Guanajuato City Guide 2017-18

Shopping Shopping Centers

There are a few markets in town, but the most important (and biggest) is the Mercado Hidalgo. Vendors set up shop here selling everything from fresh fruits to clothing to cheese and meat. Even if you are not interested in purchasing anything, it is still worth a visit to see the beautiful building and the goods for sale.

Some options for malls include: + Plaza Pozuelos + Plaza El Cantador

Grocery Supermarkets

There are two branches of Comercial Mexicana, a grocery supermarket in Guanajuato City. Sam’s Club and Costco are located about 45 minutes away in the neighboring city of Leon.

Arts and Culture Entertainment

México has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, if you have time to visit, these include: Cancun, Cozumel, Ixtapa, Isla Mujeres, Las Bahias de Huatulco, Los Cabos, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Escondido, Puerto Vallarta and Tulum. Places to visit in Guanajuato City: + Jardín de la Unión

+ Templo de San Diego (Church of San Diego) + Monumento a El Pípila (Monument to El Pípila) + Callejón del beso (Alley of the Kiss) + Guanjuato University + Cervantino Festival (held in October)

Places of Worship The population of Guanajuato is mainly Catholic. There is a Catholic church for every neighborhood, which are interesting to visit for people of all backgrounds. Even though there is an overwhelming majority of Catholic people, the city has places of worship for different religions.

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