Our dedicated team of teachers adapt to your learning style and meet you right where you are at in your abilities and interests. This creates a comfortable, supportive learning environment for you to thrive in. Whether you are a beginner or advanced student, or somewhere in between, you will emerge from La Hacienda Spanish School thrilled with your new confidence to communicate and to connect with others in Spanish.
Reviewed By s8c - Ellicott City, United States
I just returned from 2 weeks in Guanajuato attending 4 hours of classes a day at La Hacienda and exploring the city. The staff there is very knowledgeable, welcoming, and accommodating! As an intermediate to advanced student I learned new aspects and intricacies of grammar as well as enjoying opportunities for stimulating conversation and vocabulary expansion, thanks to my teachers, Luis and Mariana. The school also arranged a pleasant homestay and offered tips for touring the very vibrant city of Guanajuato. Wish we could have stayed longer!
6. Fenix Language School
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Learning Spanish has never been as easy as it is now with My fenix. Students can personalize their learning process, according to their needs and level of experience. Our objective is that Spanish students can learn new skills easily from anywhere in the world. it's time to be able to take charge of learning!
Reviewed By 107trevorh - California, United States
I was interested in improving my medical and conversational Spanish. The teachers tailored their teaching to my interests and skill level. All the teachers were very friendly and easy to talk to. I learned a ton. They also took us on several hikes. They also gave us great recommendations for things to do in Guanajuato and the best places to eat. I would highly recommend the Fenix language school to anyone looking to improve their Spanish.
7. Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhondiga de Granaditas
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4.5 based on 1,074 reviews
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.
8. Museo Casa Diego Rivera
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4.5 based on 826 reviews
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.
9. Museo Iconografico del Quijote
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4.5 based on 425 reviews
This museum is dedicated to the story of Don Quixote and displays statues, murals and other depictions of this famous literary figure.
Reviewed By PaulPapich - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
My wife and I loved this museum. Imagine, an entire museum dedicated to the mythical exploits of a fictional character. This might seem absurd, but then you visit the museum and the genius of the place reveals itself. The many galleries contain lovely works of art depicting the improbable events in the lives of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, and scholarly books about the author, Don Miguel de Cervantes, and his world-famous book. My wife and I loved this place. In fact, we visited twice in our five-day stay.
10. Parroquia de Basilica Colegiata de Nuestra Senora de Guanajuato
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4.5 based on 677 reviews
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.
