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    Guanajuato (Spanish pronunciation: [gwanaˈxwato] ⓘ), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Guanajuato (Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Guanajuato), is one of the 32 states that make up the Federal Entities of Mexico.

  2. Jun 26, 2013 · This colonial city in the mountains of central Mexico was once a silver mining town and although it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, strangely it’s not very popular with foreign tourists, who prefer San Miguel de Allende just an hour away.

  3. May 27, 2024 · Guanajuato, city, capital of Guanajuato estado (state), central Mexico. Situated on the Mesa Central, it is spread over steep hillsides at the junction of three ravines at an average elevation of about 6,725 feet (2,050 meters) above sea level. Guanajuato was founded in 1554 and given city status.

  4. Guanajuato, Mexico. Best known for its Festival Cervantino, an arts festival that draws attendance from around the world, Guanajuato is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its old town dates back to the 16th century, and you can visit many of Mexico’s important religious and artistic sites.

  5. The extraordinary Unesco World Heritage city of Guanajuato was founded in 1559 due to the region's rich silver and gold deposits. Opulent colonial buildings, stunning tree-filled plazas and brightly colored houses are crammed together on to the steep slopes of a narrow ravine where excellent museums, handsome theaters and a fine marketplace ...

  6. Guanajuato ( Spanish pronunciation: [gwanaˈxwato], Otomi: Ndänuë) is a municipality in central Mexico and the capital of the state of the same name. It is part of the macroregion of the Bajío. [2] It is located in a narrow valley, which makes its streets narrow and winding.

  7. Apr 15, 2019 · We can’t disagree. This colorful colonial city is simply stunning. Located smack in the middle of Mexicos central highlands, there is lots to love about Guanajuato. This city has such colorful architecture, a continuously festive atmosphere, a deep mining history, and a cool mountain setting.

  8. Guanajuato is the most important colonial tourist destination in Mexico due to the diversity of its attractions, such as its six Magical Towns, two Heritage Cities, five archaeological zones and Tourist. Locations that attract local, national and international visitors.

  9. Guanajuato is a city in the Bajio region of central Mexico and is the capital city of the state bearing the same name. It is 390 km (about 250 miles) northwest of Mexico City. The name of the city means "Place of Frogs" in the local indigenous language and therefore the frog is the city's official pet.

  10. Guanajuato es el destino turístico colonial más importante de México debido a la diversidad de sus atractivos, como sus seis Pueblos Mágicos, dos Ciudades Patrimonio, cinco zonas arqueológicas y Paraderos Turísticos que atraen a visitantes locales, nacionales e internacionales.