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Mexico Regions:
Archaeological Sites:
Merida
Palenque
Caribbean Beaches:
Cancun
Colonial Cities:
Aguascalientes
Campeche
Cuernavaca
Guadalajara
Guanajuato
La Paz
Morelia
Oaxaca
Puebla
Queretaro
San Cristobal de las Casas
San Miguel de Allende
Tuxtla Gutierrez
Veracruz
Villahermosa
Zacatecas
Pacific Beaches:
Acapulco
Huatulco
Ixtapa
Los Cabos
Puerto Escondido
Puerto Vallarta

Mexico Interests:
LD-Archaeology
LD-Beaches
LD-Colonial Cities

Guanajuato is a charming colonial city with a unique landscape. Its steep cobblestone streets and formidable architecture portray a singular beauty and a stately allure. Such attributes have made this beautiful city a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can admire the numerous historic sites located all over the city, enjoy the quaint shopping and dining venues, or simply participate in one of many cultural activities organized throughout the year.
 
ESSENCE OF THE AREA
As one of Mexico's Silver Cities, Guanajuato is known for its narrow streets, stately mansions, and imposing churches. Nestled in a narrow canyon between huge mountains, this beautiful city played an important role in the Mexican War of Independence. Today, Guanajuato is a well-preserved city with a lively and provincial atmosphere that will make you want to stay there forever.
RECOMMENDED STAY
You will need to spend at least one night in Guanajuato in order to get a glimpse of the many charming attractions it has to offer.
MUST SEE
Jardín de la Unión, Basílica Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato, Casa Diego Rivera, Callejón del Beso, Casa del Real Ensaye, Plaza de los Ángeles, Calle Hidalgo, Templo de la Compañía, Museo del Pueblo, Teatro Juárez, San Diego Church, Presa de la Olla, Ex-Hacienda de San Gabriel de la Barrera, Alhóndiga de Granaditas, Monumento al Pípila, Museo de las Momias, University of Guanajuato, Mina la Valenciana
DRIVING DISTANCES AND TIMES
From Guanajuato to:
Distance in Kilometers:
Journey:
Acapulco 760 km 11 hours
Aguascalientes 181 km 1.5 hours
Chihuahua 1194 km 16 hours
Guadalajara 277 km 4 hours
Mexico City 365 km 4.5 hours
Monterrey 729 km 12 hours
Morelia 180 km 3.5 hours
Queretaro 154 km 2 hours
San Luis Potosi 215 km 3 hours
San Miguel de Allende 100 km 1 hour
Tijuana 2583 km 42 hours
Zacatecas 312 km 4.5 hours

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