Guanajuato

The cradle of Mexico's independence movement, with the silver-mining city of Guanajuato and the artistic town of San Miguel de Allende as highlights.

Guanajuato lies in the Bajío region of central Mexico, once prosperous thanks to silver mining and also the birthplace of Mexico's independence movement. The capital, Guanajuato, is built along a valley, and its colourful houses, underground tunnel streets and Juárez Theatre create a unique landscape; together with the surrounding mining area it is a World Heritage Site, and it hosts the Cervantino International Festival every autumn. San Miguel de Allende is known for its Gothic-style parish church and artistic atmosphere, and is likewise a World Heritage Site. Dolores Hidalgo is where the call for independence was issued. The climate is mild year-round, with the dry season best. The gateway is Del Bajío International Airport.

Destinations

• Guanajuato & San Miguel de Allende

Itineraries

• Colonial Mexico: Mexico City to Guadalajara – Connect Mexico City, Querétaro, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, and Guadalajara by bus.
• Bajío Wine Country & Colonial Towns Road Trip – A self-drive route from Querétaro through wine country, San Miguel de Allende, and Dolores Hidalgo to Guanajuato.
• Querétaro to Guanajuato Colonial Highlands – Head north from Mexico City to explore the colonial historic cities of Querétaro, the wine country, San Miguel de Allen…