Spanish in Guanajuato

About Guanajuato

Its history, cultural tradition, magnificent architecture and mild climate with an annual temperature of 18ºC have made it a center of attraction. Nowadays, Guanajuato is a city of unusual beauty, with a rich colonial tradition. In the midst of ravines and gullies, its streets taper off into steep, twisting alleys or underground tunnels and streets that wind their way through brightly colored houses perched in the hills. Guanajuato has a wide range of hotels in the city and its surroundings, as well as several restaurants and nightclubs. Guanajuato’s festive spirit comes to the fore in its fiestas and popular events such as the Holy Week celebrations, the feast of our Lady of Guanajuato, the celebrations of the Presa de la Olla, the sugar figure fair, the festival of hot-air balloons and the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Christmas in Guanajuato is an unforgettable experience that is worth experiencing to the full. This is the time of the traditional callejoneadas, when the lively tunes of student music groups fill the night air. One of the most important events in Mexico is undoubtedly the International Cervantes Festival, which originated in 1952, with the presentation of the Entremeses Cervantinos in the Plaza de San Roque. If you are interested in seeing this festival or any other of the city’s events, Guanajuato one of the easiest states to reach because of its broad network of highways and international airport in the city of León.

Old Church in Guanajuato Teatro Juarez, Guanajuato Strees in Guanajuato View of Guanajuato

Reasons to learn Spanish in Guanajuato

• Population: approximately 120,000.
• The city of Guanajuato is the state capital and is one of the most important historical and cultural colonial cities in Mexico.
• Guanajuato is located in the central part of Mexico, south of the high Mexican plateau.
• In 1988, the UNESCO declared Guanajuato and the surrounding silver mines a “World Heritage Site”.
• The state possesses an international airport, 40 kilometres from the city centre.

• Although a small city, Guanajuato has a great deal to offer: from the beautiful colonial buildings to modern museums, from the silver mines to the university.
• Guanajuato astonishes the visitor with the charm of its relaxed atmosphere. Its paved streets and picturesque squares.
• The Festival International Cervantino, or FIC, is a very prestigious and famous festival of culture, music, theatre and dance. It is held annually during the first two week of October and attracts intellectuals, artists and tourists from all over the world.
• The famous Underground Street, officially known as Calle Miguel Hidalgo has an amazing charm. Following the course of the old Guanajuato River, it runs nearly 3 kilometres beneath the city.
• Practically the entire state of Guanajuato has a pleasant climate with temperatures between 12ºC and 24º C.

• The majority of flights to the airport at Guanajuato stop first at Ciudad de Mexico.

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