Nueva - Mexico
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Nueva - Mexico
Estado de Guanajuato M a ps & Travel Guide www.visitmexico.com HOW TO USE THIS BROCHURE Tap this to go to the Table of Contents or the related map. Tap this to move to any topic in the Guide. INDEX MAP Tap any logo or ad space for immediate access to more information. Make a reservation by clicking here. RESERVE HERE Circuito Minero-Religioso, Pueblos Mágicos, Tour de Vinos, Callejoneada, Tour de Museos, City Tour Tour Ruta de Independencia, Tour Arte Sacro, Ruta de los Conventos, Recorrido León.... ASÓMATE AL GUANAJUATO VIRREINAL Tabaquería al interior del Hotel Camino Real, Col. San Javier, C.P. 36000, Guanajuato, Gto. Tel: +52 (473) 73 2 72 05 www.gruporyo.com Conoce nuestros servicios de manera interactiva: http://prezi.com/cekwsyn1c06s/grupo-ryo-san-cristobal/ Tap any number on the maps and go to the website of the hotel, travel agent. Subscribe to DESTINATIONS MEXICO PROGRAM and enjoy all its benefits. 1 SUBSCRIPTION FORM Access to see the weather at that time, tour archaeological sites with “Street View”, enjoy the Zoo with an interactive map, discover the museums with a virtual tour, enjoy the best pictures and videos. Come and join us on social media! Find out about our news, special offers, and more. Plan a trip using in-depth tourist attraction information, find the best places to visit, and ideas for an unforgettable travel experience. Be sure to follow us Contents 3. Tourist Information guide to Guanajuato 4. World Heritage Cities Guanajuato. 5. What to visit in Guanajuato? 6. Churches & Temples in Guanajuato. Grupo Ryo San Cristóbal. 7. Museums in Guanajuato. Mansión del Cantador Hotel. 8. Museums in Guanajuato Misión Hotel. 9. Museums in Guanajuato. La Catrina. AMEVH. 10. Map of Guanajuato. Distance Table. 11. Historic Centre of Guanajuato. 12. World Heritage Cities. San Miguel Allende. 13. W hat to visit in San Miguel Allende ? 14. W hat to visit in San Miguel Allende ? Destinations México. 15. Churches & Temples in San Miguel Allende. Mirasol Hotel. 16. Churches & Temples in San Miguel Allende. Atotonilco OCV San Miguel Allende. 17. Dos Casas Hotel. 18. Museums in San Miguel Allende. Penzi, Wedding Events. 19. Map of San Miguel Allende Distance Table. 20. Magic Towns. Dolores Hidalgo. 21. W hat to visit in Dolores Hidalgo? 22. Map of Dolores Hidalgo. Distance Table. 23. Pueblos Mágicos. Mineral de Pozos. 24. Magic Towns. Salvatierra. 25. Magic Towns. Yuriria. 26. Magic Towns. Jalpa de Cánovas. 27. León. 28. W hat to visit in León ? Churches & Temples in León. 29. Museums in León. 30. Enterprise Inn Hotel Ramada Plaza León Howard Johnson León. 31. Map of León. 32. Map of Downtown León. 33. Celaya. 34. W hat to visit in Celaya ? La Tradicional de Salgado, Cajeta & Traditional Candies. 35. Map of Celaya. Distance Table. 36. Irapuato. 37. W hat to visit in Irapuato ? 38. OCV Irapuato 39. Map of Irapuato. Distance Table. 40. Destinations in Guanajuato. San José Iturbide. Abasolo. 41. Acámbaro. Pénjamo Salamanca. 42. Hacienda Corralejo. 43. Hacienda Corralejo. 44. Silao. 45. Silao 46. Tourist Routes Archaeology Route. 47. Route of the Indian Chapels. Mistery Towns Route. 48. Wine Circuit. Tequila Circuit. 49. Nature & Adventure. 50. Nature & Adventure. 51. Gastronomy. 52. Festival Internacional Cervantino. 53. Map of the State of Guanajuato. Route Tracer App. 54 . Hotel Do. Culture and History Travel to Guanajuato is a fascinating experience, you can discover two World Heritage sites (Guanajuato and San Miguel Allende), three important archaeological sites, two picturesque Magic Towns (Dolores Hidalgo and Mineral de Pozos), exciting tourist routes and a calendar full of events. Undoubtedly, Guanajuato is one of the most complete and interesting states of Mexico. Guanajuato, is the heart of Mexico, it is the perfect blend of history, culture, stunning architecture and friendly local people, this is the chance to have an unforgettable experience. 3 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX World Heritage Cities Guanajuato 5 REASONS TO VISIT GUANAJUATO • Discover legendary places in the streets and squares. • Walk in the footsteps of Independence. • Celebrate theater, dance, music and art. • Watch the city appear and disappear from the underground tunnels. • Admire the monumental palaces and mines. Once one of the greatest mining cities in Mexico, Guanajuato has a rich history and it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The setting of the city is very beautiful: it stands in a narrow gorge amid wild and striking scenery. The whimsical trace of its streets, its peaceful squares, gardens, “estudiantinas” (strolling student minstrels), and the beauty of its houses and buildings give to Guanajuato a magic ambiance and an evocative and romantic touch. Guanajuato, is the cradle of Independence, and invite us to stroll along the romantic cobblestone streets full of legends and history. The pied pipers call themselves estudiantinas. They wander the city, playing traditional music, singing old favorites, telling the city’s stories and giving this magic atmosphere of this unique place. BEST SOUVENIR BUYS • Jewellery and baroque silverwork • The famous Charamusca, caramel mummies with peanuts or coconuts • Pottery 4 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Theater, dance, and musical performances abound in the city, as well as museums and galleries. The first three weeks in October Guanajuato celebrates the “Festival Internacional Cervantino”, the most important festival in Latin America. It features high-level performers and artists from 36 countries, they present different expressions of art like opera, drama, and dancing. Mimes and jugglers are a common sight, and strolling minstrels guide visitors along the city’s winding, narrow streets, their joyful music carrying above high colonial walls. Temperatures in the winter drop to about 7ºC (45ºF) with mild temperatures in the summer rising to 26ºC (80ºF). MAP INDEX WHAT TO VISIT IN GUANAJUATO ? architect Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras, this mansion is considered one of the purest examples of neoclassical architecture in Mexico. U A lhóndiga de Granaditas - This is a magnificent Neoclassical building constructed from 1798 to 1809. This granary was the scene of crucial events during Independence war. Today the Alhóndiga houses a museum which exhibit important collections which trace the evolution of Mexico since the pre-Hispanic period. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00 hrs. Sunday from 9:00 to 15:00 hrs. niversity of Guanajuato - In 1732 was originally used as a hospice, in 1744 it acquired the school rank, and since 1945 the school was elevated to the rank of University. This beautiful neoclassic building of green quarry stone is characterized by its impressive outdoor staircase with a wonderful panoramic view of the city. J uárez Theater - One of the most beautiful theaters in Mexico built between 1872 and 1903. The façade is Doric-Roman and it also has a hall smoker (foyer) style art nouveau. P alacio Legislativo State Congress Palace) – It was built in 1903 and inaugurated by President Porfirio Diaz. Its façade is neoclassical and its interior shows Art Nouveau influence. C alle Subterránea Miguel Hidalgo (The Underground Street Miguel Hidalgo) – This underground street has become a symbol for the city. Following the course of the old Guanajuato River, it runs nearly three kilometers beneath the city. Its lay out was adopted according to its natural configuration and the large stoned arches were kept as they were; they are today one of its main attraction. M ansión del Conde Rul (Mansion of the Count of Rul) – Designed by the P uente del Campanero y cuesta del Tecolote (Bell Ringer Bridge and Tecolote Slope) It is a small colonial bridge in the downtown area with a curious history, it connects two houses by the windows. The Campanero street is surrounded by restaurants, cafes and hostels is surrounded by restaurants, cafes and hostels. J ardín del Cantador (Park of the Singer) - A lovely 19th century park enclosed within a wrought-iron fence and pink stone columns. There are multiple entrances, all of which lead through walking paths, stone fountains and a nice gazebo. F unicular Panorámico Pípila (Panoramic Funicular) - This ride is an spectacular way to enjoy the city. The Funicular stations are just behind the Juarez Theater and at the top of the mountain where the statue of the “Pipila” is located. Open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 22:00 hrs. Sunday from 10:00 to 21:00 hrs. C allejón del Beso (Alleyway of the Kiss) – A romantic alcove created by two balconies separated only by 69 centimeters (27 inches), full of legends. It is said that couples who kiss while standing on the third stair are guaranteed seven years of happiness. C M allejón de la Condesa (Alley of the Countess) – Beautiful and unique alley with an interesting legend. ines – There are many mines to see in Guanajuato, some of them are: The Experimental Mine El Nopal, it is dedicated to educating residents and visitors and providing guided tours. The Rayas Mine, discovered in 1550, this was the first mine and one of the richest in Guanajuato, its 1400 foot mineshaft is considered one of the longest in the world. Guadalupe de Cata Mine, this mine is the site of a lovely church built in the 17th century. Garrapata (The Tick) Mine, an old construction in the middle of mountains and hills. The Valenciana Mine, this was the most productive mine in the city, and it is still in operation. P arque Guanajuato Bicentenario – It is located just 13 km (7 miles) from Guanajuato and combines culture, education and entertainment. This recreational space has approximately 14.5 acres and it is a magnificent venue for all kind of educational and cultural activities. J ardín Unión - A beautiful triangularshaped park located in the center of the city, surrounded by cafes and restaurants. 5 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX 1 Circuito Minero-Religioso, Pueblos Mágicos, Tour de Vinos, Callejoneada, Tour de Museos, City Tour Tour Ruta de Independencia, Tour Arte Sacro, Ruta de los Conventos, Recorrido León.... ASÓMATE AL GUANAJUATO VIRREINAL Tabaquería al interior del Hotel Camino Real, Col. San Javier, C.P. 36000, Guanajuato, Gto. Tel: +52 (473) 73 2 72 05 www.gruporyo.com Conoce nuestros servicios de manera interactiva: http://prezi.com/cekwsyn1c06s/grupo-ryo-san-cristobal/ CHURCHES & TEMPLES B asílica de Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato (Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato) – A baroque constructions of the 17th century. In the interior there is a statue of the Patron Virgin of the city which was a gift from King Charles I of Spain in 1557. The Mariana Gallery has five different rooms filled with sacred art of the colonial period. T T emplo de Mineral de Cata - Built in 1725 displays a wonderful Barroque facade. emplo de San Diego – This is an important example of Churrigueresque architecture in Guanajuato. It was built between 1756 and 1784. I T T glesia de San Francisco – Located very near from the Juarez Theater, the beautiful edifice was built with pink quarry rock in 1728. emplo de Belén – It was built in 1775 with a Churrigueresque façade. The interior has beautiful altarpieces. emplo de la Compañía (Art Gallery of La Compañía Church) – Its construction began in 1747 and ended in November of 1765. It is the biggest temple in the city with a splendid churrigueresque façade. The sacristy houses important pictorial works with a collection from the 17th to the 19th century with painters like Miguel Cabrera. T emplo de San Cayetano o de la Valenciana - This Churrigueresque church, built of pink quarry stone in 1788, features three wooden altarpieces covered in gold leaf. 6 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX MUSEUMS I conográfico del Quijote (Quijote Iconographic Museum) – Located in a magnificent 18th-Century residence, this is one of a kind museum. It exhibits a collection of more than 800 pieces: paintings, prints, drawings, tapestries, coins, sculptures, and porcelain artwork dedicated to Don Quijote, the famous Spanish fictional character. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 to 18:45 and Sunday 12:00 to 18:45 hrs. M useo del Pueblo de Guanajuato (Museum of the People of Guanajuato) - This museum is located in a 17th century building and exhibits art from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and a unique collection called Art in Miniature. The building has a Churrigueresque chapel decorated with murals painted by the artist José Chávez Morado and serves as an auditorium for conferences and concerts. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00 hrs. Sunday 2 RESERVE HERE Disfrute del ambiente de la provincia mexicana Ubicación inmejorable cerca del centro histórico y de todos los atractivos ¡ Conexión inalámbrica de internet en todo el Hotel! Cantador No. 19, Centro, Guanajuato, Gto. C.P. 36000 Tel: (473) 732 6888 Fax: (473) 732 2364 LADA 018003439840 [email protected] www.mansiondelcantador.com www.facebook.com/mansiondelcantador from 10:00 to 15:00 hrs. M useo Casa Diego Rivera - The internationally renowned muralist Diego Rivera was born in this colonial house. A collection of near 175 original paintings are on display. You can also visit the mini stamp collection, which has works by renowned artists such as José Luis Cuevas, among others. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 19:00 hrs and Sunday 10:00 to 15:00 hrs. M useo de las Momias (Mummy Museum) - On display are 119 mummified bodies and 4 heads which have been preserved in perfect condition as a result of the high mineral content of the soil. Hours: Monday to Thrusday 9:00 to 18:00 hrs. Friday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:30 hrs. 7 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX 3 RESERVE HERE Esta ciudad Patrimonio de la Humanidad te hará decir… Hotel Misión Guanajuato te espera en medio de toda su cultura e historia. Reservaciones: 5209 1700 • 01 800 900 3800 Visita nuestra página y explora nuestros 50 hoteles y 35 destinos. © 2015 Todos los derechos reservados. Hoteles Misión y sus marcas son de propiedad y uso independiente. M M useo de la Santa Inquisición o del Purgatorio (Holy Inquisition Museum) – It exhibits instruments of torture and old torture chambers used by the Spanish inquisition, as well as representations of the dungeons and robes of religious dedicated to the “Holy Office”. Open daily from 10:00 to 19:00 hrs. useo de Mineralogía (Mineralogy Museum) - This museum houses one of the finest mineralogy collections. It has 20.450 different mineral samples from all over the world on display, one of the largest collections of any museum of its kind. Open Monday to Friday 8:00 to 18:00 hrs M useo Casa de la Tía Aura The House of Aunt Aura) - A guided tour of a “haunted house”, which relives the horror stories of those who lived there, and of those who allegedly still live there. Open Monday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00 hrs. 8 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. M useo Casa G e n e Byron – Located in the ex Hacienda, a magnificent building of the 17th century. The property houses an art collection devoted to the culture and art of the Guanajuato region. There are paintings, antique furniture, handcrafted lanterns and sculptures. Today it is a cultural center. Open Monday to Saturdaty from10:00 to 15:00 hrs. Enjoy the nice concets on Sunday at 13:00 hrs. M useo de Historia Natural Alfredo Dugès Alfredo Dugès Natural History Museum) - An interesting exhibition of the region’s animals and plants from the 19th century, on the grounds of the University of Guanajuato. Open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs. Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00 hrs. MAP INDEX 4 M useo Olga Acosta y José Chávez Morado (Art Museum) Originally the home of these two internationally renowned artists, now it houses a large collection of their paintings and works of art of the 16th to 19th century. The 16th Century building exhibits a collection of furniture and some pre-Hispanic pieces, as well. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 18:00 hrs. Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00 hrs. M useo Ex Hacienda San Gabriel de Barrera - This museum exhibits furniture and painting from the 17th century. The beautiful hacienda also has a cafe restaurant and a handcraft store definitely worth a visit. Hours: Mondaty to Sunday from 9:00 to 16:00 hrs. M useo de Cera (Wax Museum) - It is a new concept in wax museums, with figures made by Victor Hugo Yáñez that will surprise the visitor with their hyper-realism. It displays pieces that represent the history of Guanajuato, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz and John Paul II, traditions of Guanajuato and, of course, cinema and terror. Open from Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs. M useo Dieguino (Ex-Convent Dieguino Museum) – It exhibits the history of the city during its four and a half centuries of existence, as well as the religious architecture during the 17th century. Hours: Daily from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs. AMEVH Asociación de Mercadotecnía y Ejecutivos de Ventas de la Hospitalidad AMEVH propicia escenarios adecuados para fortalecer actividades comerciales, capacitación, alianzas estratégicas. mercadotecnia, relaciones públicas y todo aquello que contribuya a la mayor captación de ventas para tu negocio en el ámbito turístico. NUESTRAS SEDES 2016 PRIMER BLOQUE FEBRERO DESAYUNO CD. MÉXICO, DESAYUNO MONTERREY, DESAYUNO GUADALAJARA. MARZO BLITZ Y CENA TOLUCA, BLITZ Y DESAYUNO MÉRIDA. Evento Toluca, Edo. de Méx. Marzo 2015 Contáctanos!!! Tels. / Fax: (55) 55 14 4734 / 10 54 1580 - 81 [email protected] [email protected] www.amevh.com Colima No. 45 Int. 301 Col. Roma CP 06700 México, D.F. B o c ami na San Ramón (Mine Entrance) – An old hacienda that takes you back in time. This entrance leads into the Valenciana, the most important mine of the viceroyalty period. You can go down up to 60 meters and see the silver mother lode, the richest in the world during the 16th century. There is an exhibit of minerals and some work tools used in mines. Open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00 hrs. C asa de las Leyendas (Living Museum of the Legends) Brings to life Guanajuato´s legends with life-like animated replicas of the city’s tragic and humorous myths. The visitors could know at first hand the most famous histories and legends of Guanajuato Open Monday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00 hrs. P inacoteca del Templo de La Compañía (Art Gallery at the Church of La Compañía de Jesús) – Built from 1747 to 1765, it houses an important collection of paintings and vestments, recently restored, from the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 18:00 hrs and Sunday from 11:00 to 15:00 hrs. Ferias de negocios * Desayunos de negocios * Caravanas * Convenciones * Seminarios * Boletines de Prensa * Conferencias 9 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX Map of Guanajuato MAP SYMBOLS Distances from Guanajuato to: Gu a Cam ino A l Cim at Ca Pan orá mic a Panorámica A Los Filtros no rá Ca mica mi no a Pa mica Panorá ica Pan to ica orám Pan a mic rá no Pa o ay M Valle de Juan 5 u ana jua orám izo Carr l ne Tú Méx ico 11 0 ad os lor Co 110 D yos Ho xico Mé De Los Gallos a Pueblito de Roch od eR Pu eb lit Panorámica Gu ana olores jua H. to ica Panoram D ores H. ol na ju Gu a aS P a n o ra o alg Hid res olo AD la eb Pu a r f il m e Bo ld ez l fredo Pér of A Pr Via La Terremo Ma és d Parque aya las Acacias s nor Presa de San Renovato a Pa eR mic rqu orá Marfil ( Pan to - r no Pa Panorámica ica orám a ua sio a de la ic Tía Aura ám a e sa olo ic Pr ica Gua na j Museo Casa oC m Casa de las Leyendas Pan Vi a Panorámica Museo de Arte Olga Costa José Chavez no e la od mic La ica a Pa a se ica orám Via rám no Pa Luis Do nald Pan La ám ica 110 ico x Mé 0 11 Méxi Guanajuato - Juventino Rosas Via m ica m rá rá Pasit tero Pa Pa no rán el Barre rá co 11 0 Za ta an M l ue D o1 10 xic 3 Marías San José Guanajuato Mé xic o1 10 D Ira pa Av ila C am Lucio Blanco ach o Garambullo mo Ala Mé La a no 11 0 mica Panorá nza P ic o CENTRO HISTÓRICO lau rá Túnel Be Pa éx Guanajuato dre rámic a mic to orá jua Pan uana G M Pa Pano ica 4 s R Panorámica ana Panorámica o otari Mina de la Garrapata m lón eco lM De rá ba o ica m rá no Pa pe lu da ar ua guil G oA e Juá D ian rez Ponc no 2 Re Presa de Mata Pa G Cantador ica tarr at o So ns ju d . DOLORES HIDALGO, SAN MIGUEL ALLENDE orám Can na o Mina de San Juan de Rayas Pan Alo ua ic o 110 D toJu ár ez o G algo es Hid Méxic ica Carriz rám H res olo ta Ca a led no Pa o- A Dolor Oro at a An rta de pu a A Pue Camino A Sta Ana Cerro de la Campana St Ana no puato o Ira at ju Sta ilia o o Em idalg an uij SILAO, LEÓN ato ju na a Gu - ato pu Ira oat ier éx M México 110 eQ s Jav Templo de Mineral de Cata 110 no res H Exhacienda San Gabriel de Barrera ico ra -I Dolo od Lemo na A ino e al d ns e de G o at ju na ua ico Méx 1 ato - Alo Cond 0 11 naju II ico éx M al ) o Re min Ca Museo 10 o1 Gua te l 10 o1 il an ea r ia A lt a arf il blo aR Tro z ad xic Mé México 110 arf sin ia La V Ro Pa lom rro ino Cam xic to Ce o 3 Mé a pu a ch Ro Templo de Valenciana Mina La Valenciana El Pip Arr iba ila an Matias alg No -M Alamo y Mague ViaPa Museo Casa Gene Byron Pu de AM ato os ia La V s s ta ita jun gar Ad Mar an no A mi Mina El Nopal Hid aju Pin to li eb no Re mi Ca La Bufa Centro de Convenciones Guanajuato an AM a- A res h oc Gu il arf Los deral ld olo to Fe ana A De AD Distri Presa del Encino Presa los Santos de Ju Museo de Minerología M Bocamina San Ramón Museo de la Santa Inquisición San jo Ta alupe gas Guad Vizna ra de Seño La l Tajo uestra ino a Cam De N llo Cazao Centro de Investigación en Matemáticas De De Garambu Cub de Golf la Mina de Guadalupe Cam Presa de la Soledad DOLORES HIDALGO, SAN MIGUEL ALLENDE 110 éxico Panorámica 103 18 114 64 223 296 274 33 380 176 28 33 418 110 506 229 61 296 91 41 91 116 58 301 287 221 71 192 173 30 185 103 360 477 442 54 612 284 46 54 673 178 815 370 99 477 148 66 79 187 94 485 463 357 115 310 Presa La Esperanza dalgo Hi Gu a to jua na Dolor es Mexica n a ca bli pú Re Acámbaro Aeropuerto Internacional del Bajío Aguascalientes Celaya Ciudad de México Colima Cuernavaca Dolores Hidalgo Durango Guadalajara Irapuato León Monterrey Morelia Oaxaca Pachuca Pénjamo Puebla Querétaro Salamanca San José Iturbide San Luis Potosí San Miguel Allende Tepic Tlaxcala Toluca Yuriria Zacatecas Miles m Km -D City oble ico Méx Del R D 110 Lomas de San Franc isco SILAO, LEÓN 10 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. SALAMANCA, CELAYA, QUERÉTARO, CD. DE MÉXICO INDEX Historic Centre of Guanajuato sv ers al de Sepultura ltu ra pu da cie n Ha La De Ca lica nto am a Nuev pe San Isidro De alu ad De Valle Juan Tra n rmos a De Rayas He Ra yas ns. Tra 5 Señores Roque Can tari tos nc ia ca de efu lR lda Guija ra de a MAP SYMBOLS 11 © 2016. All rights reserved. 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Paula Palmas Cam lC Zarca a ingu la Guitarra ata de Resbalón ón De P Loma de alin al Carrizo nch Co a ante guica l izo Carr La llas P Del De Pin Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato De Rivera Esc De aravi ers ria rite G Agua sv de M ueñ Ens o Tr an mica za d Trans. tap De Piru orá Pan ero Min o Tro Ven adit a Camino Minero Tep e ulce D Palo aq an Jo o min Ca acio Top Zafiro Venada Cerr Zafiro Cerro Trozado De S INDEX San Miguel Allende 5 REASONS TO VISIT SAN MIGUEL ALLENDE • Stroll through the cobbled streets of the old town. • Buy some ornaments for your house in one of the fine stores. • Enjoy the magical sanctuary of Atotonilco. • Say “I do”. • Relax with a spa treatment. The city was founded in 1542, this is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Mexico. San Miguel has meant the careful conservation of the town’s charming architecture and cobblestone streets, as well as its culture and traditions, and that is why it has become a UNESCO World Heritage site. Besides it offers the warm and friendliness of the people, the charming small cafes, bars, haute-cuisine restaurants and unique nightspots blend into the beautiful streets of this cosmopolitan town. San Miguel boasts more “fiestas” than any other Mexican town. There are religious, cultural or sports events; some of them include international performances like the International Jazz Festival and the Chamber Music Festival; and some others are traditional celebrations like the “Sanmiguelada” (Running of the Bulls), the National Brass and Wool Fair and the Holy Week, with a solemn procession of the Holy Burial, among others. BEST SOUVENIR BUYS • Lamps, mirrors, the traditional stars and various pieces of brass embossing • Antique and vintage collectible, as well as interesting pieces of the local art galleries • Pottery, Vases and Dinnerware 12 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. The weather is mainly temperate and dry and its average temperature oscillates between 16°C (60.8°F) and 22°C (71.6°F), with cold winters. San Miguel has become a haven for many foreigners, specially Americans and Canadians because of the excellent weather and the distinctively, remarkably comfortable, Mexican ambiance. MAP INDEX WHAT TO VISIT IN SAN MIGUEL ALLENDE ? J ardín Principal (Main Garden) - This square is well-known by visitors and residents as the heart of San Miguel de Allende. A nice place to relax on the wrought iron benches shaded by trees, in an atmosphere enriched by the harmonies of musicians who play in the central kiosk. C asa de las Conspiraciones Conspirations House) - This 17th century manor house belonged to Ignacio Allende’s brother, Domingo Allende. Here, the insurgents held secret meetings to conspire against the viceregal government. It is privately owned and not open to the public. 13 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. I nstituto Allende - It is located in a venerable mansion built in 1735. Currently, the house is used as a cultural institute, which offers Spanish and art classes. There is also a gallery with exhibits by student artists. C asa del Conde de la Canal (House of the Count of Canal) - Neoclassic style building. Its enormous wooden carved main door has beautiful baroque details. This is a wonderful example of the 18th century architecture. This magnificent building has been turned into a Cultural Center with a number of exhibitions. Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs. Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs. F abrica la Aurora – A center of art and design with about 50 galleries, some antique shops, furniture stores, and a couple of restaurants and cafes. Hours: Daily from 11:00 to 18:00 hrs. MAP INDEX Siente y Conoce México Las mejores Guías Interactivas que puedes llevar en tu móvil Explora los diferentes destinos turísticos de México Hotels, Atractivos Actividades Rutas Mapas DESTINOS www.arduinna.com.mx [email protected] MÉXICO P arque Benito Juárez and Lavaderos del Chorro – The park was designed in French style, with fountains, ponds, wrought iron benches, old bridges and wide pathways. There is also a playground, basketball courts and picnic areas. Right next to the park is an area known as Lavaderos, a place where people previously washed their clothes in a communal way. E l Charco del Ingenio – This is a beautiful ecological reserve. Its name comes from a natural well squeezed at the bottom of a large ravine. There are scattered ruins of aqueducts and some other ancient hydraulic systems between brushes and thickets. It houses of one of the most comprehensive botanical gardens in Mexico with over 1,000 different types of cacti. Hours: Daily from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs. P A M laza Cívica (Civic Plaza) – It was originally built in 1555 next to the Plaza de la Soledad, and the place was the hub of the town’s activity during the colonial times. ngela Peralta Theater - This beautiful neoclassic construction dates back to the 19th century. irador de San Miguel de Allende (Viewpoint) - It is surrounded by property owned by the tenor Pedro Vargas. From this point, you can admire the splendor of the city. 14 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX CHURCHES & TEMPLES P arroquia de San Miguel Arcángel (San Miguel Arcangel Parish) – This spectacular church was built at the beginning of the 18th century with a Neogothic façade. The marvelous pink granite parish with a unique style has become San Miguel’s most famous landmark. Its interior is decorated with paintings of the famous artist Juan Rodríguez Juárez and other remarkable artists of the colonial period. The back of La Parroquia on the left (east) side contains a small chapel and a crypt below the main altar design by Francisco Tresguerras, the famous artist, in 1786. The emperor Maximilian described the crypt as a place worthy of a king. T emplo de San Francisco - Located in a small plaza, this temple has the most beautiful Churrigueresque façade in the city. San Francisco houses de Tercera Orden Chapel and the convent cloister. The interior has a neoclassical style with beautiful paintings. T emplo de la Inmaculada Concepción (Las Monjas) - The majestic convent was also built in 1755, and it is best known as “Templo de las monjas” (Nuns Temple). Its main feature is the two-story dome, a replica of the cupola at Les Invalides in Paris. Its interior is decorated with some work of the famous artist Miguel Cabrera. Nowadays it houses the Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramirez “El Nigromante” (National Institute of Fine Arts), which offers classes in painting, drawing, sculpture, music and dance. Some of the stunning murals in the courtyard were painted by the famous artist David Alfaro Siqueiros. 5 RESERVA AQUÍ Un Detalle de Hospitalidad y Servicio Tu Casa fuera de Casa La mejor ubicación, a sólo tres cuadras de la Plaza Principal. Todas las habitaciones con decoración diferente. Pila Seca #35 Centro, San Miguel Allende Tels. 01415 1528057 & 1526685 www.villamirasolhotel.com Email: [email protected] / [email protected] 15 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX ATOTONILCO H istorical place where the priest Miguel Hidalgo having given the “grito” (shout) for independence in Dolores and rushing with a group of followers toward battle, took up the banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe as the insurgency’s unifying coat or arms. The church is located just eight kilometers from San Miguel de Allende. The sanctuary built between 1740 and 1748, is an exceptional work of art in a baroque style and it has been named UNESCO World Heritage Site. The walls and ceilings of the interior are nearly entirely covered in mural work, sculpture, inscriptions and oil paintings in a style called Mexican folk Baroque, most of the mural work was done by Miguel Antonio Martínez de Pocasangre, ver a period of thirty years. This mural work has led the complex to be called the Sistine Chapel of Mexico. On the south side there are six annexes of note, but the most important are: the Chapel of the Holy Burial (1763), Our Lady of the Rosary and its chamber (1766) and the Calvary Chapel (1774-1778). Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs. T emplo de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (Church of Our Lady of Health) – This temple dates back to the 18th century, and it has a Baroque façade with its huge shell shape carved in stone. The dome is covered with yellow and blue tiles. Inside, one can appreciate paintings and other pieces of sacred art. O ratorio de San Felipe Neri - The enormous building was constructed in 1712. Its pink quarry façade is a beautiful and original example of baroque architecture, and its interiors contain beautiful neoclassic altars as well as works of art by Miguel Cabrera. It is a very interesting building because of its incredibly ornate décor with the walls covered with China, Valenciana and Puebla talavera tiles, along with beautiful baroque altarpieces. T emplo de San Rafael - It was built in the 18th century. The interesting architectural component is the bell that is in imitation Moorish style. 16 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX 6 RESERVE HERE Buen gusto y hospitalidad mexicana, un ejemplo del buen vivir 12 modernas habitaciones b e l l a m e n t e d e c o ra d a s D o s C a s a s S p a , e s p a c i o re l a j a d o y h o l í s t i c o . Á p e r i , u n a e x p e r i e n c i a c u l i n a r i a ú n i c a . I n g re d i e n t e s f re s c o s y o rg á n i c o s . C o m i d a p a ra l o s c i n c o s e n t i d o s Quebrada 101, Col Centro, San Miguel de Allende, GTO 37700 Te l + 5 2 ( 4 1 5 ) 1 5 4 - 4 0 7 3 i n f o @ d o s c a s a s . c o m . m x d o s c a s a s . c o m . m x 17 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX MUSEUMS T he Other Face of Mexico Mask Museum – This museum has a unique display of over 500 Mexican ceremonial dance masks. The gallery has more than 300 masks on sale. COTIZA TU BODA M useo Casa de Ignacio Allende (Allende’s House Museum) - This baroque style colonial house dates back to the 18th century and was the birthplace of insurgent hero, Don Ignacio Allende y Unzaga. It currently houses the Historic Museum which exhibits archaeological artifacts, historical documents from the city’s founding, works of contemporary art and of course a tribute to the man himself. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs. 7 Organización y planeación personalizada de bodas y eventos en San Miguel Allende M useo La Esquina (The Corner Museum) - A museum of Mexican folk toy, with over 1,000 toys on display from various states such as Oaxaca, Chiapas, Guerrero, among other places. Hours: Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs. Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00 hrs. C entro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez el Nigromante Aka Bellas Artes – The cultural center of the National Institute of Fine Arts has different exhibitions in the galleries on the ground floor. It is housed in a beautiful colonial building with a large central courtyard and fountain. Make sure not to miss the mural by David Alfaro Siqueiros. Hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs. Sundays from 10:00 to 14:00 hrs. Planeación: Ambiente apasionado y divertido Diseño y Decoración: Detalles personalizados e innovadores Banquetes: Sabores que permanecen en el paladar y la memoria Tel: +52 415 152 2840 / 415 152 3695 http://www.penzibodas.com [email protected] [email protected] 18 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX Map of San Miguel Allende Ce la je lO bra De a Rea Ar as or M o xic lida ad ue re ta s o o rd aL uz RA ESA A PR AS E APIXTL ADA ACAM CALZ CJON. DE IO COLEG LOR ETO DE L LAS ANIM OS AN TO NIO AN ES AD CH SP IR SU JUAREZ ANC A BAR R EL CHORRO OD O LC DE A ÍSIM PUR ND E LE AL AS IN S CJON. DE LA SIERRA CH MA La Ermita HUERTAS S PA L CA Mirador y Monumento a Allende El Chorro AN A O RO AU DA QUEBRA RO ENE 20 D E LA PALMA EO RA ALDAM Parque Juárez SD ED PI HNOS. IO VA O TA UE M Instituto Allende EN Z IE LL NE NTON TERRAPLEN D CA BA YO AS LA GARIT A MA PRIV. DE LA PAL RI IMAS NE NTE Plaza de Toros ER TA S CJON. STO. DOMINGO BAJADA DE MO HU GAS UD HERMANOS ALDAMA SAL HOSPICIO RECREO TE Iglesia de San Rafael VALOS LLANO Y DA DÍAZ DE SO CUADARANTE S O VAR Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel Casa del Inquisidor RT E PRINCIPAL DEL CORREO CHIQUITOS Casa de Ignacio Allende CALLE DE JESUS DE HERNANDEZ ERA PILA SECA ZACAT EROS RILL LAD 5 Museo La Esquina PEDR 6 LA IO APARIC SAN FRANCISCO DEL CALVARIO Plaza Principal DE SAN JOSÉ RO ECO EL D S. D . S. D CIA Templo de las Monjas Templo de San Francisco Templo de la Tercera Orden Palacio Municipal CONDE DE LA CANAL MA RER CUESTA HOMOBONO AN UMAR MURILLO MACIAS FICEN ÁRBOLES POT Oratorio Templo de San de Ntra. Felipe Señora Neri de la Salud MOCTEZUMA CUAUHTÉMOC CJON MESONES Templo de la Unidad de Extensión Centro Concepción San Miguel del Cultural Campus de la Ignacio Universidad de Ramírez Guanajuato “ El Nigromante” UMARAN SAN A Mercado de Artesanías Plaza Civica CJON. BLANCO BENE SAN ANTONIO ABAD S . DE DA UA AV .G Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel GENTE PILANCON INDIO TRISTE LA RELOJ LAN Teatro Ángela Peralta CJON TER UZ INSUR SN. RAFAEL DE A AD LZ CR VO PE S ANIMAS CA LA CALZADA DE LA LUZ HIDALGO DE OS DA ANO LU ANTON A LZA ORG ZA IO PLA GR O CA TILLO LA ANE UN LOS Templo de San Juan de Dios y Hospital de San Rafael SAN PEDRO © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. De lB al L S CAS CARLO CJON. DE LOS MUERTOS Miles 83 70 148 32 170 334 221 24 58 214 70 89 421 116 444 172 103 242 38 57 33 115 340 226 156 44 230 A Que am ie n t a lay Ce OC EN OL. IA VA JAIM VO ER PR ENC 19 Mayo cip A. N END 135 113 239 52 274 538 357 40 94 346 113 144 679 188 715 277 166 390 62 93 54 186 548 365 252 72 371 111 rétaro Prin en t o A DEP NUE Distances from San Miguel de Allende to: Acámbaro Aeropuerto Internacional del Bajío Aguascalientes Celaya Ciudad de México Colima Cuernavaca Dolores Hidalgo Guanajuato Guadalajara Irapuato León Monterrey Morelia Oaxaca Pachuca Pénjamo Puebla Querétaro Salamanca San José Iturbide San Luis Potosí Tepic Tlaxcala Toluca Yuriria Zacatecas México Lib r Libertad re Que CELAYA, MORELIA Km QUERÉTARO, CIUDAD DE MÉXICO 111 Gu de en oA ón tado VILLA City Las Am ericas a Federal Q ian a aA lid Sa ram i Carreter Plaza La Luciérnaga do Mé Card o Estadio de Futbol Capi Correa G. B o1 11 ero de rpo ue 1 11 Lib All De el igu M an xic oC A Querétaro taro istas Agarism Casa de Pedro Vargas ueré IN AV. -S Mé mb Bo AQ Ce lay a La Ata sca dero l Sa l ntia na Ma 1o. de ez roic oV iejo Parque Juárez Ba He a es s Libramiento A Dolor Club de Golf Malanquin ue De Aldam El Cardo Anc ha d Tinajita soro Ag rora la Au tonio n An e Sa Del Te a Sto. Domingo al zm s av Die go lZ s sé min ue ia rq San Jo Do an er Pa taro ina Ch as dr M Te n el a de De La Garita Pila Seca od Ecolog Cuest o. se Jardín Botánico el Charco del Ingenio St Pa aba Principal Pie sé Mesones Presa el Obraje Queré Oriz Jo je lida A o bra Sa Real nt entes Recreo a ie Al O Principal San Francisco Sto. Domingo Plaza Correo Umaran 5 im am Insurg El Chorro rís Pu br entes 6 la Luz Calz de Luz Insurg Ladrillera Umaran Pila se ca La Li Gu ad alu pe Pin os De La estación Arroyo de Las Cachinches de la Dolores Hidalgo La Cand San Antonio Abad n Jua elaria Calz . de Calz ma a Ald ino Acamapixtle de a Cam De La llen lin Quebrada ro Quebrada Zacater os io A ustí nA rro yo ya roy er oe s Niñ os H an de lar ia La c ac oz ari eN sd roe He Ca ncia de en ep Ind DOLORES HIDALGO, GUANAJUATO o- Arroyo de Las Cachinches ués Autobuses Libramiento A Dolores o Bac l A La E s Central de tación Rea alg l rq Ma ac aco MAP SYMBOLS hid co o am ino s Fray Juan de San Migue ncis Al Fra Lib ra mie nto cia A den El Ign Dalias B Cam re Ignacio Ramirez pen Do lor es Sa n al o ntr Presa Ma sé Jo nto mie ra Ce lo Lib si Do Inde Luis Po to La San Miguel Allende Ventanas de San Miguel Murillo nu el Za v ala DOLORES HIDALGO, GUANAJUATO EL CARD O INDEX Magic Towns Dolores Hidalgo 5 REASONS TO VISIT DOLORES HIDALGO • Look at the square from the steps where father Hidalgo gave the cry of independence. • Try all the ice-cream flavors. • Sing your favorite song to José Alfredo Jiménez. • Buy some beautiful majolica pottery. • Visit dungeons that are full of history. BEST SOUVENIR BUYS • -Hand painted Talavera pottery and majolica ceramic • Rustic wooden furniture • Local wines • Delicious “nieves” (ice cream) in the most exotic flavours like: mole, guacamole, tequila, shrimp, sweet corn and chili, among others 20 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. This colonial jewel known as the “Cradle of Independence”, was founded in 1610 and it has been named a Magic Town. The town has beautiful constructions of the 17th and 18th Century like: the Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, from which Hidalgo (Independence hero), delivered the “Cry for Independence”; the City Hall, the Visitors House, the Independence Museum, the “Diezmo” House, and the House-Museum of Don Miguel Hidalgo with a display of historical objects and furniture. Dolores Hidalgo is worldwide known for its traditional majolica tiles in the typical colonial decorated style of Mexico. It is also an important rustic furniture manufacturer. MAP INDEX WHAT TO VISIT IN DOLORES HIDALGO ? T emplo de la Tercera Orden (Parish of the Third Order) – Built in 1755, is the oldest religious building in the city with a nice baroque façade. T emplo del Señor del Llanito - Built in 1778, features magnificent murals. Here, Miguel Hidalgo arrived to officiate several masses. It has a small museum displaying a fine collection of votive offerings, most of them from the 18th century. M useo-Casa de Hidalgo – It was built in 1779. It displays a collection of period furniture and some objects and documents that belonged to Hidalgo, a leader in the War of Independence in Mexico. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:45 hrs. Sunday from 9:00 to 16:45 hrs H acienda de La Erre – Located four miles away from Dolores Hidalgo, was built in the first half of the 18th century. It is one of the oldest haciendas in the country. P laza Principal, Jardín del Grande Hidalgo (Main Plaza) - You can have a nice time strolling through the garden or just sitting on one of the wrought iron benches, while tasting some typical artisan ice-cream in exotic flavors such as Mole (chili and chocolate sauce), beer, rose petals, avocado, shrimp, etc. Around the square there are craft shops, restaurants, and a famous hotel where President Benito Juárez stayed. C asa de Visitas (Guest House) – This is one of the most beautiful constructions in the town built in 1786. The facade is Plateresque and has six lobed arches on which carved stone balconies stand. The house provides accommodation to distinguished visitors. C M P M asa de Abasolo - Birthplace of insurgent hero Mariano Abasolo, born in 1784. It is currently being remodeled to host a museum. arroquia de Nuestra Señora de Dolores (Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows) – It has a carved pink stone facade in the Churrigueresque style. It was the scene of a historical fact, when on the morning of Sunday September 16, 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo, rang the bells and launched the famous “Cry of Independence” and the call to sedition against the Spanish authorities in New Spain. 21 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. useo José Alfredo Jiménez – The house was the birthplace of José Alfredeo Jiménez, a famous composer. There are many artistic and cultural events. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs useo de la Independencia Nacional (Independence Museum) - Built in the 18th century, it was originally used as a prison. It currently exhibits popular art, a portrait of Miguel Hidalgo and a tribute to José Alfredo Jiménez, a composer who was born in Dolores. Open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 16:45 hrs. Sunday from 9:00 to 15:00 hrs ÍNDICE MAP INDEX Map of Dolores Hidalgo MAP SYMBOLS LA LAJA, SAN FELIPE o tín lg us da de Itu So le da d La ica G ua da G ua 0 ero os H L Roo 20 de Noviem bre Ca ran i Sa Alg sa Las Bug gn ari ro bo amb ilias m tana nF pe Feli ar ar De Roo Sa Quin r l Pe to gn an o Tam auli pas as ulip Tam a Su Los De jua sa a o Lla ar M sé ino A Sa n Sur cis co Su blo o lg da r SAN MIGUEL ALLENDE, CELAYA Pa Hi oA Jo Carr Ch ab ac si Poto pas auli Tam di Gra s nte nito or bi San José elo sy ma M ra dro n vó Pa Dia ía Ru ete os pe es ana Río Ddel Río olore s Garc o Nue vo L eón Luis Hid alg o Jali sco Vera cruz Templo del P Señor del latino Llanito idalg Gu Aldam ue H to Rive Vera ía cruz Parq ío z sco Jali Hid nio no el R cru algo e Nt el nd isió Div io Plati ra d jua or Feli a bid Rive San Sa Palm Ru ana o- San 0 l 11 era ed ra F o l Nte de isión Div l Río alg am alg Hid ra de Hid at uel e n del Nt Gu Dolo M n Rive Plaza Principal o ió Corredor alupe es hida María Guad Comercial lgo Artesanía y Guana juato Cerámica Dolor Divisió cas Vera ero San ate Do allin Méxi co 11 Do lor es jua ana Gu lgo ida sH lG lore oA s Rivera del Río Acti ia pe Victor Jazmin lore re ian ac Guadalu Do ar res o- alg id sH o 110 Río M Dolo Mig Panteón Municipal (Tumba de José Alfredo) pe ov ederal lu rrob tera F 110 n Re Carre Zac a Alga min da Universidad Tecnológica del Norte de Guanajuato to e lip Ca SAN LUIS DE LA PAZ th a roes Fe lias ar ía pe e an -S Las da M ar nF elip lgo 110 a M Sa a Hid xico a s He Educación Tecnológica res Mé St St lu St Padre Miguel Hidalgo lo Do ederal e e ip tera F id rb l Fe ológ Jara l de l Pro gre so Hid alg o an -S Tec n Niño GUANAJUATO, LEÓN Carre Dolores Hidalgo Ag Hi ión An a s re cac tana lo Edu Quin Do SAN FELIPE Am SAN LUIS DE LA PAZ ola Ca min ap San José JUVENTINO ROSAS sí pas Coli ma s Roo Cá rde na ro Coli Quin tana Lá za ma ang o Dur tana Quin Pue er urn o Roo s Sat n olore Jupit al co ío Río D bla Taba s Nog el R o Monumento a la Bandera Roo ma ila Pip ra d ma Nay Quin auli nde a lim CBo en ito Ju M ár igu ez el Al em án s te en rg In su pas auli Tam Ben ito J . Rive pas auli Tam Alle rrer Sta Cruz aca ada ato Gue tana vo L e ío Co com l del R Fed Priv ue co eral ruz nde pt Se naju o bla Tam Jali s Ver ac lgo co rro Hie idio Níq Gua rrer Alda r Me l Parroquia de la Asunción Dist rito ue io cur Alle de Casa de José Alfredo Jiménez Gue Pue Rivera nde Hid a Níq Rub mo bla Coli z cru co Jali s tán Co o sco Alle Cro to Taba s Yu ca bre jua Pue Tab a ora ta arit rrer regid Pla ón aro rért Que l cipa Prin Gue 13 Mercurio oto is P n lu Sa dín Jar Jardín de los Compositores a Nay ico ana Templo de la Tercera Orden dín Jar Ca m Co Ba Cor ora Méx Gu Ver a tán Yac a he pec ia S rre orn alif ja C Museo Casa de Hidalgo Río gid ur del ora era cán lay o1 10 Son Nue a huil Coa uas Ag xca la Tla pas Riv Casa de las Visitas hoa s Palacio Municipal Parroquia de Talavera Parroquia de Nuestra Sra. de los Dolores Nacional Mic relo Chia c © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Mo cas Independencia cán Ce xic arit Museo de la ate hoa Zin 22 Zac Mic Mé Nay tia Miles 100 51 124 57 198 321 251 33 201 62 41 400 143 473 201 88 277 69 74 58 93 24 327 256 185 96 196 a cu 162 83 201 92 319 518 404 54 325 100 67 644 231 762 324 143 447 112 120 94 151 40 527 412 299 156 316 Sinalo Es Acámbaro Aeropuerto Internacional del Bajío Aguascalientes Celaya Ciudad de México Colima Cuernavaca Guanajuato Guadalajara Irapuato León Monterrey Morelia Oaxaca Pachuca Pénjamo Puebla Querétaro Salamanca San José Iturbide San Luis Potosí San Miguel Allende Tepic Tlaxcala Toluca Yuriria Zacatecas ca an Km xa Ju Distances from Dolores Hidalgo to: City Oa cali ent es SALAMANCA INDEX arit Mineral de Pozos The mysterious town of Pozos is a relic of a once booming mining town. In the late 1800’s, at its economic height, there were approximatly 300 mines around this town, but the most important was Santa Brígida that produced gold, silver, copper and zinc. Magic and mysticism come to life in this desolate place where it seems time has stood still allowing the visitor to wonder back in time. It is considered National Historic Patrimony and it has been named Magic Town. The semi-demolished buildings built in the 19th century and early 20th century gives this beautiful town a ghostly atmosphere. BEST SOUVENIR BUYS • Handmade dolls wearing traditional costumes • Pre-Hispanic musical instruments • Antiques and artwork from the galleries 23 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. You will have the opportunity to visit an old mine and go down at more than 200 meters below the surface. The town, however, has experienced a modest revival as a number of old adobe properties were restored or built anew. Today the town still offers travelers a combination of ancient stories, traditions and legends of its inhabitants. Around the Juarez Garden, there are some art galleries and crafts stores. The 18th century Parish of San Pedro is in front of the shaded garden. You can practice biking or horseback riding and explore the mines, haciendas and Cerro Pelon; or you can go hiking, rappel or just enjoy the contact with nature and learn about the flora and fauna of the region. MAP INDEX Salvatierra It is located in the south of the State of Guanajuato and is known as the “place of beautiful vegetation” because it is surrounded by green valleys watered by the streams of the Lerma River. Its history dates back to pre-Hispanic era when Chipícuaro and Chichimeca cultures settled in this region. This is one of Mexico’s best examples of a colonial town manifested in its civil and religious architecture. Here you can enjoy a walk between houses with arcades and courtyards, amid the scent of fresh lemon trees. The city radiates out from its large main square where you can enjoy the homemade ice cream as well as frozen strawberries with whipped cream. Facing the square is the baroque church dedicated to the town’s patron saint, Our Lady of the Light (Nuestra Señora de la Luz), inside you will find a diminutive icon, made in the 16th century of a mixture of corn paste and orchid juice. Another important constructions are: Templo de San Francisco, built in 1740. Next to this church is the Father Perez museum. The Temple and Convent of the Capuchin Nuns built in 1770, an impressive Baroque complex noted for its neo-classical altars and its main cloister. The Temple and Convent of Our Lady of Carmen (Nuestra Señora del Carmen), built in 1646, was the first church in the town; it is an elegant construction with an exquisite Churrigueresque ornamentation. BEST SOUVENIR BUYS • Rompope (a sweet, egg-based liqueur), wafers, gorditas de nata (“clotted cream biscuits”) from the Convent of the Capuchin Nuns. • Embroidered tablecloth and napkin sets • Faggoting and paper mache figurines 24 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Nearby there are about 300 haciendas conserving historical and cultural heritage, like San José del Carmen, Santo Tomás de Guatzindeo and San Nicolás de los Agustinos. There is an old emblematic bridge built by the Carmelites in 1649, Puente Batanes, and an Eco Park called El Sabinal a nice place for recreation with playgrounds. MAP INDEX Yuriria Located in the south part of the state, this Magical Town has a magnificent former convent, considered at one time “The most spectacular building ever imagined”. Near the Yuririapúndaro Lagoon is the 16th-Century Ex-Covento of San Agustin with a massive size and dazzling structure, that reminds a medieval construction. It houses a museum with an important exhibit of religious objects. The lagoon was the first hydraulic project of the vice royal era, being constructed for the benefit of the region’s agriculture. The construction of the monastery and the large artificial lake took nine years. The building is very well preserved. The fortified monastery is accessed t h r o u g h an elegant Renaissance facade that highlights indigenous features and opens onto a spacious interior with cloisters, gardens and cells. In the lower part of the former monastery there is a four-roomed museum with pre-Hispanic and colonial objects, as well as religious paintings and sculptures from the 17th and 18th centuries. