Guanajuato Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Guanajuato, Mexico
About Guanajuato
Unlike other Mexican cities that have an exact date of foundation, Guanajuato was the result of miner camping sites after silver veins were discovered between 1540 and 1558 and that eventually lead to a larger settlement. In 1558 a big silver vein was discovered in Guanajuato and produced nearly a third of all silver in the world by the next 250 years. The city was granted its city status in 1741 by Spanish King Philip V. Mining brought wealth to this town that spread towards its architecture and lifestyle. The historic town of Guanajuato and adjacent mines were grantedWorld Heritagestatus by UNESCO in 1987. The city is a major point on theCamino Real de Tierra Adentro(also aUNESCO World Heritage Site). The city has been ranked by several travel magazines as one of the top travel destinati
Top Attractions in Guanajuato
Explore the best things to see and do in Guanajuato:
- ★Alfredo Dugès Natural History Museum
- ★Alhóndiga de Granaditas
- ★Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato
- ★Callejon del Beso
- ★Casa de Tía Aura
- ★Casa Museo Gene Byron
- ★Cave San Ignacio de Loyola
- ★Centro Acuático en Macrocentro
Where to Eat in Guanajuato
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Antik Café
- 🍴Café Tal
- 🍴Comida China
- 🍴Delica Mitsu
- 🍴El Jardín de los Milagros
- 🍴El Zopilote Mojado
Where to Stay in Guanajuato
- 🏨Cactus Hostel
- 🏨Casa Bertha
- 🏨Casa de Pita
- 🏨Casa Mágica
- 🏨El Zopilote Mojado
- 🏨Hostal Santuario
Guanajuato Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: