Guidebook for Guanajuato
Food Scene
Delica Mitsu Campanero
5 Del CampaneroHomemade Japanese food
Habibti Falafel
21 Sostenes RochaDelicious Middle Eastern food , vegan and vegetarian options
Wide range of delicious homemade Mexican options, with vegetarian options as well, at reasonable prices. Good coffee.
72 locals recommend
Santo Café
4 Del CampaneroWide range of delicious homemade Mexican options, with vegetarian options as well, at reasonable prices. Good coffee.
Café Tal
1 4 TemescuitateBest coffee in town. Also sell coffee beans.
Cafe Tal
#128 P.º de La PresaBest coffee in town. Also sell coffee beans.
Delicious food at great prices. Be sure to make a reservation on Friday or Saturday night.
36 locals recommend
Los Campos
11 Del CampaneroDelicious food at great prices. Be sure to make a reservation on Friday or Saturday night.
Delicious Italian fare include stone-baked pizza and good wine list, owner is Italian
24 locals recommend
Peccato Di Gola
km 3 Guanajuato - MarfilDelicious Italian fare include stone-baked pizza and good wine list, owner is Italian
Delicious homemade Mexican food at good prices for the quality.
43 locals recommend
Mexico Lindo y Sabroso
Paseo de La PresaDelicious homemade Mexican food at good prices for the quality.
La Vie en Rose
18 CantarranasFrench pasteries to die for, owned by a French family
Essentials
Open market with fresh veggies, fruit, meat, fish, home supplies, etc.
99 locals recommend
Hidalgo Market
Mercado Av. Benito JuárezOpen market with fresh veggies, fruit, meat, fish, home supplies, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great salsa music and dancing--classic Gto bar. Stays open to 3 or 4 am.
25 locals recommend
La Dama de las Camellias
32 De SopenaGreat salsa music and dancing--classic Gto bar. Stays open to 3 or 4 am.
For the younger crowd, a bit hot and sweaty later on. Reggae with dance floor.
39 locals recommend
Bar Fly
30 Sostenes RochaFor the younger crowd, a bit hot and sweaty later on. Reggae with dance floor.
Bar Tradicional Luna
10 Jdn. de la UniónTables out in the open in the Jardín de la Unión
Sightseeing
Sitio importante en la historia de Independencia de México, con museo
67 locals recommend
Alhóndiga de Granaditas
Sitio importante en la historia de Independencia de México, con museo
Jardín de la Unión
Jardín de la UniónMain plaza of Gto where all the action is
Plaza Baratillo
Plaza de la Paz
Plaza De La PazHeart of Gto near Jardín de la Unión
Plaza de San Roque
Lots of outdoor restaurants and tables on plaza
Guanajuato’s oldest and most magnificent church with a gold-leafed altar! Don’t miss the shops and restaurants in the surrounding plaza. There is a mining museum behind the church with tours of a mine. An 8-minute taxi ride from downtown.
14 locals recommend
Templo La Valenciana
11 Mineral de ValencianaGuanajuato’s oldest and most magnificent church with a gold-leafed altar! Don’t miss the shops and restaurants in the surrounding plaza. There is a mining museum behind the church with tours of a mine. An 8-minute taxi ride from downtown.
Parks & Nature
La bufa y el picacho
11B Blvd. GuanajuatoSee detailed info in guide in Casita
Ten kilometers past Valenciana on the winding highway to Dolores Hidalgo, you will encounter an amazing pueblo in the forested sierra. Spectacular views of protected areas and plenty of hiking opportunities. Delicious local eateries with reasonable prices and a shop run by a local women’s cooperative that sells homemade jams, jellies and liquors. There is also a store with original hand-painted ceramics not available elsewhere in Mexico. (Ask for Mari--she can usually arrange a tour of the workshop nearby where the artisans are working). Take a bus near the Alhóndiga heading toward Dolores Hidalgo (11 pesos one way) or take a taxi (approximately 200 pesos one way). Bring hiking gear and warm
30 locals recommend
Santa Rosa de Lima
Ten kilometers past Valenciana on the winding highway to Dolores Hidalgo, you will encounter an amazing pueblo in the forested sierra. Spectacular views of protected areas and plenty of hiking opportunities. Delicious local eateries with reasonable prices and a shop run by a local women’s cooperative that sells homemade jams, jellies and liquors. There is also a store with original hand-painted ceramics not available elsewhere in Mexico. (Ask for Mari--she can usually arrange a tour of the workshop nearby where the artisans are working). Take a bus near the Alhóndiga heading toward Dolores Hidalgo (11 pesos one way) or take a taxi (approximately 200 pesos one way). Bring hiking gear and warm
Shopping
Mercado Embajadoras
26 EmbajadorasClosest market to Casita Sierra Roja
Arts & Culture
Birthplace of Diego Rivera where a selection of his works are displayed. Art gallery upstairs featuring temporary exhibitions.
127 locals recommend
Diego Rivera House Museum
47 PositosBirthplace of Diego Rivera where a selection of his works are displayed. Art gallery upstairs featuring temporary exhibitions.
Museum featuring all things Quijote. Good café and museum shop as you enter.
71 locals recommend
Iconographic Museum of Don Quixote
1 CantarranasMuseum featuring all things Quijote. Good café and museum shop as you enter.
During weekends street mime give frequent shows on steps. Tickets for events available in ticket box office in the theater itself and sometimes in the box office along the alley to the left of the steps.
215 locals recommend
Juarez Theater
10 De SopenaDuring weekends street mime give frequent shows on steps. Tickets for events available in ticket box office in the theater itself and sometimes in the box office along the alley to the left of the steps.
Friday night concerts by La Orquesta Sinfónica de la Universidad de Gto as well as other events year-round.
41 locals recommend
Teatro Principal
S/N CantarranasFriday night concerts by La Orquesta Sinfónica de la Universidad de Gto as well as other events year-round.