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:45 hrs. BEST SOUVENIR BUYS • Matting (petates) and blowers • Cross stitch, embroidery, erochet and needlework, crafts • Fishing nets • Natural fiber baskets 25 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. You can enjoy an unbeatable view of the convent from the lake and take a boat to visit the small islands. It is a wonderful place for bird watchers and photographers since many species of birds, migratory as well as local, visit the lake during winter season. When you visit Yuriria you have to try the traditional “caldo de michi” a casserole of vegetables such as carrots, squash and onions with fresh catfish. MAP INDEX Jalpa de Cánovas The origins of the town can be traced back to 1542 when these lands were granted to Don Juan Villasenor to found a hacienda devoted to livestock and farming. By the end of the 19th century, under the regime of Porfirio Díaz, the Hacienda de Jalpa was one of the most prosperous, had 70 thousand hectares, a dam, canal networks and a modern flour mill. Today you can visit the remains of the estate complex surrounded by walnut trees; walk along the beautiful gardens, the grain mill, old rooms filled with history, and the old aqueduct. The buildings surrounding the plaza (central square) date from the colonial period and you can enjoy a calm and quiet atmosphere and a delicious homemade ice cream. Across the plaza is the lovely Church of the Lord of Mercy (Señor de la Misericordia) built in 1908 by the Louis Long; the neo-gothic church has beautiful stained-glass windows and attractive murals. Nearby attractions include the 18th century Santa Eduviges Dam and the Presa Nueva, as well as several recreational centers. BEST SOUVENIR BUYS • Polychromed wood masks • Diverse products made with quince, cajeta (milk caramel), jelly and liquors 26 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX León 5 REASONS TO VISIT LEÓN • • • • • Attend the theater and opera season. Go zip lining through a protected natural area. Spend all your money on shoes. Discover your mystical side. See how your children have fun learning. In the las twenty years, this industrial city has become one of the leaders in economic grow and the highest living standard in Latin America. Leon has a large concentration of factories which produce high quality shoes and leather goods, it is known as the “Shoe Capital of the World”, with exports of more than 25 million pairs of shoes annually. The city offers a modern tourist infrastructure, along with sports clubs, large shopping malls, and four eighteen-hole golf clubs. Some of the interesting places to visit are: León Historical Archives, the Explora Science Center Museum, the Metropolitan Park and the Leon Zoo. There is a new complex that establishes the city as the most important business center in Latin America - the POLIFORUM-, with 24,000 m2 (452,084 square feet) of meeting space and world-class services. The modern city has an important cultural life, the Guanajuato Cultural Center is a contemporary complex with a museum and a theater. And, if you just want to have fun, Leon has a great nightlife with a wide variety of restaurants, discos and bars. BEST SOUVENIR BUYS Leon is home to events like the World Rally Championship and the International Hot Air Balloon Festival, held at the Metropolitan Park during the month of November. • Shoes • Leather goods 27 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX WHAT TO VISIT IN LEÓN ? A C P P rco Triunfal de la Calzada de los Héroes (Leon’s Triumphal Arc) – This arc has become the symbol of the city. It was built in 1893 in a neoclassic style to celebrate the 83th Mexican Independence’s anniversary. The arch is crowned by a bronze lion made by Humberto Peraza. asa de las Monas – It was built in1870. It was the Government Palace, and the City Hall. Today it houses the Leon Cultural Institute for a contemporary art gallery. alacio Municipal (City Hall) – This building has been the City Hall since 1869. On the stairway there are beautiful murals painted by Jesús Gallardo in 1972-73. arque Metropolitano (Metropolitan Park) - It has a large dam, the ruins of an 18th century hacienda, a long zip line, a farm, a Children’s city, train rides, boats, bikes, horseback riding, a restaurant and a camping area. You may see a lot of different birds in the park like pelicans, ducks and more than 200 species of migratory and resident birds. E l Zoológico de León (The Zoo) – Settled in a great natural area, Leon’s Zoo shows about two thousand animals of 240 species. This zoo affords the animals superbly conditioned areas that recreate their natural habitat. The zoo offers a nightly safari. CHURCHES & TEMPLES B asílica Catedral de la Madre Santísima de la Luz (The Basilic Cathedral) – This is one of the most emblematic cathedrals in Mexico, a majestic edifice from 1765. It has a Baroque facade, with two identical towers with three bodies that reach 67 meters in height. S antuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe – The temple dates back to 1875. It has an impressive tabernacle with columns. T emplo del Inmaculado Corazón de María – This temple was built in 1901 with a Neo-Gothic style. It has a sober facade and beautiful stained glass windows. P arroquia del Sagrario de San Sebastián – Originally built in 1589, underwent reforms in the facade during the 19th century facade and in the tower in the 18th century. The temple has amazing ornamental paintings and a beautiful pipe organ. T emplo de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles – The temple has a unique facade with a Barroque style. On the inside there is a beautiful canvas from the 18th century with 28 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. the Virgin of the Angels. T e m p l o Expiatorio del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (The Expiatory Temple) - Its construction started in 1920, and it is a beautiful temple with a Neo-Gothic style where magnificent stained glass windows can be admired. MAP INDEX MUSEUMS M useo de Arte e Historia de Guanajuato (Arts and History Museum of Guanajuato) - The museum is part of the Guanajuato Cultural Forum. The building has three levels with several rooms exhibiting regional culture, Mexican sculptures and temporal exhibits. The museum also features educational services, auditorium, cafeteria, library and parking lot. Open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs. Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00 hrs. M useo de Arte Sacro (Museum of Sacred Art) – Located in an annex of the Cathedral-Basilica. This museum displays paintings from different periods and artists, and liturgical objects. M useo Arqueológico y Archivo Histórico de la Ciudad (Museum of Aracheology and Historic Files) – The museum permanent exhibition includes objects from the Chupícuaro and Chichimeca cultures found in archaeological sites in the region. It also features the history of the footwear industry in the city. M useo y Centro de Ciencias Explora (Explora Science Center) Interactive science center is surrounded by an ecological park with palapas, a jogging track, children playground, a kiosk, a lake and an outdoor auditorium. The museum features six pavilions most of them interactive, temporal exhibits and an IMAX movie theater. Movie showtime: Tuesday to Friday 11:00, 13;00 and 17:00 hrs. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00 hrs. 29 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX 8 RESERVE HERE 8A RESERVE HERE “El “El lugar lugar en en el el que que la la historia historia yy el el futuro futuro de de León se se fusionan” fusionan” León “Cuidamos “Cuidamos su su descanso descanso al al mejor mejor precio” precio” Restaurantes Restaurantes""La LaTerraza" Terraza" yy"Casa "CasaMarias" Marias" **Bar Bar""La LaJugada" Jugada" **WiFi WiFide dealta altavelocidad velocidadgratis! gratis! **Centro Centrode deNegocios Negocios **Smart SmartTVs TVs **88Salones Salonespara paraeventos eventos yybanquetes banquetes **Gimnasio Gimnasio **Restaurantes: Restaurantes:"El "ElEncanto" Encanto" yy"Rincón "RincónMexicano" Mexicano" **Centro Centrode deNegocios Negocios **WiFi WiFide dealta altavelocidad velocidadgratis gratis **Smart SmartTVs TVs **Salones Salonesejecutivos ejecutivos **Gimnasio Gimnasio **Sala Salade deJuegos Juegos **Estacionamiento Estacionamientopara para Autobuses Autobuses Ubicados Ubicadosen enelelcorazón corazónde delalaciudad ciudadyyjunto juntoalal Centro Centrocomercial comercialmás másgrande grandede deLeón. 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MAP INDEX Map of León LAGOS DE MORELOS AGUASCALIENTES SAN FELIPE, SAN LUIS POTOSÍ Blv rd M ig ue lH León id alg o Ca Sardaneta min din Me Hila rio Blv rd Vil la co cis Fr an Gr al ro Villa co pe ncis zC am l Fra Ve rti rge Jo uz Nte ez La Luz er Sur De lev ne cio ba tin Co Oli m ila o Be ta Outlet del Calzado pic a ís -S As ón SILAO, IRAPUATO, CELAYA, QUERÉTARO, CIUDAD DE MÉXICO tela o ns ica s Bu lta mp Sa lev Le Pr in Le cip al -S ila o de ral 45 o D SAN FRANCISCO DEL RINCÓN, CIUDAD MANUEL DOBLADO, LA PIEDAD, GUADALAJARA He ilc an Ca rre tera dre dre La Ma Ma Ra qu Ev el al Fe oz cip tera oL in rre Pr Ca Parque Europa ton ote Ato Tim 45 D Tierra deral Madre tera Fe A San Juan de Abajo Carre o rra ón dura de jerez Paseo io ub lR De o ro ar ay ed M nP te alt ibr eG nd ñó Pe o Sa O Plaza. Venecia Rí re o s arte ay rd Bambú res s Lieb bres an eo León - Du Fr Oli De at Colima del De La a Las Lie pica ar ra La Luz ar L Centro óp Max León ez M aneg Olim Blv A. 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Km Millas 187 28 124 128 390 411 475 110 54 219 67 713 200 833 395 120 508 173 87 198 181 158 421 483 387 138 243 116 17 77 79 242 255 295 68 33 136 41 443 124 517 245 74 315 107 54 123 112 98 261 300 240 85 150 o Le ón -S SILAO, ila o IRAPUATO, CELAYA, QUERÉTARO, CIUDAD DE MÉXICO A Sta An a de MAP SYMBOLS Ciudad Acámbaro Aeropuerto Internacional del Bajío Aguascalientes Celaya Ciudad de México Colima Cuernavaca Dolores Hidalgo Guanajuato Guadalajara Irapuato Monterrey Morelia Oaxaca Pachuca Pénjamo Puebla Querétaro Salamanca San José Iturbide San Luis Potosí San Miguel Allende Tepic Tlaxcala Toluca Yuriria Zacatecas rte ua D C -S al CIUDAD MANUEL DOBLADO, LA PIEDAD, Tabla de Distancias de León a: A ila Carretera Federal 45 D CUERÁMARO, ABASOLO, PENJAMO o in am cip 45 ila in ral -S Politécnico de Guanajuato Pr de d Fe 5D l4 era Fe Universidad al de Guanajuato rincip Campus León P Universidad Tecnológica in no Ote INDEX Candel aria Alfalfa Corcega Capri Alfalfa Malta Zapopan Inmac ulada Cananea Caborca ec illo Zacatep Hermos Nogales osillo Herm a omp de P na care 11 d ed J uli o Ma San Fra ncisco Tadeo San Judas los Niñ os Lecu ona ueva Verdi Villan erín s elta evu Silv estr eR ona Palm rdo Lecu Rica ueva Villan Verdi A. 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Pinito Elvira Me Acapulc Sánche Los Romo blo Centro Comercial Plaza Obelisco Valtierra Acapon eta Los Mo chis Melaque ochis Nuevo Va ty BEL IS Río B Dei S BLV Templo de la Tercera Templo del Orden Sagrario ton La Luz Gu Mercado de la Soledad An de la Ind añita C Usum Casa de la Cultura Diego Rivera o H Templo San Francisco de Asis ireles San Pa Esp ty Gu vez Dulce Z nari as n er Plaza San Juan Calz Cas ada tillo de lo de C s Hé hap ulte roes pec ez Alv ez drito Blvd. Vecente Los M Pto. An gel Mazatlá n Navidad Puerto Vallarta Barra de n Juan Héroes Rosal d án o San Pe Plaza Sa niel M os ar n . Dr Fragua Fray Da ate ate GUE Río aqui Amor eg ra ra Ped ro M oren o ras OMIN nte zM Sa ED Ce ópe a O. D vo za Mo Mo a EFA Plaza de los Fundadores Bra sV oL Miró RIO EL EZ M ND CO S GO LE MA IO LO R JOS Templo de la Soledad Río La Ote Chupar . rosa dolf Valle Pla Acceso Río Y Chá Templo de Nuestra Señora de los Angeles Templo de Inmaculado Corazón de María cobedo Pte. 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S Blv tra á Ju iz s Au Burgos Cád Sur Map of Downtown León 5D EF EBR ER O EZ R Templo RO de San SAS MO REN Juan de O Dios VA EZ AL D AN N ER .H D R INDEX Celaya 5 REASONS TO VISIT CELAYA • • • • • Buy the typical cajeta and wafers. Take a photo of the famous Water ball. Admire Tresguerras’ work. Have spooky experiences in the cemetery. Try the ‘gorditas’ (small, stuffed tortilla pouches) at Cañitos market. Celaya is known as the Golden Gate of the Bajio (Low Land), and it is also famous for its high quality production of milk based sweets. Celaya has this tradition of producing wonderful sweets since the colonial period. In modern sweets stores you can learn about the production process and taste some of these candies like: cajeta, made from boiled goat milk, brown sugar and cinnamon, chewy candy, lollipops, among other sweets. You can walk through the fortified walls of old monasteries or dare to spend a spooky night at the cemetery that houses the Museum of Mummies. BEST SOUVENIR BUYS • Cajeta--a sweet made of burned milk and sugar- in a variety of flavors. Quemada (burnt), envinada (wine-flavored), vanil a, walnut, strawberry, pine nut, and other original flavors. • Different sweets like como jamoncil os (creamed candy), wafers, cocadas (coconut candies) and marinas (chewy balls covered nuts) 33 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. This important business center, was the birthplace of one of the most important practitioners of neoclassical architecture, Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras. An exquisite example of his work is the Church of Carmen. This city has important buildings that are worth seeing, such as the Church of San Francisco built in the 17th century and the Augustinian cloister, also constructed in the same century. MAP INDEX WHAT TO VISIT IN CELAYA ? P P laza de Armas (Main Town Square) – A garden is surrounded by nice portals and important buildings. In the middle of the plaza there is an old and beautiful gazebo that dates back to 1906. 10 Dulces y cajetas elaborados artesanalmente residencia Municipal (City Hall) – The building was constructed in the 18th century and it has some awe-inspiring murals painted by Octavio Ocampo, a well-known artist from Celaya depicting the Mexican history. C T T atedral de Celaya (Cathedral) - Located next to the Temple of San Francisco, it was restored in the 19th century for the famous architect Tresguerras in a beautiful neoclassical style. emplo de la Tercera Orden – It was built in 1820 with beautiful altarpieces made by Tresguerras. The interior features 18 astonishing stained glass windows. emplo y Exconvento de San Agustín – The construction dates back to 1609. It has a Plateresque style with Moorish reminiscences. In 1863, the property was expropriated and turned into a prison until 1962, when it was opened as a school for the fine arts. Una dulce tradición... Benito Juarez 109 Nte, Zona Centro Celaya, Guanajuato. Tel: 01 (461) 61 287 06 / 61 134 00 [email protected] /Latradicional /watch?v=lHEkYuWgbOA T emplo del Carmen – This shrine is a real jewel that surprises the visitor by its beauty and the cleverness of its proportions. Considered as the masterpiece of the distinguished architect Francisco Tresguerras. The interior has some original paintings made by Tresguerras and a German organ built in 1800. M P useo de Celaya Historia Regional (Regional History Museum) – The museum features eight rooms with the history of Celaya. