Guanajuato, Mexico is known for a few things; being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stunning Baroque Architecture, it's rich silver mining history, being the site of the first victorious battle in the War for Independence from the Spanish and ......... mummies. You read that right, Guanajuato has mummies. Unlike the ancient Egyptian variety, Guanajuato's mummies are accidental …
Where to Eat in Guanajuato
Guanajuato has a wide variety of places to eat; taquerias, street food stands, bakeries, pubs, pizzerias, and way more. This can make it hard to decide on where to eat in Guanajuato! Trying different types of local food is one of our favorite things about travel. We love to try popular places to eat for tourists and locals alike but, often times we'll venture outside the …
The Pipila Monument in Guanajuato- Sweeping Views and Heroic History
We’ve been in Guanajuato, Mexico for a week now and have managed to see a lot of the city on foot. Our overall impression- the city is simply stunning! Guanajuato is a treasure trove of brightly colored facades, ornate churches, and Herculean monuments. Its heart is nestled in a deep valley and the city, stacked with vibrant colors, rises up the mountains on all sides from …
Churros and Gelato- 2 International Favorites Perfect Together in Guanajuato, Mexico
Eating local foods is one of the most enjoyable parts of traveling. I can almost say, it’s our top favorite thing to do! Doing so usually involves fun urban investigation and rubbing elbows with locals, other favorites for us when we visit new places. A lot of time we venture off the beaten path in search of restaurants, cafes, and bakeries that locals love. Sometimes we’ll …