Guidebook for Guanajuato
Food Scene
Different restaurants in the same place. They have music and art too.
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El Midi Bistro
4 Subida de San JoséDifferent restaurants in the same place. They have music and art too.
Café Carcamanes
8 Cjon. de CarcamanesGood coffe in a nice place, right across the street.
It shouldn't be bad, it's always full during high seasons.
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Truco 7 Restaurant
7 Del TrucoIt shouldn't be bad, it's always full during high seasons.
Hotel San Diego
1 Jdn. de la UniónItalian restaurant at the Terrace of the Hotel San Diego, right in the main plaza.
STARBUCKS CENTRO GUANAJUATO
7 Jdn. de la UniónJust in case you prefer something known.
La Vie en Rose
18 CantarranasBest pain au chocolat in town!
Most restaurants/bars close the kitchen at 11 pm, this one has extended hours
Get here if you want to eat something after 11 pm
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Van Gogh
4 Jdn. de la UniónMost restaurants/bars close the kitchen at 11 pm, this one has extended hours
Get here if you want to eat something after 11 pm
Sightseeing
Casa Carcamanes
Guanajuato is famous for its legends and this house is part of them.
Churrigueresque architectural jewel of the XVIII century with a neoclassical dome. Biggest church in town. It has an art gallery, a baroque organ.
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Templo de la Compania de Jesus Oratorio de San Felipe Neri
16 C. del SolChurrigueresque architectural jewel of the XVIII century with a neoclassical dome. Biggest church in town. It has an art gallery, a baroque organ.
Archaeological pieces, colonial painting and it used to be Marquis of Rayas house.
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Museo del Pueblo de Guanajuato
7 PositosArchaeological pieces, colonial painting and it used to be Marquis of Rayas house.
The Spaniards secured themselves in the building during the Mexican Independence War. The heads of first rebelds were hung at the corners currenlty marked with nameplates.
It's a museum.
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Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas
6 C. MendizábalThe Spaniards secured themselves in the building during the Mexican Independence War. The heads of first rebelds were hung at the corners currenlty marked with nameplates.
It's a museum.
Arts & Culture
Icon of the city. You can even see it behind the 1000 pesos bill!
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University of Guanajuato
#5 Calle Pedro Lascurain de RetanaIcon of the city. You can even see it behind the 1000 pesos bill!
The city hosts the Festival Internacional Cervantino and this museum is all about Don Quijote, the most famous Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra personage.
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Museo Iconográfico del Quijote
1 CantarranasThe city hosts the Festival Internacional Cervantino and this museum is all about Don Quijote, the most famous Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra personage.
Seat of the Festival Cervantino. Architecture inspired in the doric order. Bronze statues of the muses on top.
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Teatro Juárez
10 De SopenaSeat of the Festival Cervantino. Architecture inspired in the doric order. Bronze statues of the muses on top.
Universiy of Guanajuato Language School. Besides Spanish you can learn other languages.
Escuela de idiomas
Callejon Baños RusosUniversiy of Guanajuato Language School. Besides Spanish you can learn other languages.
Parks & Nature
People watching spot. You can also find many restaurants, as well as local cafes and even and Starbucks branch.
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Jardín de la Unión
11 SIN NOMBRE Número 516People watching spot. You can also find many restaurants, as well as local cafes and even and Starbucks branch.
Shopping
B-Store
Mall with department store, supermarket, movie theater, food court and other stores.
La Casa del Quijote
17 De SopenaMexican Folk art from all around the country. Experience Mexican colours
Dulceria La Catrina
4 De SopenaMexican candies!
Everything Else
Cjon. de Carcamanes 13
13 Callejón de CarcamanesHairdresser right next to the apartment! Just in case.
Drinks & Nightlife
Guanajuato Grill
Calle de AlonsoGuanajuato's nightlife icon
University's Orchestra plays here every Friday and prices are very accesible (about $6 USD)
It's an 18th century building
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Teatro Principal
S/N CantarranasUniversity's Orchestra plays here every Friday and prices are very accesible (about $6 USD)
It's an 18th century building