El Pipila, A 28-meter tall statue of an independence hero, atop the San Miguel hill. To reach this place use the funicular (cable car) just behind Teatro Juarez. Juan Jose Martinez, or also known as El Pipila, is the legend of a hero who wore a stone slab on his back to protect himself while burning the Spanish troops holed up in the Alhóndiga, or granary in September 1810. The view is beautiful, particularly at night.
Jardin de la Union in Centro has several restaurants around the garden.
Teatro Juarez In the Jardin de la Union. The architecture of this theater is part roman, part greek and part moorish, making it a really beautiful building. Inaugurated in 1903 by President Porfirio Diaz.
Teatro Principal
Callejon del Beso (Back alley of the kiss) Next to Plaza de los Angeles, in downtowwn. Two balconies separated by only 69 centimeters is home of an old love legend. For a few pennies some children will tell you the story.
Temple of the Company of Jesus Built from 1747 to 1765.
Basilica of our Lady of Guanajuato Built from 1671 to 1696. Inside this church there is a 1000 year old statue donated by Spanish King Charles I who tried to protect it from the arab invasion in Spain.
Alhondiga de Granaditas Place where the independence revolutionaries burned the spanish troops.
Escuela Normal Teacher's School.
Palacio Legislativo (State Congress Palace). Located in Plaza de la Paz near Basilica of our lady of Guanajuato. This building was originally the city hall. It was built in 1903 and inaugurated by President Porfirio Diaz.
Plaza del Baratillo
Plaza de la Paz
Plaza de San Fernando
Presa de la Olla (Dam of La Olla) Built in 1749 to supply fresh water to the town. In this place you can rent a little boat. There's also a park and a great statue of Miguel Hidalgo casted in Italy also inaugurated by President Porfirio Diaz in the early 1900's. This area is very tranquil and quiet to have a break.
Templo y Plazuela de San Roque
Templo de San Diego Alcantara
Universidad de Guanajuato
Temple of San Francisco
Arquitecture In Guanajuato all the houses are typical and original is a very beautiful thing to see.
Houses
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Guanajuato
Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Guanajuato - updated Apr 2024
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