Guidebook for Guanajuato
Food Scene
Cafe Tal
#128 P.º de La PresaTry 'Beso Negro' or any cafe -- absolutely recommended
Cozy place with nice wine and good European-style food- one of the highest rated restaurants in the city. Just around the corner!
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La Burguesa de la Presa
109 P.º de La PresaCozy place with nice wine and good European-style food- one of the highest rated restaurants in the city. Just around the corner!
Mexico Lindo y Sabroso
Paseo de La PresaTypical Mexican fare in colorful setting
good Mexican wine list, great tapas- try the Guacamole Borracho (with mezcal!). small place, fills up early, so make a dinner reservation online.
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Los Campos
11 Del Campanerogood Mexican wine list, great tapas- try the Guacamole Borracho (with mezcal!). small place, fills up early, so make a dinner reservation online.
nice selection of tea and coffee, best cheesecake in town
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La Victoriana
97 P.º de La Presanice selection of tea and coffee, best cheesecake in town
El Gregario Coffee House
166-b Marqués de RayasNew trendy cafe overlooking the park.
Drinks & Nightlife
The fanciest hotel in Guanajuato has a main bar open daily and a horse-themed bar in the red and white striped house open only Thurs-Sat. Sometimes has live music on Saturdays.
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Villa María Cristina Small Luxury Hotels
76 Presa de La OllaThe fanciest hotel in Guanajuato has a main bar open daily and a horse-themed bar in the red and white striped house open only Thurs-Sat. Sometimes has live music on Saturdays.
Parks & Nature
Rent paddle boats to cruise around the small lake- don't forget bread or tortillas to feed the ducks! many hiking trails start here, including up to Guanajuato's land-locked lighthouse.
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Presa de La Olla
Presa de La OllaRent paddle boats to cruise around the small lake- don't forget bread or tortillas to feed the ducks! many hiking trails start here, including up to Guanajuato's land-locked lighthouse.
Entertainment & Activities
College students dress up as medieval troubadours and take you on a singing tour of the city. Buy tickets from troubadours during the day around down town. Various starting times, usually from 7-8pm. Starts in front of the church next to Teatro Juarez. Takes around 2 hours, in Spanish.
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Callejoneadas Guanajuato
2 De SopenaCollege students dress up as medieval troubadours and take you on a singing tour of the city. Buy tickets from troubadours during the day around down town. Various starting times, usually from 7-8pm. Starts in front of the church next to Teatro Juarez. Takes around 2 hours, in Spanish.
Arts & Culture
House where Diego Rivera was born, showcasing his art throughout his life. Closed Monday, 10-7 Tues-Sat, Sunday 10-3. Also has reading room for kids!
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Museo Casa Diego Rivera
47 PositosHouse where Diego Rivera was born, showcasing his art throughout his life. Closed Monday, 10-7 Tues-Sat, Sunday 10-3. Also has reading room for kids!
eclectic collection of Guanajuato's favorite madman, Don Quijote
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Museo Iconográfico del Quijote
1 Cantarranaseclectic collection of Guanajuato's favorite madman, Don Quijote
Essentials
The market is open every day, with fresh fruits and veg. On Sundays more stands open, with local farmers, lots of food stands, and many other non-food items. Go around 10-11am - it is not an early morning market!
Bazar Embajadoras
29 Paseo MaderoThe market is open every day, with fresh fruits and veg. On Sundays more stands open, with local farmers, lots of food stands, and many other non-food items. Go around 10-11am - it is not an early morning market!
Getting Around
This is the bus stop to go Downtown
Buses are 5 pesos - all of them going to the city center
Paseo de La Presa 130
130 Paseo de La PresaThis is the bus stop to go Downtown
Buses are 5 pesos - all of them going to the city center