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs.. anteón y Museo de Momias de Celaya (Celaya Cementery and Mummy Museum) – It was opened in the 19th century, today it is a place in symbols and mysticism. Next to the cemetery is the Mummy Museum. T orre hidráulica o Bola de agua (Water Ball) – This is one of the most important landmarks in Celaya. Since 1908 is supplying water to the downtown area. It is in a 35 meter high tower and has a diameter of 12 meters, is the only one of its kind in the world. C onvento y templo de San Francisco – This building dates back to 1573 and it has been renovated several times, maybe the most important was the one made by Francisco Tresguerras in 1715. It is one of the major landmarks of its type in the country. The interior features Baroque design, while the exterior is Plateresque. 34 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX Map of Celaya SAN MIGUEL ALLENDE Del Canal Celaya-Querét aro Obre gón Miguel Hidalgo s More lo Naran Eje jos Norpon iente Tierra y Libertad Universidad Continente Americano nte 2 de Abril Ten och ti Rancho Pinto Mutualismo z Prof. Francisco Juáre Club Campestre de Celaya es aB lan ca Porfir io Día z Antonio Plaza ya ela eC rd Su a to Sit io ien Cam ua 102 Chihuah Morelos ram tar eré Lib Qu Gue o ta 10 de Marzo titlan Mar Teno ch e iembr Sept 16 de pico Tam 16 de Septiembre n chtitla Teno Fra ncis co Morelos Chapala Río Bravo Ma. Morelos Mitla Mateos ina os tamor an Xichú Francisco I. Madero José Libertad Adolfo López Mateos Mendoza Lu o uñ José Ma ría Pin o Suáre z N Luis Velasco De e Ja Ja im ultep ec Reforma im eN uñ o Monte Reforma Pino Suáres Chap Ramirez Plan de Iguala Ignacio Comonfort Luis Mor a Ignacio Ocio y Ocampo a Roch Salvatierra-Celaya s Plan de Ayutla nes Soste Fa ría Revolución Góm es Dr. José División del Nte. is C ort áz ar Zaragoza no Ma o av Br Agraismo Sur Benito Juárez Maria titl ch Te no lo uila nil Fr es Co Vicente Riv Río Ocio y Ocampo io Ló Lucio Blanco a ur el S atis ron zar Ba ala rS od ado udill Am Ca sque eco Zap l Bo Pach rza io F. An ton o de Fue cisco Pase Villahermosa ah Beltroven ios o Plan de Iguala pez 2a. de Am Fran oco Acapulco Cozum el Morelia Guadalupe Guadalupe a Palac 1o. de Mayo Mérida Los a 3 Guerras 5 de May hi Texc Plan de Ayutla Ignac Baja California Hermanos Aldam Nuevo León a Hermanos Aldam Melchor Ortega Leandro Valle tha Nayarit Tamaulipas Nuevo León Coahuila San Patricio Na Chamizal La Paz Templo de San Agustín Adolfo López Baja California Coahuila Santiaguito Coahuila Primo Verdad y Ramos Mariano Escobed o De Morelos de l a ga uiro eQ Paseo mos ima raca Pa od Vasc Ignacio Camargo rra Sie Rayón ecillas Sierra Torr Calle 2 Pipila 10 to rie oP rm ille Sonora Francisco I. Madero Mercado Morelos t yari Na Gu San Luis Potosi Templo de San Francisco Parque Bola de Agua Morelos Nicolas Bravo Higueras al a Francisco Orteg Re Mutualismo o Sor Juana Inés a Sierra Leon in Calle 1 Rafae el Migu San a z Pered l Suáre Pablo Rocha de Sierra Gran m lo Rába ata io Anton o Zap Emilian o ada Sierra Nev Ca Berna Calle D Ginebra 10 de May a Valle de Ler ma Calle 3 Sierra Río Lerma Río Lerm Esteban Macias to rie oP José Ma. Morelos Nicolas Bravo Diego Rivera 20 de Noviembre rm De Héroe de Nacozari La Paz Templo Catedral El Carmendel Carmen Plaza de Armas o Adolfo López Mateos Mutualismo Diego Rivera 5 de Mayo s Adolfo López Mateo tepec © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Cuauhtemoc Nicolas Bravo Adolfo López Mateos Luis Cabrera Agustin Arroyo Chagoyan Beach 5 de Mayo Museo de Historia Miguel Hidalg Gu Parque Alameda Central Cuautla Manuel Doblado Melchor Ocampo Nicolas Bravo Miguel Hidalgo o Lucio Blanco ille Narciso Mendoza Mercado 5 de Febrero Andrés Quintana Roo Prof. Francisco Juárez Miguel Hidalgo urgentes Calle Ins Andrés Quintana Roo Oaxaca Yucatán Aguilar Maya Aztecas Albino García Manuel Doblado Jalisco Michoacán Los Azteca Leandro Valle Manuel Doblado Albino García Guanajuato Oaxaca Aguilar Ma Los Azteca Hermenegildo Galeana 20 de Noviembre Guanajuato ya Mariano Abasolo Prof. Francisco Juárez Albino García no Ra ez Leandro Valle res Dr. Eduardo Liceaga Truva Oliva Salto del Agua Silva Mariano Jimén Vicente Cortes ana 20 de Noviembre Sinaloa Templo de San Antoniuo Los Azteca ale Juan José Prado Guadalajara 20 de Noviembre Del sol Jardín Gral. Manuel Palafox Ner Nayarit i Héroe de Nacozar rgentes oG Paseo Río Silvano Ramos Almanza Calle Insu Ignacio Alas Gaspar de nológico Mariano Jiménez Francisco Zarco gild Bosques de Chapul 35 Gabriel Ramos Millán ene Abasolo Juventino Rosas Ferrocarril Central lon Paseo del C alzada Av. Tec Americas llado Santos Dego rm Tecnológico Irapuato ción Prof. Francisco Juárez Manuel Payno He Sta. Anita Ponciano Aguilar de Trevi 43 62 150 167 308 219 57 64 189 37 79 466 86 442 170 70 240 32 25 65 159 32 314 224 154 39 224 Rubi Zafiro Turquesa Trojes 70 101 242 269 497 354 92 103 305 61 128 750 140 712 274 114 387 52 41 106 257 52 506 362 249 64 361 Miles Penjamo Villagrán stitu Juan Alvarez Km Sálamanca Mariano Abasolo Distances from Celaya to: ericas Americas Con Odi Sta Alicia Panteón y Museo de Momias de Celaya Eusebio González Abasolo Olmo El Sauz o Heliodoro Castillo De Exelaris anda tral ril Cen ocar Ferr rra Sie Just Irrigación Irrigación Irrigación Sta Fern Bajío de las Americas Prof. Francisco Juárez Parque Xochipilli MAP SYMBOLS Centro Comercial Galerías Tecnológico Antonio Plaza Salvatierra-Celaya Campo de Golf Municipal SALVATIERRA, YURIRIA, MOROLEON, MORELIA José Torres Landa Acámbaro Aeropuerto Internacional del Bajío Aguascalientes Ciudad de México Colima Cuernavaca Dolores Hidalgo Guanajuato Guadalajara Irapuato León Monterrey Morelia Oaxaca Pachuca Pénjamo Puebla Querétaro Salamanca San José Iturbide San Luis Potosí San Miguel Allende Tepic Tlaxcala Toluca Yuriria Zacatecas de rrero Hidalgo Celaya City QUERÉTARO, SAN JUAN DEL RÍO, CIUDAD DE MÉXICO Pr ino A Celay Jofre tierra- Villagrán Libramiento Sur de Celaya a elay o-C l Alt eo E pas A Villa Salva San Rafael Camin spo o A Jo Libram Hipico Adolfo López Mateos Ado Pipila lfo L ópez Cela Universidad Mate ya o s Villa de Celaya 3 Gue José Ma grá ría Pino rras Olimpo o n Suárez Monte oren st sM vere osa Central de a éR y te E s n la o o Autobuses -Ce J M Pa lto xcoco se El A de Te o seo Lago de rra Apa t Campus Ca Pa Lo me Villa res Universidad Rí de lia sA Ejido Cerro Prieto ve s E Latina oC lam te olá n oa ic os tza Mo nN a c oa Sta Clara eS lco d o s se Pa Alta al Romer Villa Ejido de Silva Irapuato Universidad de Guanajuato Campus Celaya-Salvatierra taro Liverpool Plaza Francisco I. Madero de Armas José Ma. Morelos s Adolfo López Mateo 10 ueré Irrigación tlán on co rdia Abedul 12 de Oc tubre de La C . iente Faisá n Anillo Pte Segundo Manuel Doblado Miguel Hidalgo Vecinal A. Cre e 5 de Mayo Eje N or-pon enal Silvano Ra mos Card ya-Q ón to QUERÉTARO, SAN JUAN DEL RÍO, CIUDAD DE MÉXICO Cela - Jap ajua taro ón Vial Tecnológico Fresno de Celaya Campus 2 Museo Cubas Garcia Interactivo Antonio “Imaginate Plaza sé T Tecnológico La Bola” Veleros orre de Celaya s La Galerias Campus 1 Irrigación nda Tecnológico Bajío Panteón y de las Museo de Americas Momias to Americas rie oP 20 de Noviembre rm ille u G Mariano Jim énes Parque Los Azteca Alameda Central Hermenegildo Galea na Picmo uz guh onient Eje Nor-p Ma n Jo Concepción Beiste Celaya - Villagrán a Berr zco y Oro nuel Celaya-Queré México - Jap auz uan Garza SALAMANCA, IRAPUATO, LEÓN, AGUASCALIENTES a El S de G Sa rteg xico erro josé Jua rO é Av. M Bec San El ado ológico Aeropuerto de Celaya Eje Francia Pte. 2 ón México - Jap mpo Melchor Oca Liverpool Berlin uz r-p No Sa lv Av Tecn Genova Vene BostonNiza cia AnsterdaLondres m Sa e nt ie on Noror ie Las Camelinas je El El Paraiso Alva ro a rru Ca s La El Paraiso Celaya s rta e Hu Anenecuilco anca - res Ansterdam A Madrid Sevilla nsterd am Paris Alamo Country Ansterdam Club Anste rdam Salam De Las Tor Fu en te auz Av. Veleros El S iento SALAMANCA, IRAPUATO, GUADALAJARA Ha Camin oAS an M iguel Octop an aya De La Huerta - Cel ía ar aM St Jaime Nuño anca n cie fre Salam da Celaya-Dolores Hidalgo JUVENTINO ROSAS, DOLORES HIDALGO Hacienda de La Erre SALAMANCA, IRAPUATO, GUADALAJARA s de Oc a Maria Enriqueta INDEX Irapuato 5 REASONS TO VISIT IRAPUATO • Stroll through the bustling market. • Take a photo at the fountain of dancing water • Admire the magnificent Lord of Mercy, made of corn paste. • Enjoy the atmosphere during the Jazz Festival. • Try the delicious strawberries. BEST SOUVENIR BUYS This progressive city combines the rich history of the region with a modern infrastructure and industrial d eve l o p m e n t . It has earned the title of “Strawberr y Capital of the World”. The main features in Irapuato are: The San Francisco de Paula Temple; Our Lady of Solitude Parish, this church dates back to 1600; the Mercy Temple from the 16th century; the Convent of San Francisco built in 1799; the Hidalgo Zoo; and the City Museum, which displays a number of archaeological artifacts, historical documents and photographs depicting the history of Irapuato. • Handmade crystallized strawberries, • Strawberries covered with dried chili or chocolate. 36 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAPA ÍNDICE WHAT TO VISIT IN IRAPUATO ? P P laza de los Fundadores (Founder’s Square) – A square of splendid beauty due to its collection of sculptures that capture pre-Hispanic elements and the city of Irapuato’s origin. residencia Municipal (City Hall) – It was built in 1800 in the Neoclassical style. In the second floor there is an amazing mural named “The Revolutions”. It has one of the largest courtyards in the country, surrounded by an arcade. T T M emplo de San Francisco – Built in 1799, the predominant style is baroque, combined with a neoclassical style used in the facade. In the interior there are some original paintings done by Tresguerras. emplo de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad – Irapuato’s cathedral was built in 1600 and then renovated in the 28th century. It has a nice baroque style. useo de la Ciudad (City Museum) - This museum is located in a magnificent baroque style building built during the second half of the 18th century. It displays a number of archaeological artifacts, weapons, historical documents and photographs depicting the history of Irapuato. It permanently exhibits paintings by Roberto Montenegro, 19th century carriages, murals and diverse pieces of art, a collection of weapons, military uniforms and antiques. Open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 19:00 hrs. Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00 hrs H acienda El Copal – The hacienda used to supply grain to mining areas and convents. Its characteristic façade has nine pink stone arches. T emplo de la Misericordia o del Hospitalito (Parish of Mercy) - Its foundation has been attributed to the first bishop of Michoacán, Vasco de Quiroga, around 1550. The facade was renovated in the 18th century in a baroque style. The interior contains one of the biggest chandeliers in Mexico, a beautiful sculpture called “Señor de la Misericordia” (Lord of Mercy) made with corn cane paste, and a mysterious tunnel that divides the sacristy and extends up to the City Hall. 37 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX RESERVA AQUÍ 38 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. 11 MAPA ÍNDICE Map of Irapuato ALDAMA, SILAO, GUANAJUATO, LEÓN, AGUASCALIENTES Méx ico 11 -Sil ao Pista de Go Cars uato Gu err ero ar riz al C Al o on am C z ad rile ña M el R ío aV irge bre tiem anca-I Viejo A rapuat Sep o Salaman ca n Ga Ignacio Salam Camino s rcia Télle Ira pu A México Parque Zoológico de Irapuato ato -S A México ala ma nc Hd aL San Roque Sa n Co sm e De Irapuato-Salamanca ña rile ad M lupe a de ue uada aV ar a el os or M eo d Pas Díaz Orda De G es 16 ato anaju to-Gu Torres Lan az Sevillan ge ur Roq es nt Pipila as Ab ns G. Díaz Ord sI San o ol da to ua oI rap se Pa Irapu a es an ip Tu l no Te r Lo A México ca Central de Abastos Faisán A México Hidra an s m ia la Sa ar o- at mo pu Ala Ira as z Insurgentes Ote Esperanza SALAMANCA ato Díaz Orda r S rapu o ay M Arroyo Sta. Rita . de L tano aye an C Anim Las ca-I eM Su to rin ua Gómez Mo ap .d Sa la a SALAMANCA, CELAYA, QUERÉTARO m Geranio A M éx ic o 11 0 -Ir ino A Cam man Sala 1o Los Reyes Río Guanajuato ilao to S tes pe en riz urg sA o lao Si a Irapu nda rres La José To Juan D ía zO rd az mo an ca -Ir ap ua to Ru fin oT am ay to o C s na rde Cá Ra v la el Ins Liceaga 0 o 11 Los Agricul tores ila as oled i ar M o an Ab ero err Casimiro Arb uilas lo o as aro z Lá Gu Las Independencia éxic e AM De Las Ag Plaza Jacarandas de pen r áte Cr s CUERÁMARO ncia De La re form Centro de a Convivencia Familiar to jua a n ua -G ato pu Ira ma lla Vi AM al ion res Nac mb ito Cu Ejerc Parque Tabachines Guadalupe Victoria 10 o1 ic éx S to as Arand Plaza Cibeles ua as cozari ua nd for Re La De Héroe de Na p Ira Ara ndas Jacara as Club de Golf Santa Margarita Ind ciembre 16 de Di San Antonio de Ayala Jacarand ap a éric Am s Parque Ecológico de Irapuato -Ir da Nte an co Puerto Ri Inforum Irap de Jesús Corazón lao Si Ar Sagrado MAP SYMBOLS Irapuato 0 SILAO, LEÓN, AGUASCALIENTES bajo Del Tra e el l La M or Cató al lic a Del Tra bajo ab Is D rtin i ato br eg ón Casuarina an Azucena Nilo ila Pip naju Jord n ció volu Re Revolución Pipila O Río z rda zO Dia n Te rá Gua nce Sur José Mujica Insurgentes Casuarina Aranda l M Po o daz Ebano Naranjo Manue Zaragoza Laurel Magnolia Olim po 16 de Septiembre Del Río Paraiso Monte Ma Nigromante Manuel cuña uel A Man Terán Churubusco te s en rg su In s Lo De ar Diaz Or ez Alv o Moren igu a Roo Quintana Pedro Ro dr Celay Ajusco Diaz Ordaz a Primaver Matamoros o illo Sauc Matamoros dr ide Iturb José Santos Degollado mbre Pe San Río ar ilit M o ic éd M ela cu e Bustamant Juan Cano o jam Pen Lerdo de Tejada 20 de Novie en tes anca atierra Salv ayo eM az ia Yurir anca Salam Insurgentes Ote Higuera Casuarina Gómez Farias rg alam aro rám Cue d 1o. a ragu La F rd Valle lado Manuel Dob ns u o to - S yect Pro Irapua a n Celay oleo Mor yo lado Manuel Dob mbre 20 de Novie Hidalgo Narcizo Mendoza sI uato ro ma Ma zO lón Lo - Irap León de erá Cu 1o. Co De Silao yo sas González Ortega Flores uel M Man Zaragoza Pte Unión Encino il ino Ro z e sp Ari Encino dro Lean Galeana os Insurgentes dán Alvaro Obregón rona Rayon ión oluc Dia ión oluc Rev Roo Quintana Templo de a Roo Sn. Francisco Quintan Alvaro Obregón Juáre m Ra López Cotilla Ojinaga Manuel Vega pata Za Jorgr Negrete Monte Pamaso Mayo Guerrero Gu rco Mercado Municipal vila do Dá Plaza Fiesta Ser ro mba Acá o Rev rma Carmen n Co Ramó err Za 5 de Presidencia Municipal Fernan ond Arred Juvent Colón ro ia Ixtoc o an Refo ar áz rt Co Jesús Garc az n ció volu Re Museo de la Ciudad cerr Ma o Oca de ez o Juár Benit de ay mpo re er Corregidora r rd Gu no Templo de Ntra. Sra. de laa Soledad Pacheco D. Su zO s elo en All ira A. 