Of newspapers around the world praised: Guanajuato, one of the most beautiful colonial cities of the country in the middle of a valley in over 2000 m. To the atmosphere of the university town (150 000 pop.) bear little plazas, a close tangle with old cobbled streets and steep stairways and colorful facades.

Alhóndiga de Granaditas "Mexico's Bastille" called a granary fort of enormous size, in the struggle for independence it was important. Tue-Sat 10am-2pm and 4pm-6pm Sun 10am-12pm 28 de Septiembre/Mendizabal

Jardín de la Unión Under arcades, awnings and laurel trees happens the public life. A visit worth is the Posada Santa Fe, since 1862 a hotel.

El Pípila A panoramic view of the city you have from the huge, pink monument which was built to the city from José Martínez, known as El Pípila. Carretera Panorámica

Plaza de la Paz Once the preferred address of the silver barons, whose palaces the small square frame Avenida Juárez, west of Jardín de la Unión

Teatro Benito Juárez The pompous theatre opened in 1903 you need to see. Tue-Sun 9am-2pm and 5pm-7pm, Sopeña, South of Jardín de la Unión

where to stay                                                                                                                                                                                                   La Casa del Quijote Colonial building with stunning and magnificent suites, overlooking the Old Town. 8 rooms. Positos 37             El Minero Four floors without elevator. Large, tiled room with ceiling fan and bath or shower. 20 rooms. Alhóndiga 12 a          Posada Santa Fé A view to the romantic Zócalo has this traditional hostel, a hotel since 1862. 48 rooms. Jardín de la Unión 12   Real de Minas Modern rooms and suites in a colonial context, large garden, terrace restaurant. 165 rooms. Nejayote 17

shopping You can buy in Guanajuato on the streets and squares favorable watercolors and oil paintings, which often show colonial buildings in the city.

food Atmospheric breakfast cafes and outdoor restaurants are around the Jardin de la Unión.                                                    El Ausente Dos Ríos Mostly mexican seafood dishes in a colonial townhouse- bueno, bonito y barato! Calle Alhóndiga 18 a Bocamina San Ramón Steep steps lead down into the pit of the former supply silver mine; in the mine atmosphere international kitchen is served. Callejón de San Ramón 10, Colonia Valenciana                                                                                          La Gallina Aristotélica They serve mexican kitchen with regional dishes. Alonso 87 (centre)                                           Cafetería El Truco Siete Unconventional restaurant with lot of art and casual atmosphere, light meals and snacks. Calle del Truco 7