The 15 BEST Guanajuato Guided Tours in 2022 - en.Yumping.com.mx

Located in the north-central region of the country, Guanajuato is considered one of the most culturally rich places by locals and foreigners. It was a source of inspiration for creating the movie Coco for its stunning colors and decorations throughout the city when they celebrate the Day of the Dead. A place full of history because the mythical Mummies lie there, exhumed in 1865 from the Santa Paula Pantheon, becoming one of the most visited tourist attractions in the state.

Undoubtedly a destination full of activities and tours that will soak you into the Mexican culture, such as:

• Historical tour through the Magical Town of Nuevo Valle Moreno: If you are searching for a historical tour, go to la hacienda "La Tlachiquera" located in Rancho Venadito, this place is famous for its antiquity and colonial style. To reach Rancho Venadito, you have to depart from the city of Leon towards Nuevo Valle de Moreno. Do not stay with the desire to know Guanajuato. There is the possibility of visiting the 20 cultural points of interest and enjoying the folklore and the streets in the center and tasting the incredible" enchiladas mineras" characterized by the mining area where it used to be.A place full of history where we can observe the Alhóndiga de Granaditas, a place that houses one of Mexico's most famous historical stories. This place is the scenario of the Mexican Independence struggle. History dictates that the heads of Miguel Hidalgo, Juan Aldama Ignacio Allende, and José Mariano Jiménez, known as the independence heroes, were hung.

• International Balloon Festival: If you prefer festivals and partying, then the International Balloon Festival, better known as the FIG, is the perfect activity for you. It is celebrated in the city of Leon, this celebration is known for being one of the most important festivals in the world. This festival is distinguished by hosting at least 90 representatives from each country with a hot air balloon flight show and live music for the whole day. Every night the festival is closed by an internationally recognized artist of the moment. Being an event that lasts three days, people who come to enjoy this show have an exclusive camping area, that's right, you can camp in an international festival to wake up with an outdoor concert. So we recommend you not to forget your coats, tent, and eagerness to have fun in one of the most important events in the world.

• Guided tour in San Miguel de Allende: San Miguel de Allende is one of the most visited towns and is nationally recognized for its beautiful architecture and culture. It has an archaeological site called "La Cañada de la Virgen" This place is an attraction for both tourists and locals. This is considered an important place as it covers 16 hectares of some pre-Hispanic structures and an artificial lagoon dating from 540 to 1050 AD. c. Located in the Bajío region. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008 due to the distinction.

A place you must visit is the parish of San Miguel Arcangel, dating from 1880 and is noted for being one of the largest parishes in Mexico. Its Gothic style and its external architecture have become a significant emblem of the town as it is easy to distinguish it from afar.

• Craft Beer Tour: If you go to San Miguel de Allende, you should not leave without visiting the local breweries and taste an exquisite craft beer. You will get to visit part of the center of the town of Allende, where you will find one of the most popular breweries know for its production of five different types of beers. If you are a beer lover or have a more demanding palate, you can not miss the opportunity to visit this place and enjoy the tonality, flavors, and mixtures elaborated in this place. Also, when you are walking through the center of San Miguel, you get to taste the different types of typical Mexican sweets.

Come to Guanajuato and enjoy its cultural and gastronomic richness that this place has to offer. You can also celebrate the Day of the Dead by decorating the whole city and where the street makes more noise while others honor those already gone. Undoubtedly if you think of Guanajuato, you are thinking of one of the most significant cultural hallmarks of what is Mexico at its best.