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Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. ia rab Sa o isc z de án ern iño am nG ba 39 s Fre n2 10 o1 xic Mé oH 74 27 114 37 203 270 256 62 28 151 41 436 86 479 206 32 277 68 12 103 130 70 277 262 202 44 188 te Es 120 44 185 61 328 436 413 100 46 244 67 702 139 771 333 53 447 111 20 167 210 113 446 422 326 71 304 o as cu isc Acámbaro Aeropuerto Internacional del Bajío Aguascalientes Celaya Ciudad de México Colima Cuernavaca Dolores Hidalgo Guanajuato Guadalajara León Monterrey Morelia Oaxaca Pachuca Pénjamo Puebla Querétaro Salamanca San José Iturbide San Luis Potosí San Miguel Allende Tepic Tlaxcala Toluca Yuriria Zacatecas as eL od se Pa Miles onaldo is D Lu ob e dro Ce nc Fra Km dro Ce uc Centro de Convivencia Faniliar Casimiro Licea City Universidad de León az Fre Sa De La Reforma Distances from Irapuato to: Diaz Ord Roble o sn ble Ro io los Co ero Isabel PUEBLO NUEVO Jazmín Es A Viebla err Francisco Villa Ca ABASOLO, PÉNJAMO, LA PIEDAD Gu M éx ico 11 0 SALAMANCA, CELAYA, QUERÉTARO Jh on F. K Te p ey en ed ac y INDEX Destinations in Guanajuato S an José Iturbide This is a place for nature lovers, where you can admire mountain landscapes, magnific gorges, magnetic zones, the natural sculptures of the Hill of the Turtle, cave paintings, architecture of the 17th century and remains of old “haciendas”. The most astonishing construction in the town is the San José Iturbide Parish, whose construction began in 1866 with a beautiful neoclassical style. This is the ideal place to practice ultralight aviation and enjoy an incomparable view. A basolo Located in the Southeast region of the state. Among its attractions is the church where Miguel Hidalgo, the Father of the Nation was baptized and the Hidalgo Museum, where you can find a replica of the baptism fountain, and some pre-Hispanic pieces. There are several spas recognized for its hot springs and natural beauty. Brinco del Diablo (The Devil’s Leap) hill is an ideal place for mountain biking, camping and rappelling: while Ojo de Agua de Galván, is great for a picnic. Nearby is the archaeological site of Peralta, with a monumental architecture. 40 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP¡ INDEX P énjamo A cámbaro Founded in 1526, the town is a site of considerable architectural interest. You can visit the Stone Bridge, featuring nine arches with a Neoclassical style built in 1750. Besides, worth a visit Del hospital Temple from the 16th century with one of the most beautiful facades of Guanajuato in Plateresque style, Guadalupe Temple (18th century) and the impressive San Francisco Temple from the 18th Century. It is also famous the “Fuente Taurina” (Bullfighting Fountain), built for commemorating the first bullfight celebrated in the New Spain during the 16th century. You can also visit the Fray Bernardo Padilla museum, with an exhibit that depicts the history and culture of the people of Chupícuaro. And, the three small chapels of Acambaro, initially there were fourteen in the 17th century, they were built to stop and pray in the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) during Holy Week. Pan de Acámbaro (Acambaro bread), Acámbaro’s most famous culinary export, is a bakery product similar to Jewish Challah 41 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. It is known as Hidalgo Cradle and it is one of the cities with major commercial movement of the State; however, its main square has kept the essence of a peaceful village. You can visit the Parish of San Francisco built in the 18th century. The Pénjamo landscape is dominated by the blue agave. This is the door to the Highlands of Pénjamo with many stunning natural beauties, ideal for adventure tourism. Not very far from Irapuato is the Hacienda S alamanca This primarily industrial city is the possessor of an architectural jewel: the San Agustín Church, considered one of the most important architectural works of art during the vice regal period with a beautiful baroque style. The interior contains amazing gold leaf altars of 24 carat gold. These altars are said to be the most impressive in Latin America. Salamanca is famous for its detailed wax figures. This peaceful city has many attractions like: the Hidalgo Museum located in an old hacienda of the 18th century, with an exhibition of several paintings and historic documents related with the bicentenary of independence, (open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00 hrs. and from 17:00 to 20:00 hrs.). The Parroquia Antigua (Old Parish), one of the architectural treasures of Salamanca, constructed in 1690. And, the Templo del Señor del Hospital (Temple of the Hospital), built in 1888 in a neoclassical style. Corralejo de Hidalgo, where Miguel Hidalgo was raised, today it is in ruins. And, also very near from Pénjamo is the Hacienda Corralejo a famous tequila producer. The installation gives tours of the cellars lit in blue, learning about the manufacturing process and testing the famous drink. It also has a museum called the Museo del Vino y la Botellas (Museum of Spirits and Bottles). The museum contains a collection of about 3,000 bottles, almost all of which with their original contents. Open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 to 16:00 hrs. MAP INDEX 12 42 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX 13 43 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX Silao Here is one of the most visited shrines of Mexico. The Shrine of Christ the King crowns the mountain Cerro del Cubilete, 2,579 meters (8,460 feet) above sea level. One of Mexico’s most important religious monuments, it marks the geographical center of the country. The entire building, and the image of Christ as well, are art deco in design. From the plaza at the foot of the shrine, one can enjoy wide-open vistas of the Guanajuato plains. Enjoy the panoramic view from the mountain, and if you love excitement, dare to take to the skies and paraglide from the mountain. Silao is a small provincial town full of traditions. It is the birthplace of the Chávez Moreno brothers, and there is a beautiful museum where you can admire the work of these famous artists. In 2010 Silao hosted the Bicentennial Expo, and today this is a nice modern place for leisure and education with interesting permanent exhibits. 44 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX 45 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX Tourist Routes Archaeology Route In this tour you can experience the past and the origins of Guanajuato. The route starts at the archaeological site “Cañada de la Virgen” (Virgin’s ravine), near San Miguel Allende. It was at its height between 500 and 900 CE. Complex A, also called the Casa de los Trece Cielos (House of the Thirteen Heavens or Skies) consists of a large “sunken” patio like that in Peralta surrounded a pyramidal base over 25 meters high. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 to 16:00 hrs. Then is the archaeological site of Peralta, near Abasolo. It was found in 300 CE when the To l tec - Ch i c h i m ec a s cultures started the construction of one of the major civic-religious center of the area. In the year 900 CE the settlement was abandoned probably due to natural disasters. The site features temples, plazas, sunken patios and an interesting space named “Recinto de los Gobernantes” (Governors’ Precinct). There is a stone that rings with a characteristic sound, when struck with another stone. This stone was used for communication with the other settlements in the valley. There is a site museum. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs. This route ends in Plazuelas, located just west of Pénjamo. The site was constructed over three hillsides separated by two large creeks. It was occupied around 600 and 900 CE, and it is noted for the complexity of its architecture. 46 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX Mistery Towns Route The beauty of the site may be appreciated in the most important construction at the site is the complex called “Casas Tapadas” which contains several large structures and one ball court. In the four corners of the court were found sculptures representing a serpents and at the center, as marker a serpent –lizard. The marker found at the eastern side of the court, depicts attributes of the ancient rain gods, reiterating their association with fertility. Surounding the buildings are more than 1,000 rocks with petroglyphs engraved on the surface of igneous rock outgrowths. There is a site museum. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs. The mining boom during the colonial period created routes for silver trade and Mineral de la Luz was part of this trail. This is a mystical area characterized by a unique energy, which now emerges as a tourist attraction with the name of “Mistery Towns”. Mineral de la Luz was founded when the San Bernabé mine was discovered. Legend said that a shepherd named Pedro de Mirelles accidentally discovered a vein of silver, it took nearly three hundred years until the town became very prosperous, during the 19th century. The social contrasts in the town, created a serious of original characters as the Muki (a two inches tall Route of the Indian Chapels The indigenous people of Guanajuato are a living heritage that is expressed in its traditions and festivals, where religious architecture and especially its inhabitants admirably have kept their ancient heritage. Only 40 minutes from San Miguel de Allende there are six communities sharing their chapels, stories, food and crafts. A tourist route with a deep respect for the customs of the people of our communities. legendary creature who lives inside the mines), the “Catrín” – Dandy - (rich mine owner very well dressed, a real casique – person with a lot of power in the village -), the “Charro Negro” – Black Horseman - (the ghost of a romantic and adventurous charro) or the “Mulata” person who is born from one white parent and one black parent - (a Satanic irresistible woman with infinite power). All these characters have remained alive all these years, as folk wisdom and oral literature. 47 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX Tequila Circuit Wine Circuit In the Southwest region of the state of Guanajuato are six major tequila producers. You can travel along the majestic blue agave plantations, learn about the regional traditions and culture and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the haciendas. The tour begins in the Corralejo Hacienda, famous for its tequila in a blue bottle, recognized as a symbol of national identity. In Magallanes, very near from Pénjamo, you will find charming stone houses and a delightfull cuisine, this is the place where the ancient tequila “Tres Joyas” is produced with a history of more than 200 years. Next is Churipitzeo de Pénjamo, where you can witness musical and equestrian shows. In the way to the archaeological zone “Plazuelas” there is another tequila producer, different from the others because it uses an innovative production processes. Your senses will awaken as you travel through the natural landscape with impressive cannons, mounts and hills, in the way to Cuerámaro. In the Hacienda de San Gregorio you will find a museum dedicated to Francisco Xavier Mina, an army officer and a Mexican revolutionary. The wine in Guanajuato is the result of a rich cultural and natural heritage. When you walk along the vineyards, you can experience the winemaking process and taste the magnificent wine. Most of the wineproducing farms are in the road between the Magic Town of Dolores Hidalgo and the enchanting city of San Miguel de Allende. The wine from Guanajuato is a sensitive and exquisite representation of the land, these “ranchos” produce hand-crafted wine and take great care with every detail in the wine making process, resulting in a unique wine with complex and elegant flavors. 