Salvatierra Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Mexican city located in the lowlands of the state of Guanajuato
About Salvatierra
Salvatierra is a small city with a population of about 35,000 (2020). The area was originally settled by the Chichimeca, who were then conquered by the Purhepecha. The Spanish conquistadors moved into the area around 1535 with the Franciscan missionaries in tow. A hacienda was established using indigenous slave labor. Unfortunately for the indigenous people, the Spanish shared smallpox with the locals, wiping out most of the indigenous population. The town itself was established in 1644 asSan Andrés de Salvatierra. Two years later, it was decreed to be a city (the first in the state of Guanajuato). Salvatierra was the site of theBatalla del Puente de Batanes(Battle of Batanes Bridge) during theMexican War of Independencein 1813. The Rayon brothers were leading a revolutionary army unit cha
Top Attractions in Salvatierra
Explore the best things to see and do in Salvatierra:
- ★Eco Parque el Sabinal
- ★Hacienda San Jose del Carmen
- ★Jardin de Salvatierra
- ★Museo de la Ciudad Salvatierra
- ★Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Luz
- ★Parroquia y Convento de Capuchines
- ★Puente de Batanes
- ★Templo de San Francisco
Where to Eat in Salvatierra
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴La Bella Epoca
- 🍴La Veranda
- 🍴Mi Terruño Salvatierra
- 🍴Viva la Pepa
Where to Stay in Salvatierra
- 🏨Hotel Misión San Pablo
- 🏨Hotel San Andres
- 🏨Plaza Madero Hotel Boutique
Salvatierra Travel Guide Sections
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