Guidebook for Guanajuato

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Guidebook for Guanajuato

Essentials

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Centro Deportivo CEDAJ 1
Valfro
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Golf Club Guadalupe Mine
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Centro Bharati is a vegetarian Indian restaurant with a massage and yoga studio located inside.
Centro Bharati Vegetarian Restaurant
11 Baratillo
Centro Bharati is a vegetarian Indian restaurant with a massage and yoga studio located inside.

Arts & Culture

The religious spirit prevailed during the time of the Viceroyalty of New Spain because in Guanajuato, there were many riches permitting the construction of temples and chapels. According to tradition, an image of the Christ appeared to the rich miner, Alonso de Villaseca, which compelled him to build the Templo Villaseca near the Cata Mine. Today, faithful believers from all over the nation come to visit the Templo Villaseca to obtain indulgences, goods, and favors.
Mineral De Cata... Templo Villa Seca
SN Panorámica
The religious spirit prevailed during the time of the Viceroyalty of New Spain because in Guanajuato, there were many riches permitting the construction of temples and chapels. According to tradition, an image of the Christ appeared to the rich miner, Alonso de Villaseca, which compelled him to build the Templo Villaseca near the Cata Mine. Today, faithful believers from all over the nation come to visit the Templo Villaseca to obtain indulgences, goods, and favors.
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Museo Valenciana 1791
Privada Cerro del Erizo
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Haunted museum that offers tours. It’s said that the house was once occupied by the daughter of the Marquis San Clemente who was the owner of the Cata and Mellado mines. The house operated as a postal office and in 1890 passed to a wealthy mining engineer, Tadeo who bought the house for his fiancé, Doña María Constanza de la Rivera Olmedo. Sadly, Doña Constanza was murdered and her husband, Tadeo went mad after her death. Tadeo contacted a witch to help him communicate with his dead wife. The witch taught Tadeo black magic including human sacrifice. Human remains and books on black magic were found in the house.
Casa de los Lamentos
7 A Dolores Hidalgo
Haunted museum that offers tours. It’s said that the house was once occupied by the daughter of the Marquis San Clemente who was the owner of the Cata and Mellado mines. The house operated as a postal office and in 1890 passed to a wealthy mining engineer, Tadeo who bought the house for his fiancé, Doña María Constanza de la Rivera Olmedo. Sadly, Doña Constanza was murdered and her husband, Tadeo went mad after her death. Tadeo contacted a witch to help him communicate with his dead wife. The witch taught Tadeo black magic including human sacrifice. Human remains and books on black magic were found in the house.
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Museo Ex-Hacienda del Cochero
#196 Cam. Real
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Mina de Guadalupe
Mina de Guadalupe
One of the most famous and richest silver mines in the world, the Valenciana Mine is located in the hills north of Guanajuato behind the Templo la Valenciana (also known as the San Cayetano Church). It is more than 500 meters deep. The tour lasts about 30 minutes and visitors can descend to 60 meters.
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Bocamina San Ramón
10 San Ramón
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One of the most famous and richest silver mines in the world, the Valenciana Mine is located in the hills north of Guanajuato behind the Templo la Valenciana (also known as the San Cayetano Church). It is more than 500 meters deep. The tour lasts about 30 minutes and visitors can descend to 60 meters.
Located 5 km north of the Guanajuato city center, the Templo de San Cayetano (also known as Templo la Valenciana) sits at the opening of the Valenciana Mine. Construction of the church began in 1765 and was completed in 1788.
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Templo de San Cayetano Confesor
Km 1.5 MIneral
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Located 5 km north of the Guanajuato city center, the Templo de San Cayetano (also known as Templo la Valenciana) sits at the opening of the Valenciana Mine. Construction of the church began in 1765 and was completed in 1788.
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Mina el Nopal
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Casa de las Leyendas
Panorámica
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A Mexican-style haunted house with special effects and a dark history.
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Casa de Tía Aura
62 P.º de La Presa
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A Mexican-style haunted house with special effects and a dark history.
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Casa Museo Gene Byron
10 Guanajuato - Marfil
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Museo Palacio de los Poderes
75 Av. Benito Juárez
Museo Casa del Purgatorio
33 Teniente
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Museo de Cera
82 C. 28 de Septiembre
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Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Primer Deposito
25 Positos
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Museo ex Convento Dieguino
De Sopena
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Museo Iconográfico del Quijote
1 Cantarranas
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Museo del Pueblo de Guanajuato
7 Positos
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Museo Casa Diego Rivera
47 Positos
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The Mummy Museum is located within 5 minutes walking distance of the apartment complex. La Museo de la Momias está ubicado dentro de una distancia de 5 minutos caminando hasta los departamentos.
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Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato
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The Mummy Museum is located within 5 minutes walking distance of the apartment complex. La Museo de la Momias está ubicado dentro de una distancia de 5 minutos caminando hasta los departamentos.
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Teatro Juárez
10 De Sopena
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Sightseeing

