Guanajuato Guanajuato is without a doubt one of the loveliest cities in Mexico. Founded in 1559, its name means “place of the frogs”. The main points of attraction in Guanajuato are found in the centre and can easily be visited on foot. Location: Guanajuato

León, Gto.
The city of León is known as the Shoe Capital of the World because of the large number of shoe factories operating here.

Dolores Hidalgo, C.I.N.
The city of Dolores Hidalgo holds the title of Cradle of Nation Independence by government decree.

Celaya
Celaya is known as “The Golden Gate of El Bajío” due to its importance in the fields of industry, agriculture, cattle raising and commerce.

Valle de Santiago, Gto.
This is known as the Land of the Seven Lamps, an allusion to the volcanic craters within the municipality.

Itineraries

Festival Cervantino: Every year in the month of October the famous “Festival Cervantino” is held in honour of the illustrious author Miguel de Cervantes, with a variety of national and international cultural and artistic events. Location: Guanajuato

San Miguel de Allende
Built on the hillsides, its urban layout had to adapt itself to the topographic characteristics of the terrain, while striving to maintain a reticular, chessboard-like form.


Trip through Guanajuato
"The Pearl of El Bajío", as they call León.


San Luis de la Paz
San Luis de la Paz is located in the northeast part of the state of Guanajuato.

Legends of Guanajuato...

Legend of La Bufa Legend of Pipila The Street of the Kiss The Mummies of Guanajuato Legend of La Calle del Truco