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Ranked #1 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "From the era of Porfirio Diaz" 04/16/2013
- "We never saw an event here so we took..." 04/09/2013
Category: Theaters
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This early 20th-century building is part Moorish, part Roman and part Greek and is one of the city's more noticeable...
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This early 20th-century building is part Moorish, part Roman and part Greek and is one of the city's more noticeable landmarks.
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Ranked #2 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful" 05/10/2013
- "Best spot to hang out, whether by day..." 05/01/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
This popular plaza is the center of social activity in the city.
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Ranked #3 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "Great small museum" 04/25/2013
- "World class!" 04/14/2013
Category: Art Museums; Specialty Museums
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This museum is dedicated to the story of Don Quixote and displays statues, murals and other depictions of this famous...
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This museum is dedicated to the story of Don Quixote and displays statues, murals and other depictions of this famous literary figure.
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Ranked #4 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "Astonishing!" 03/18/2013
- "Beautiful Building" 12/24/2012
Category: Architectural Buildings
This prestigious university was constructed to blend in with the rest of the city.
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Ranked #5 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "see and see" 05/08/2013
- "Great... If you get a tour" 04/03/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Museums
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17 gardens of three acres located on the grounds of an old 16th-century hacienda, which still includes some original...
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17 gardens of three acres located on the grounds of an old 16th-century hacienda, which still includes some original furniture.
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Ranked #6 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "The view!!!!" 04/30/2013
- "Beautiful Shrine Experience" 02/02/2013
Category: Religious Sites
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Located on a nearly 3,000-foot mountain called Cerro del Cubilete, this huge statue of Jesus is one of the largest in the...
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Located on a nearly 3,000-foot mountain called Cerro del Cubilete, this huge statue of Jesus is one of the largest in the world.
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Ranked #7 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "Important Site and Museum" 05/04/2013
- "Pricey" 04/19/2013
Category: History Museums; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
La Alhóndiga (al OHN dee gah) is a large, two-story stone structure near the Mercado Hidalgo. A huge stone plaza lies on one side, and a steep street along one side of that plaza... more »
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Ranked #8 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "Beautiful templo" 04/25/2013
- "Well Worth the Trip" 04/03/2013
Category: Religious Sites
This lavish 18th-century church was built by a silver baron from the nearby Valenciana mine.
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Ranked #9 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "Nicest Church in Guanajuato" 04/03/2013
- "Awesome" 03/19/2013
Category: Religious Sites
On August 9, there is a beautiful ceremony celebrating the arrival of the historic statue of the Virgen de Guanajuato to the city in 1557. The statue is removed from her glass... more »
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Ranked #10 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "not actually a ghost town" 02/04/2013
- "Wonderful trip from SMA to Mineral de..." 12/31/2012
Category: Ghost Towns
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Ranked #11 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "incredible view" 04/25/2013
- "Go up the funicular or just look at it..." 04/16/2013
Category: Monuments/ Statues
A great place to view Guanajuato, tickets (boletos) to ride the tram up to Monumento al Pipila are an inexpensive and worth every peso. The tram, seems safe, lurched up the hill... more »
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Ranked #12 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "Enjoyed seeing Diego's Birthplace" 05/04/2013
- "One of the best museums ever!" 04/17/2013
Category: History Museums; Historic Sites; Specialty Museums; Art Museums
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The birthplace of Mexico's most famous painter has been preserved as a museum featuring some of his original works and a...
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The birthplace of Mexico's most famous painter has been preserved as a museum featuring some of his original works and a collection of artifacts from his house.
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Ranked #13 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "Impressive Church" 07/02/2012
- "Elegant example of Mexican baroque in..." 04/24/2012
Category: Religious Sites
This old church was built by the Count of Valenciana, the first owner of the town's silver mine.
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Ranked #14 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "The ´must do´ cliche" 03/29/2013
- "Not that special, but we had to go any..." 03/17/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Amusement/ Theme Parks
There is a fifty-fifty chance you will get blissfullly lost in the many lovely, winding, labyrinth like alleys around the alley of the kiss. Don't fear that disorientation, it is... more »
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Ranked #15 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "Impressive" 11/15/2012
- "Very Large Temple" 07/02/2012
Category: Religious Sites
A preserved 18th-century Jesuit church and the place where the Colegio del Estado got started in 1828.
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Ranked #16 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "Don't get your expectations up" 05/17/2013
- "Extremely Unique Experience" 05/10/2013
Category: Specialty Museums; Museums
This is the most expensive museum in Guanajuato, but it is a must-see because it is so unusual. People from all over Mexico visit it, and you are likely to find it crowded with... more »
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Ranked #17 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "Art and gilt and heroism and romantici..." 05/08/2013
- "Especially good if you like maps and f..." 03/17/2013
Category: Museums
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Ranked #18 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "Dig for gold" 11/21/2012
- "A must do in Guanajuato!" 08/07/2012
Category: Museums
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Ranked #19 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "You Can Find the Callejoneadas Estudia..." 11/08/2012
- "so old" 07/23/2012
Category: Religious Sites
A lavishly decorated 17th-century pink cathedral.
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Ranked #20 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "Worth the trip down into the mineshaft..." 04/08/2013
- "Beautiful mine" 11/21/2012
Category: Museums
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Ranked #21 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "A special place not to be missed when..." 04/15/2013
- "For lovers of beautiful music and beau..." 03/14/2012
Category: Museums
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Ranked #22 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "My favorite museum in Guanajuato" 04/24/2012
- "Great photos and murals" 04/24/2012
Category: Museums
This museum is small, but it has some very cool stuff inside. It can be a bit hard to find. If you are standing in front of the university, facing the huge stone steps, just go up... more »
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Ranked #23 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "Profundamente interesante" 05/07/2013
- "Excursion Grupo 1 Pioneros Guanajuato" 02/21/2013
Category: Mines
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Ranked #24 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "Good school of mines" 02/27/2013
- "Super . . . . if you are into geology." 09/06/2012
Category: Specialty Museums
This geological university has an interesting mineral museum on its premises.
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Ranked #25 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "A fun visit, especially with teenage k..." 07/26/2012
- "Si te gusta lo misterioso" 04/25/2013
Category: Specialty Museums
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Ranked #26 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
- "Horrible Experience" 01/27/2012
- "Safe and beautiful Mexican city to stu..." 02/11/2011
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