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Golden Hour at Casa de Tía Aura

Catch the last warm light before the sun dips below the horizon, starting with a quick bite and ending in the glow of the museum's courtyard.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:39

    Mexico Lindo y Sabroso

    Grab a classic Mexican dish to go or sit quickly on the terrace at Mexico Lindo y Sabroso. It is just an eight-minute walk from the anchor and open until 22:00, giving you plenty of time before the sun goes down.

  2. 17:54

    Casa de Tía Aura

    Head to Casa de Tía Aura. The tour is conducted in Spanish, but the visual storytelling of the house's macabre history is clear enough to follow. Arrive with thirty minutes to spare to absorb the atmosphere before the exterior lighting changes.

  3. 18:24

    Casa de Tía Aura

    Step outside the museum as the sun sets toward the WSW. The golden light at 18:24 will cast long shadows across the traditional architecture, providing the perfect backdrop for the day's final moment.

  4. 18:54

    Restaurante Teresita

    End the evening at Restaurante Teresita inside Villa Maria Cristina. It is only a two-minute walk from the museum, making it an easy transition to unwind after the tour.

Local tip

Check the route to Villa Maria Cristina for Restaurante Teresita if you need directions after the museum tour.

Check before you go

  • Casa de Tía Aura is open Mo-Su 11:00-18:00. Ensure you enter before 18:00 to complete the tour before sunset.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Guanajuato (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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