Guanajuato is the most romantic colonial city of Mexico. Walk in Guanajuato is a pleasure, in the route of its streets, we can admire the city from all its angles. In this city live an infinity of artists and handcrafts mens that are cautivated by the splendor of the town.
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The city of Guanajuato later in the century of XVIII, has turned in the most important mineral center of the New Spain. In regard to its beauty and historical trajectory, was declared Cultural Patrimony of the Humanity by UNESCO; it is located only twenty minutes from the the Bajio International airport (BJX) and three hours from Mexico City or Guadalajara.
Their neoclassic constructions are plenty of baroque temples. An old underground river now a street, crosses between the city, integrated to the road space the architectonic values of a "hidden city" that is opened at sight with the attractiveness of being unique in the world. In the same sense, the glance delights with the capricious outline of its valleys. The Alhóndiga of Granaditas enclosure where the first battle by Independence got rid, now opens its doors to the visitor like Regional Museum of History.
Walk and admire flame of the park of of La Paz where numerous facades of magnificent buildings are appraised. In this area you will find the Palace of the Municipal Government, the House of Count Rul, the Legislative Palace. This area is the oldest point of the city. Admire the gorgeous balconies, the romantic streets and the parks of the center of Guanajuato. Enjoy magnificent sky of Guanajuato, to distinguish the monument to the Pípila on the Hill of San Miguel and then have a seat in the terrace of some of the typical coffees and restaurants, to appreciate, between the noise of the people and the songs of the students that play glad music. Check the the monument of Juárez Theater and the baroque Temple of San Diego of Alcala they are worthy to admire.
Guanajuato is natural scene of artistic manifestations. In its museums: Iconográfico of the Quijote, House of Diego Creek are some ones and out of the Town, the Alhóndiga of granaditas exhibits important collections. In the the University Theater,are played some concerts, festivities and the famous festival cervantino This festival is organized in the month of October and counts with the participation of 36 countries representing artistic expressions of great quality in opera, theater, dance, music and exhibitions.
Guanajuato festivals festival cervantino
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