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Although it is a small state (representing just 1.56% of Mexico's total land area), Guanajuato has several well preserved colonial towns, as well as beautiful scenery. Founded on its silver mines in the 16C, the eponymous capital city has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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| Guanajuato - two views (above) of the city from the Carretera Panorámica. The large church in the right photo is the Basilica Menor de Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato, built in the 17C. | |||
Guanajuato - one of many such streets in the city. |
Guanajuato - facade of the Templo de la Compañía, completed in 1765. |
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Guanajuato - view of the Plaza de la Paz, in front of the Basilica. |
Guanajuato - the Basilica, looking toward the Plaza de la Paz. |
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Guanajuato - inside the Basilica. |
Guanajuato - one of the many joys of walking in this city is the number of intimate little squares and plazas such as this one. |
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| Guanajuato - various scenes (above) around the city; to the left is the Jardín Morelos. | |||
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Guanajuato - one of the "residents" at the famous Mummy Museum, where dozens of similar mummies are displayed. Unique soil conditions in the area have in some cases helped preserve these mummies for several decades. | ||
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| Lagos de Moreno - two views (above) of the Iglesia Parroquial (18C). Inside are the remains of the martyr San Hermión, taken from a cemetery in Rome and moved here in 1790. | |||
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| Dolores Hidalgo - two views (above) of the church of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (1712-78), where Father Hidalgo gave the famous "Grito", or shout for Mexico's independence, in 1810. | |||
San Miguel de Allende - founded as San Miguel in 1542, this small city of 150,000 is 90 kms from Guanajuato. |
San Miguel de Allende - view of the main square, or Jardín. Development in the town is strictly controlled to preserve its colonial character. |
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| San Miguel de Allende - two typical street views (above). | |||
San Miguel de Allende - statue of Emiliano Zapata. |
San Miguel de Allende - view of the Plaza Cívica, next to the church of San Francisco (18C). |
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Map courtesy of Lonely Planet. |
Map of the State of Guanajuato courtesy of Tour by Mexico. |
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