The UNESCO-listed city of Guanajuato is quite possibly the most picturesque place in all of Mexico. Brightly coloured buildings tumble down the hillside, leading to lovely plazas and squares.
The temperature is perfect, the people are friendly and there are endless amounts of things to do in Guanajuato, making it a must-visit destination in Mexico.
After spending 2 weeks in this lovely mountain town, I can honestly say that it’s a great place for travellers to visit, and I can’t wait to return.
There are numerous things to see in Guanajuato, but here’s my list of the 15 best.
1. Wander The Colourful Lanes
Guanajuato is a well-designed city with plenty of plazas and squares, and leading away from those squares are many lanes and alleyways just waiting to be explored.
The colours of the buildings are bright and cheerful, and the little streets are endless.
You may get lost in the labyrinth of streets in the hills, and if so, just wander downhill until you eventually arrive in the center of town.
The center of the city is pedestrian-only, meaning you can explore without worrying about vehicles, exhaust or loud horns honking.
So, where are all the cars? They’re underground!
That’s right, there’s hardly any traffic in Guanajuato due to the network of tunnels beneath the city.
These tunnels were initially built to prevent flooding of the nearby Rio Guanajuato (river) from damaging the city, but today the tunnels are now protecting the city from traffic.
This makes Guanajuato one of the most enjoyable cities to walk around in.
Walking around and exploring on foot is one of the best things to do in Guanajuato for sure. Put your phone away, and don’t worry about Google Maps here — getting lost is all part of the fun.
If you’d like to learn more about the city of Guanajuato, join this experience with a local guide. Included in this highly rated walking tour are some snacks, a drink at the end, entrance fees, and a guide. Find out more here.
2. Visit The Mummy Museum
Of all the attractions in Guanajuato, visiting a museum filled with mummies is definitely the most offbeat.
One story says that these people had to be dug up from the cemetery in order to make room for new bodies.
Another states that a perpetual burial tax was issued and those who couldn’t afford it, had their beloved family members dug up and moved.
Regardless of which story is true, what was discovered wasn’t skeletons as planned.
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