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ADVENTURE IN NORTHEAST GUANAJUATO
For nature lovers, this is the ideal place to admire beautiful landscapes, valleys, magnetic zones, rock formations, cave paintings, 17th-century religious architecture, and hacienda buildings.
Special mention should be made of the San José Iturbide Parish, whose construction began in 1866 in a beautiful Neoclassical style. This parish and many other historical buildings, such as El Caracol Square, the Alameda, or the El Diezmo hotel, can be explored by walking or biking through the streets of the town.
Here, you can become an ultralight pilot and enjoy an incomparable view.
San José Iturbide
What to See in San José Iturbide
Tourist Attractions in San José Iturbide
Plaza Principal (Main Plaza)
The town has a beautiful tree-lined main square with a typical kiosk in the middle, where you can sit on one of the wrought-iron benches and enjoy the surrounding scenery. On one side of the square, you will find the Municipal Palace.
Parroquia de San José Iturbide
Located in the opposite corner of the main square, it is considered one of the most impressive religious constructions in the country.
Its spacious vestibule with columns evokes the Church of San Pedro in the Vatican. On the facade, you can read the Latin inscription Deo Optimo Maximo Sub Invocat Sante Joseph, which means "To the Great and Supreme God Under the Invocation of Saint Joseph." Deo Optimo Maximo Sub Invocat Sante Joseph que significa “Al Dios Grandioso y Excelso Bajo la Invocación Del Señor San José”.
The building dates back to the second half of the 19th century, and its design was carried out by architect Ramón Ramírez and Arangoiti. The church is also known for its pipe organ, which was acquired from a synagogue in the United States.
Artropodario Zuuehai
If you are interested in or curious about insects, this is a place you can't miss. It has a wide variety of arachnids, crustaceans, centipedes, and millipedes. You can also discover myths, traditions, and realities about these small (and sometimes not so small) creatures. Additionally, there are activities such as conferences, talks, and guided visits.
What to Do in San José Iturbide
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UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES IN SAN JOSÉ ITURBIDE
Explore Arroyo Seco
Visit Vergel de Bernalejo
Live a unique experience at the El Salto Vacation Center
Explore the Cañón de los Milagros or the Iglesias (Churches)
If you enjoy adrenaline and extreme sports, you must visit the Cañón de los Milagros or the Iglesias, located in the community of Buenavistilla in the municipality of San José Iturbide.
The whimsical shape of its rocks is a natural creation, and its name, Las Iglesias (The Churches), was given by the nearby inhabitants who claim that the rocks used to detach and, upon falling to the ground, produced a sound similar to a bell toll. Some of the rocks even resemble an altar.
During the month of September, the residents of Buenavistilla celebrate the Virgin of Guadalupe, and they hold a mass to thank her for the favors or miracles she has granted them.
You can reach this unique place by car, on foot, by ATV, or on horseback.
Visit El Salto
If you want to experience all kinds of adventures in a beautiful natural setting, you can visit El Salto. Here, you can engage in mountain biking, rappelling, hiking, ATV rides, zip-lining, rock climbing, and much more.
Moreover, at El Salto, you can have the unique experience of an Astronomical Evening, which includes a guided tour and an introduction to astronomy by a certified guide, along with meals and accommodation. The tour concludes at 3 or 4 in the morning.
Enjoy the Ecotourism Park El Peral
It features a pleasant wooded landscape of oyamel, pine, and oak trees, and is also home to a large number of mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. It is ideal for various ecotourism activities such as camping, hiking, and mountain biking, or simply enjoying a picnic in its barbecue area. The park also offers comfortable cabins.
Have fun at the Acqua Bela Water Park
It is an ideal place to spend a day in the water. It offers an area for children, barbecue areas with palm-thatched huts, a fishing and rowing lake, a camping area, a wading pool, and swimming pools.
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