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TOP SIGHTS IN GUANAJUATO
Alhóndiga de Granaditas
An imposing neoclassical architectural work built from 1796 to 1809.
This building is made of carved quarry stone and rubble masonry. Initially, it served as a storage and grain market, but its purpose changed when the independence movement started, and it became a symbol of the nation as the site where the first insurgent battle took place. It is a sober, elegant, and majestic building resembling a fortress.
Currently, it houses the Regional Museum of Guanajuato, which exhibits artworks ranging from pre-Hispanic times to the present day.
Location
Calle Mendizábal No. 6, Centro, Guanajuato, Gto.
Calle Subterránea Miguel Hidalgo (Underground Street)
It extends for 3 kilometers. It is built over the Guanajuato River, underneath the Historic Center of the city.
Construction on this ambitious project began in 1963, involving the tunneling of the river and paving the street.
Its layout adapts to the natural configuration of the route, preserving the thick limestone arches that are now one of its main attractions.
Location
Subterránea Miguel Hidalgo s/n, Col. Centro, Guanajuato, Gto.
Callejón de la Condesa (Alley of the Countess)
A beautiful and peculiar alley located in Plaza de la Paz, also known as the Main Square.
Its name is derived from an interesting legend. The owner of one of the mansions in the alley was forced to leave through the back door due to the town's gossip about her husband, Count Diego Rul's infidelities.
Location
Callejón de la Condesa, Col Centro, Guanajuato, Gto.
Callejón del Beso (Alley of the Kiss)
A narrow alley formed by two balconies separated by only 68 cm, full of legends.
It is a place that all couples must visit because, according to popular belief, if they kiss on the third step, they will have seven years of happiness. Conversely, those who visit but don't kiss will have seven years of bad luck.
Location
Callejón del Beso, Col Centro, Guanajuato, Gto.
Funicular Panorámico Pípila (Panoramic Funicular)
It consists of two cabins connected by a cable on a railway track, similar to an elevator.
It was inaugurated in 2001 and offers a spectacular ride where you can observe the city from a unique perspective.
The departure point is located behind the Juárez Theater or the Pípila monument.
Location
Calle De la Constancia 17, Col. Centro, Guanajuato, Gto.
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 to 21:50 hrs. Saturdays: 9:00 to 21: 50 hrs. Sundays: 10:00 to 21: 50 hrs.
Jardín del Cantador
A 19th-century park famous for the legend of a singer who lived during the late colonial period. It has become one of the most pleasant recreational areas in the city.
The garden is surrounded by a wrought iron fence and green quarry columns, with a kiosk composed of eight pillars with Doric-style capitals. It is flanked by four small fountains. It is adorned with several busts of important figures from Guanajuato, such as José Chávez Morado, Alfredo Dugés, Sóstenes Rocha, and Jorge Ibargüengoitia, among others.
Location
Cantador 72, Col. Centro, Guanajuato, Gto.
Jardín Unión
A triangular park nicknamed "La Rebanada de Queso" (The Cheese Slice).
It is located in the center of the former Plazuela de San Diego, which was part of the atrium of the church of the same name.
It is a small park full of history. In the late 19th century, it was known as Jardín de la Unión.
Location
Guanajuato, Col. Guanajuato Centro, Guanajuato, Gto.
Minas Adyacentes de Guanajuato (Mines)
Bocamina de San Ramón
The history of the mines that gave rise to this city begins in 1548 when the first mine shafts were worked in Rayas and Mellado. It was in this same year that the famous Guanajuato mother lode was discovered through the San Ramón Mine, which runs along the hills that border the Guanajuato ravine.
Location
Callejón de San Ramón 10, Barrio de la Valenciana, Guanajuato, Gto.
Palacio Legislativo
A beautiful building constructed in the 19th century, in fact, a previous building was demolished to make way for this new one. Its facade is in neoclassical style, elaborated with locally sourced quarry stone in green, pink, and purple colors.
The interior exhibits Art Nouveau influences, and the highlight is the Chamber of Deputies' Session Hall on the upper floor, illuminated by four cut glass chandeliers and five hundred ceiling lamps in a row.
Location
Plaza de la Paz s/n, Guanajuato, Gto.
Puente del Campanero y Cuesta del Tecolote
A unique small-scale quarry stone bridge that connects two houses through a window.
Campanero Street is surrounded by restaurants, cafes, and hostels.
Location
Calle Campanero 4, Col Centro Histórico, Guanajuato, Gto.
Juárez Theater
Considered one of the most beautiful theaters in Mexico.
It was built between 1872 and 1903 by the architect José Noriega and inaugurated by President Porfirio Díaz.
Its portico is in Roman Doric style.
Location
Callejón de San Ramón 10, Barrio de la Valenciana, Guanajuato, Gto.
Universidad de Guanajuato (University)
Originally a hospice in 1732, it became a college in 1744, and in 1945, it became a university.
It is an imposing neoclassical construction made of green quarry stone, characterized by its beautiful staircase, from which you can admire the city.
Location
Lascuráin de Retana No. 5, Col. Centro, Guanajuato, Gto.
3 Must See Attractions in Guanajuato
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato
Don Quixote Iconographic Museum
Cuenca de la Esperanza y Las Palomas
UNDERGROUND STREETS, SMALL SQUARES, AND LABYRINTHINE ALLEYWAYS
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