Guanajuato
Mexico
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Quinta Las Acacias
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El Meson de los Poetas
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About Guanajuato
The Mexican city of Guanajuato is the capital of the state of the same name. It is located at 370 km (230 miles) northwest of Mexico City, at an elevation of 1,996 m (6,550 ft) above sea level.
Guanajuato is also the surrounding municipality of which the city is municipal seat. The city of Guanajuato lies near the western edge of the municipality, which includes numerous smaller outlying communities, the largest of which are Marfil, Yerbabuena, and Santa Teresa. The historic town and adjacent mines are a World Heritage Site.
Guanajuato has no traffic lights or neon signs, creating an extremely enjoyable place to walk, peaceful, yet with plenty of life in the streets, and plenty to see.
Guanajuato is a University Town as the University of Guanajuato is important being the only school in Mexico whose main building appears in an official banknote (mil pesos).
Sites to Visit
Cristo Rey del Cubilete is one of Mexico's most important religious monuments, and is said to mark the geographic center of Mexico...
Eating and drinking
You can find an exquisite variety of dishes. Snacks and appetizers, candies including soft fudge made from goat's milk, sweet wafers, custard candies, almond cheese and nut candies...
Shopping
Tons of shops throughout the center offer great deals on high-quality leather products: shoes, belts, coats, etc. In fact, there's even an informal "leather district," located near...
Climate
Luckily, Guanajuato enjoys a mild climate all year-round. Winters are cool but not freezing and summers are hot but not simmering. While the sun is nice and warm, the city's relatively high altitude...
By Night
Nightlife in Guanajuato is surprising in its variety. It starts late and includes every sort of entertainment you can imagine...
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