The State of Guanajuato, mining, and its rich agricultural land, he gave the beautiful and varied monuments, civil and religious architecture, farms and farm profit. Metals and mixed races. The liberal criollo sentiment is forged in San Miguel de Allende, Dolores Hidalgo broke into the Grito of Independence and fought his first battle in Guanajuato, in the Alhondiga Granaditas of an independent Mexico.
Adventure:
For all those who want to experience something different and exciting, the options range from tours of mining towns, explorations for natural protected areas, experiences and traditions surrounding the preparation of tequila or venture into the mines and haciendas in mystical journeys in beautiful landscapes, to the possibility of relaxing in hot springs and spa’s. If adventure is in Guanajuato, there is much to discover.
Shopping:
The State of Guanajuato has the best options for shopping galleries, arts, crafts and prestigious shopping malls. The vitality of art is exhibited in museums and galleries. The virtuosity and quality of trades legacy is evident in exquisite pottery, wood carving, stone sculpture in wax, harness, glass, brass. Comfort and fashion is reflected in the variety of textiles and footwear.
Leon:
The city of León is known as the Shoe Capital of the World. Produces footwear and leather goods of excellent quality, whose fame has crossed borders. It is also recognized as a business city, with one of the venues for exhibitions and conventions in the country, the Poliforum. Opened in 2007, the Forum Cultural Guanajuato, an impressive architectural complex, offering a space for cultural activities of the State.
Zoo Lion:
Beautiful park where you can admire more than two thousand animals of 220 different species, including polar bears and Americans, panthers, pumas, tigers, lions, etc.. Water Park Cuerámaro.
If fun and recreation is Cuerámaro has one of the most beautiful parks in the center of the country.
Adventure Tourism:
San Jose Iturbide
Experience alternative activities such as moto cross, rappelling, climbing, zip-lining, hang gliding and paragliding.
SalamancaInstalled in the former convent of St. Augustine is home to several artistic and cultural events for internal quality, exhibitions of paintings, photographs, etc..
Teatro Juárez
It is considered one of the most beautiful theaters in Mexico, built between 1872 and 1903, a period in which the building suffered frequent interruptions.
Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Guanajuato
The Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Guanajuato started in the second half of the eighteenth century and in the year 1796 he moved to the temple the image of Our Lady of Guanajuato. Architecturally notable for its large dome and its façade mannerist style surrounded by an atrium of the early nineteenth century. In the interior altarpieces and religious images Colonial.
Museo Regional de Granaditas Alhondiga
The Museo Regional de Granaditas Alhondiga is located in a building built in the late eighteenth century and early nineteenth and sits on a hill overlooking the city of Guanajuato. This building was one of the main sites of guerrra of Independence of the Spanish Crown. Inside there are exposed archaeological Precolumbian, among which the collections of stamps and ceramics. There are also neo-classical paintings and a large room. The Museo Regional de Granaditas Alhondiga is located in a building built in the late eighteenth century and early nineteenth and sits on a hill overlooking the city of Guanajuato. This building was one of the main sites of guerrra of Independence of the Spanish Crown. Inside there are exposed archaeological Precolumbian, among which the collections of stamps and ceramics. There are also neo-classical paintings and a large hall where he outlined the events leading to Independence.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 10 to 14 and 16 to 18 h. Sundays from 10 to 12 h. Entry 30 pesos.
Iconographic Museum of the Quixote:
This is the place with a greater collection of materials relating to the novel by Cervantes. Sets sculptures, paintings and curiosities of this knight errant. It is divided into 17 rooms, each devoted to one aspect of the novel and works by different authors. It also has a shop which sells paraphernalia quixotic. Visiting hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:30 Hrs. Sunday 10:00 to 14:00 Hrs. Admission is 20 pesos. This is the place with a greater collection of materials relating to the novel by Cervantes. Sets sculptures, paintings and curiosities of this knight errant. It is divided into 17 rooms, each devoted to one aspect of the novel and works by different authors. It also has a shop which sells paraphernalia quixotic. Visiting hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:30 Hrs. Sunday 10:00 to 14:00 Hrs. Admission is 20 pesos and Sunday is free.
Museum of the Mummies:
Museum which houses many bodies have been mummified in a natural way due to the high proportion of limestone soils. This phenomenon was discovered by chance by having to dig up a body and the subsequent burial of others. Draws particular attention to some of the clothing of the mummies which gives an idea of social class to which they belonged and the expression of many of them, reveal a burial alive. The Museum opens its doors to see the crowd of bodies to be mummified in a natural way due to the high proportion of limestone soils. This phenomenon was discovered by chance by having to dig up a body and the subsequent burial of others. Draws particular attention to some of the clothing of the mummies which gives an idea of social class to which they belonged and the expression of many of them, reveal a burial alive. The Museum opens its doors Monday to Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm. Guanajuato is about 20 minutes of flight from Mexico City. Rates: – Adults: € 32, Students: € 23, Children 6 to 12 years: 20 €.
A very affordable tourist from Mexico
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