48 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX Nature & Adventure P eña Alta Forest zone with rich fauna and two dams ideal for fishing. It is a great spot to practice rappel, camping, hiking, bird watching, aquatic sports and guided horse riding. V ergel de Bernalejo Located in the heart of the “Sierra Gorda”, this community offer wonderful natural sceneries like: The Bernalejo Caves; the “Picachos”, a very unique mountain because of its shape, a most for hiking lovers; some “sótanos” (caves) with a great diversity of fauna and flora; and the water-based attraction called the Puente de Dios (Bridge of God) a natural rock formation that looks like a bridge created through thousands of years. It is an ideal place for camping. S ierra de Lobos (Mountain Range) This mountain range offers a landscape of crags and ponds that makes it possible to enjoy a variety of open-air activities such as walking and camping. There is a dam where you can fish bass and carp. S ierra de Santa Rosa (Mountain Range) It is located very close to the city of Guanajuato. In the recreational zone of Las Palomas there are guided tours to learn about the herbs and fauna of the region. There are more than 172 bird species in this natural park. La Cuenca de la Esperanza, is an ideal spot for naturalists and birdwatchers; facilities are available for activities like mountain biking, hiking and camping. E l Salto Impressive geological formation with two waterfalls, located in the community of Picones and El Potrero. You can explore the area on foot or horseback, it is ideal for mountain biking. B osque de Vergel de la Sierra (Forest) Beautiful oak woodland located in Sierra de Lobos (Wolf ’s Mountain Range). It is the natural habitat of a wide variety of flora and fauna. The perfect place to practice for nature-related activities. It has camping areas and numerous recreational activities such as horseback riding, ATV’s, kayaking, fishing and rappelling. L os Panales Attractive ravine with rugged rock formations distributed along more than 10 kilometers long as big columns. In its lower part runs a river called El Panal, “Honeycomb”. Best to visit during the rainy season. 49 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX S iete Luminarias (Land of the Seven Lights) It is a Natural Reserve. An unusual landscape with a formation of seven extinct volcanoes distributed in an area of almost 90 km2 of protected ecological zone. There are beautiful lakes inside most of the craters. Some of the names in the Purepecha language are: Tallacua, Membereca, Andaracua, Sicua, Sacalasschil, Liricua and Teremecua. The crater “La Alberca” – The Pool - (Tallacua), this sulfur crater lake is very deep and is a unique place for diving. La Hoya de Cintora T ierra Blanca There is a beautiful dam named “Cedro”, where you can have a ride or go fishing. Two kilometers far from here is “El Salto”, with perfect natural walls for rock climbing and rappel. P resa del Conejo A wall created by nature with black mud, and eucalyptus and mesquite trees. An excellent place for trekking and camping, or just to enjoy the nature. A rroyo Seco It is located in Victoria, this small community supports an ecologic reserve with 300 years-old cacti, some of them are up to two-meters tall. While in the area, you can also explore the cave paintings and the rock formations like the Cerro de Tortuga (Turtle Hill). C erro del Cubilete The Cerro del Cubilete (“Tumbler Hill”) is a 2,700m (8,860 feet) tall hill. Atop the hill is a tall statue of Christ. The statue dominates the approaches to Guanajuato, Leon and Silao from its vantage point, where it is also possible to go hang gliding. 50 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. C erro Culiacán It is the tallest of the state of Guanajuato with 2.830 meters (30461.8 square feet) above the sea level. There are some archaeological remains of various cultures. It is ideal for: mountain biking, motocross, hiking, hang gliding, rappelling, and camping, among some others. C uenca de la Esperanza y Las Palomas Esperanza Basin and Las Palomas – This area with forest landscape offers facilities for activities like mountain biking, hiking and camping. Thanks to its high level of biodiversity it is an ideal spot for naturalists and birdwatchers because it is situated on the migratory path of many neo-tropical species on their way south from Canada, Alaska and the northern American states. There is a variety of 172 species of birds in this Natural Reserve. You can rent bicycles and camping equipment. The reserve has some other facilities like restrooms, places to eat and grills. C erro Grande It has several trails for hiking and some rupestrian paintings. (Andaracua), is a salt water lake with healing properties, especially for skin; it has countless caves with cave paintings. On shore there are orchards and archaeological remains have been found. By the lake you may find fruit orchards and some archaeological remains have been found. The volcanic crater called “Alvarez o de Flores” (Membereca) is the prettiest and mysterious of all them, is also the largest of the craters and displays remains of a pre-Hispanic ceremonial center, cave paintings and springs sprout out of the rocks; inside there are hot springs and fertile soil that have helped to produce giant vegetables. Rincón de Parangueo (Liricua), has a tunnel of 300 meters long that leads to the salty lake that is in its interior. You can also find plenty of caves with petroglyphs that have barely been explored. The Land of the Seven Lights is located in Valle de Santiago, is famous for its theories and legends about giant vegetables, and amazing phenomenon. It is ideal for recreational activities such as mountain biking, trekking and rappelling. MAP INDEX Gastronomy Since pre-Hispanic times, Guanajuato has distinguished itself in the culinary arts. The aromas, textures and flavors of their dishes are full of symbols and history. The state features a wide variety of flavors, each destination has a wide range of dining facilities that will impress even the most discerning palate. Some of these restaurants are located in unique and historic buildings immersed in the typically colonial atmosphere. The roots, of this rich culinary tradition, come from the different cultures that once populated this region, mixed with new ingredients brought by the Spanish conquerors, transforming the regional dishes into some of the best in Mexico. In any of the restaurants, in San Miguel de Allende you will find traditional dishes such as “pellizcadas de nata” (corn cake made with cornmeal and stuffed with cream), “fiambres estilo San Miguel de Allende” (a mixture of meats, fruits and vegetables topped with olive oil vinaigrette and apple vinegar). In Dolores Hidalgo, you can enjoy a concert of flavors that melt in your mouth with their unique exotic flavors of ice-,cream such as mole, tequila, avocado, chicharron, beer, shrimp, rose petals, etc. In Atotonilco you can try the delicious “gorditas de chicharron en salsa” (a thick tortilla fried with differen fillings). Very traditional in Guanajuato are the traditional “Enchiladas Mineras” (Miner’s Enchiladas with tortillas, cheese, carrots, potatoes and smooth guajillo chile sauce), “tamales guanajuatenses” (stuffed with pork or cheese), and of course the “Charamuscas” (a hard, caramel candy that is yellow in the shape of mummies). Celaya, famous for its sweets, most of which include milk, but the most famous is the “cajeta” (boiled goat milk, brown sugar and cinnamon) in its different flavors like wine-flavored cajeta, vanilla, nut, raisin, almond, strawberry, etc. And, in Irapuato, the delicious strawberries prepared in many different ways. You cannot miss the chance to try the traditional beverages, such as beetroot juice, strawberry liquor, the famous “cebadina” (a carbonated beverage made of pineapple vinegar and steamed tamarind or Jamaica flower), or the unique “agua de mesquite” (beverage made from a leguminous plant with a sweet flavor). In order to spread the traditional and the new culinary trends, Guanajuato celebrates several food festivals in different destinations. There are festivals to celebrate the typical food with international chefs and there are also wine circuits. Guanajuato, the gastronomic heart of Mexico, is recognized for its intense and variety of flavors and offers interesting culinary exploration tours. 51 © 2016. All rights reserved. Contents can not be reproduced for commercial purposes. MAP INDEX Festival InternacionalCervantino It is held annually in the city of Guanajuato and lasts approximately three weeks. This famous festivity celebrates its 40th year. In 1972 the festival became an annual event since then the number of participants and spectators has grown with each passing year, and has become the most important international artistic and cultural event in Mexico and Latin America. The Festival attracts thousands of visitors interested in the intense cultural agenda. The events happen in the theatres, plazas and other venues in the city. During the celebration of the International Cervantes Festival a torrent of the most outstanding works in music, opera, theatre, dance, plastic arts, cinema and literature take over all of Guanajuato, this is a unique experience in a city full of legends. The international aspect is to create a space for discovery and exchange. The event attracts artists from all over the world each year in order to present typical aspects of culture from each country. Today the Cervantino Festival has become an internationally acclaimed event. 52 © 2016. All rights reserved. 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MAP INDEX Map of the State of Guanajuato AGUASCALIENTES AGUASCALIENTES Ocampo 51 San Felipe El Torreón La Estancia Las Coloradas 45 SIERRAS Los Hernández SANTA BARBARA SANTA ROSA Mineral Las de la Luz Palomas Santa Rosa Río Aeropuerto 45 Internacional de Guanajuato Jesús del Monte Romita Pénjamo 110 45 Noria de Mosqueda Peralta Rincón de Guadalupe Corrales de Rambango 45 Abasolo Ojos de Agua Valle de Santiago Rincón Cerro de Parangueo Colorado Huanímero Cintoral Cora Las Jícamas Laguna Prieta Mináparo Salamanca Labor de Valtierra La Alberca Pastor Ortíz El Mármol MEXICO 43 La Calera La Ordeña Huandacareo Villa Morelos URUAPAN Lago de Cuitzeo Empalme Escobedo La Joya Mojinitos El Toro RESERVA DE LA BIÓSFERA SIERRA GORDA Atarjea Aldama San Miguel Palmas Carbajal San José Iturbide MEXICO Yuriria El Puerto de Porullo El Charco Apaseo El Grande San Lorenzo Jaral del Progreso CERRO 55 V. de CULIACAN Cortazar Lago El Sabino de Yuriria El Potrero 51 TEQUISQUIAPAN San Bartolo Apaseo El Alto San Juan del Río El Rosario Salvatierra La Leona 120 Jerécuaro Chamácuaro Cuitzeo Presa Solis Aguacaliente ZINAPECUARO Amealco HUICHAPAN Epitacio Huerta Puroagua Acámbaro Lago La Soledad Coroneo MEXICO Parácuaro 51 MORELIA 45 Tarimoro Maravatio Iramuco Querétaro MEXICO Rincón de Tamayo MEXICO MEXICO Cuitzeo QUERÉTARO San Miguel Octopan Rincón de Tamayo Caracheo Santa Rosa de Jauregui Juan Vega Celaya Cortazar Parras Los Amoles MICHOACÁN Comonfort Villagrán Tierra Fría Valle de Santiago Moroleon Peruándiro Tierra Blanca El Carricillo El Charco del Ingenio JuventinoL. Vallejitos Rosas ma La Piedad de Cabadas MEXICO Nautla Ler MEXICO 12 Rancho Toyan Rancho Sta. Gloria Santa Catalina Morisquilla Cinco de Mayo Corral de Piedras San Miguel Allende 7 Cañada de la Virgen MEXICO MEXICO El Joaquín Tule San José Allende Río Las Plazuelas 90 GUADALAJARA Irapuato Cuchicuato Corralejo Presa de Allende Laja 37 Rancho San José La Vista La Ordeña El Copal 84 MEXICO La Estrella La Rosa Presa La Purisima MEXICO Presa El Corralejo Atotonilco Puentecillas 13 11 io Cuerámaro Salón de las Musas Degollado Río Lerma La Joya de Calvillo Tur b Presa Peñuelas Victoria Doctor Mora Los Rodríguez La Río 84 Los Órganos Huachimole Rancho El Rosillo de Arriba Xichú Espíritu Santo de San Juan de la Puerta Saucillo Cristo del Cubilete Silao 110 Dolores Hidalgo La Erre Guanajuato Tejamanil San Vista Agustín Hermosa L. Prieta MEXICO ARANDAS 14 MEXICO La Muralla Manuel Doblado Silao Cañada de Moreno Mineral de Pozos MEXICO La Tapona Pinalito de Palomas La Joya SIER R A EL A Fría ZAFÁ N Río Río Colorado Peñuelas San Luis de la Paz La Quemada La Angostura Laja Guadalupe de Jalpa Presa El Sauz Duarte San Francisco del Rincón El Maguey 51 a de L SAN MIGUEL EL ALTO 37 Río Purísima de Bustos Los Arrastres MEXICO MEXICO Ibarrillas León Espíritu Santo 57 Río Laja Sierra de Lobos Vergel de Bermalejo CERRO DEL OBISPO Milpillas MEXICO Río El Cubo JALISCO El Chupadero La Barranca MEXICO Presa El Papalote Mesa de Jesús San Diego de la Unión Cueva de Indios San José del Tanque Estado de Guanajuato Santa María del Río San Bartolo de Berrios El Coporo Cañada Grande SAN JUAN DE LOS LAGOS Villa de Reyes Jaral de Berrios Bosque de Vergel de la Sierra MEXICO Lagos de Moreno SAN LUIS POTOSI SAN LUIS POTOSI Presa Tepuxtepec Tepuxtepec MARAVATIO CONTEPEC Map Symbols Airport Camping Handcrafts Natural Wonder Golf Shopping Mall Biking Grottos Hacienda 53 Mine Market Colonial Architecture Museum Bird Watching Paragliding Industrial Park Fishing Cave Painting © 2016. 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