What to do and see in Guanajuato, Guanajuato: The Best Architectural Buildings

December 29, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

Discover the best top things to do in Guanajuato, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast including Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, Casa Hidalgo. Museo Francia Chiquita, University of Guanajuato, Bellas Artes, Fabrica La Aurora, Temple of Carmen, Plaza de Toros San Miguel, Mercado Hidalgo, Visitor's House, Ayuntamiento de Leon.
Restaurants in Guanajuato

1. Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel

Calle Principal S/N Zona Centro, San Miguel de Allende 37725 Mexico +52 415 152 0544
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5.0 based on 3,227 reviews

Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel

Built in 1683, this pastel pink church is the city's most recognizable landmark.

Reviewed By Retired_teacher_56 - Dwight, Canada

The centerpiece and focal point and one of the best things to do in San Miguel Allende is the unmissable church. La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel or the Church of St. Michael the Archangel is as impressive as it is massive. This is arguably the most photogenic spot in the city inside and out. Enjoy the view from the well-manicured garden in the plaza directly in front of the church that looks almost like an ornate pinkish orange cake! On Sundays, the plaza out front is filled with families and their children enjoying the park. The Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar in the Rosewood Hotel is a great place to have a cocktail enjoying both the sunset and this amazing church

2. Casa Hidalgo. Museo Francia Chiquita

Calle Hidalgo 121, San Felipe 37600 Mexico http://www.inah.gob.mx/es/red-de-museos/247-museo-historico-casa-de-hidalgo-la-francia-chiquita
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Casa Hidalgo. Museo Francia Chiquita

3. 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.

4. Bellas Artes

San Miguel de Allende Mexico +52 415 152 0289
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4.5 based on 183 reviews

Bellas Artes

This school offers classes in the arts, music and language in a picturesque setting.

Reviewed By sharedvision - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

So here we are once again in this cultural centre for the arts, originally built as a cloister beginning in 1755...events in more recent times led to the facility being used as exhibition galleries, national art and cultural institute studies and a place for individuals to visit as a grand tourist site..there is a very delightful coffee shop , a book store , musical and art events and many opportunities to be involved in art classes...there is always a special event to occupy your time and interest...

5. Fabrica La Aurora

Calzada de la Aurora, San Miguel de Allende 37700 Mexico +52 415 152 1312 http://www.fabricalaaurora.com
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4.5 based on 2,105 reviews

Fabrica La Aurora

Reviewed By T_Thull - Issaquah, United States

So many art galleries, it's almost over whelming. If you are looking for art in San Miguel, this stop should definitely be on your list. A wide variety of galleries present options for almost any taste. Local and international artists are represented as well as a couple shops selling antique art. Add to all that a few shops selling clothing, lighting, furniture and garden goods along with two restaurants and a coffee shop also on site in this large former textile factory, make for an interesting afternoon for art lovers. Suggestion: If you walk from the town square you can plan your route to take you through the "Mercado de Artesanias" which includes a few interesting shops along, with the usual tourist trinkets. Further along, "Calz de la Aurora" also has a number of interesting and worthwhile galleries on both sides of the street.

6. Temple of Carmen

El Carmen Street City Centre, Celaya 380000 Mexico +52 461 612 0477 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 122 reviews

Temple of Carmen

The masterpiece of the mexican Architect Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras. This church is neoclasical and was built between 1802 and 1807.

7. Plaza de Toros San Miguel

Calle Recreo 52 Zona Centro, San Miguel de Allende 37700 Mexico +52 1 415 688 1379 http://plazadetorossma.com/
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Plaza de Toros San Miguel

8. Mercado Hidalgo

Jose Azueta 80 Corner with 20 de Noviembre, Guanajuato 934000 Mexico
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4.0 based on 753 reviews

Mercado Hidalgo

This famous market was constructed in 1910 on account of Mexico's 100-year anniversary of independence.

Reviewed By GilbertTxMx

Love visiting here when I am in Guanajuato. I go several times during my stay and always go eat tortas and shop for souvenirs. Their food section is great, with lots of selection and real local food. The second floor has a lot of souvenirs and arts and crafts to choose from.

9. Visitor's House

Principal 28, Dolores Hidalgo Mexico [email protected] http://www.hacienda.gob.es/es-ES/El%20Ministerio/Paginas/Historia%20del%20Ministerio/Visitaguiada.aspx
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4.0 based on 27 reviews

Visitor's House

The center for tourist information in the small village of Dolores Hidalgo.

10. Ayuntamiento de Leon

Plaza de los Fundadores s/n Centro, Leon 37000 Mexico http://leon.gob.mx/explorando/arteycultura.php#informacion
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4.0 based on 27 reviews

Ayuntamiento de Leon

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