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Historic places in Guanajuato

6 historic buildings, sites and memorials in Guanajuato.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Historic places in Guanajuato

  1. See

    Alfredo Dugès Natural History Museum

    Museo Alfredo Dugès

    Small but interesting collection of animal and human specimens. Many stuffed animals and some grisly body parts in jars of formaldehyde.

    10ː00 - 18ː30 (until 14ː00 on Tue)

  2. See

    Alhóndiga de Granaditas

    Regional Museum of Guanajuato

    This building is where the independence revolutionaries burned the Spanish troops, and now houses a museum devoted to the history of the region, as well as an important photographic library.

    Tue-Sat 10:00-14:00, 16:00-18:00; Sun 10:00-15:00A fee for adults, free for students/teachers/seniors/children under 13

  3. Do

    Festival Medieval de Guanajuato

    An annual event since 2005, this festival celebrates music, dance, and art from the 5th to 15th centuries, with participants hailing from across Mexico.

    Late April

  4. See

    Museum of the Town of Guanajuato

    Museo del Pueblo de Guanajuato

    Three floor museum with many historical artifacts and artworks about the city of Guanajuato.

    Tue-Sat 10:00-19:00, Sun 10:00-15:00M$25 (adults), M$10 (students)

  5. Eat

    Tamales food stall

    In the centro historico near the Qijote museum. You get very good tamales for M$8 each. You can choose between piña, mole, pollo, queso and prensado. It's popular amongst the locals.

    Daily 18:30-21:00

  6. Do Not mapped

    Festival Internacional de Órgano de Guanajuato Guillermo Pinto Reyes

    Guillermo Pinto Reyes International Organ Festival

    Named in honor of Mexican organist and composer Guillermo Reyes Pinto, this annual festival celebrates the city's many historic church organs, some of which date to the 16th and 17th centuries. Distinguished Mexican and international musicians are invited to perform, and all concerts are free to the public. The festival is organized by the Guanajuato Ministry of Culture; updated information is available at the Tourist Office.

    Mid-MayFree

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Guanajuato (CC BY-SA 4.0).