Located in the municipality of Silao, the Cristo Rey statue is the second largest statue of Jesus in the world (the largest is located in Brazil). The Cerro del Cubilete is an important religious shrine that also marks the geographical center of Mexico. The view from the mountain is spectacular and there’s a small cathedral under the statue.
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Shrine of Christ the King
El Cubilete
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Located in the municipality of Silao, the Cristo Rey statue is the second largest statue of Jesus in the world (the largest is located in Brazil). The Cerro del Cubilete is an important religious shrine that also marks the geographical center of Mexico. The view from the mountain is spectacular and there’s a small cathedral under the statue.
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Plaza de la Paz
Plaza De La Paz
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The callejoneadas with the estudiantinas start in front of the Iglesia de San Diego.
Iglesia de San Diego
The callejoneadas with the estudiantinas start in front of the Iglesia de San Diego.
Parroquia de la Basílica Colegiata de Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato
7 C. Ponciano Aguilar
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Casa de las Brujas
80A P.º de La Presa
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Callejón Del Beso
Callejón del Beso
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Alhóndiga de Granaditas
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El Pípila
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Parks & Nature

El Cantador park is an excellent place to go for a walk or jog. Certain times of the year there are traveling plant salespeople that visit and set up their shops in the park; this is an awesome chance to practice Spanish and learn about some of the indigenous plant life!
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El Cantador
72 Cantador
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El Cantador park is an excellent place to go for a walk or jog. Certain times of the year there are traveling plant salespeople that visit and set up their shops in the park; this is an awesome chance to practice Spanish and learn about some of the indigenous plant life!
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Jardín de la Unión
Jardín de la Unión
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Shopping

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Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Av. Benito Juárez
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Entertainment & Activities

- 4 Wheeler Tours/Recorridos de Cuatrimotos - Mountain Biking/Bicicleta en Montaña - Hot Air Ballon/Vuelo en Globo - Horseback Riding/Caballos - Rappelling and Climbing/Rappel y Escalada - Guided Hikes/Rutas de Senderismo con un Guía - Paragliding at Cerro del Cubilete/Lanzate en Parapente desde el Cerro del Cubilete 477-147-9581; 473-732-2591 contacto@turismoalternativoguanajuato.com http://www.turismoalternativoenguanajuato.com/
Turismo Alternativo En Guanajuato
Mineral de Rayas
- 4 Wheeler Tours/Recorridos de Cuatrimotos - Mountain Biking/Bicicleta en Montaña - Hot Air Ballon/Vuelo en Globo - Horseback Riding/Caballos - Rappelling and Climbing/Rappel y Escalada - Guided Hikes/Rutas de Senderismo con un Guía - Paragliding at Cerro del Cubilete/Lanzate en Parapente desde el Cerro del Cubilete 477-147-9581; 473-732-2591 contacto@turismoalternativoguanajuato.com http://www.turismoalternativoenguanajuato.com/
Directions: Contra Gravedad is located very near to the gas station in Noria Alta and the old city road. It’s possible to walk to the gym from Pueblito de Rocha. Direcciones: Ubicada cerca de la gasolineria en Noria Alta. Es possible caminar al gimnasio desde Pueblito de Rocha. Open 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Monday through Friday (Lunes a Viernes); 11:00 – 4:00 Saturdays (Sabados) Contra Gravedad offers classes for kids on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hay clases disponible para niños en martes y jueves. Precio/Cost: $75MXN or $60MXN for students/estudiantes There are also special monthly membership packages. Paquetes de miembros son disponibles. 473-103-5718 vs.gravedad.gto@gmail.com
Contra Gravedad
Entrada a Las Teresas
Directions: Contra Gravedad is located very near to the gas station in Noria Alta and the old city road. It’s possible to walk to the gym from Pueblito de Rocha. Direcciones: Ubicada cerca de la gasolineria en Noria Alta. Es possible caminar al gimnasio desde Pueblito de Rocha. Open 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Monday through Friday (Lunes a Viernes); 11:00 – 4:00 Saturdays (Sabados) Contra Gravedad offers classes for kids on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hay clases disponible para niños en martes y jueves. Precio/Cost: $75MXN or $60MXN for students/estudiantes There are also special monthly membership packages. Paquetes de miembros son disponibles. 473-103-5718 vs.gravedad.gto@gmail.com

Getting Around

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Lince Rent A Car
501 Malecón del Río de los Gómez
Bajío Rent a Car
108 Calle Calzada de los Heroes
Dollar
2211 Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos
Thrifty Car Rental
473-732-6142; 473-734-1026; 473-732-9172
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Taxi Express Linea Dorada
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473-732-6142; 473-734-1026; 473-732-9172