Blogs from Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico, North America

Today we are visiting Ex Hacienda San Gabriel de Barras. This 17th century hacienda belonged, unsurprisingly, to San Gabriel de Barras! It would be the easiest thing in the world to order an Uber but we decide that we’ll give the local bus a try. It is only 2.5km out of town and the walk into town will do us good. There are not too many people around and the walk into the centre is pleasant, then we walk back to the west of the town to suss out the bus. We need to choose any bus heading to Marfil and ask for Hotel Mision. We try one bus but the driver seems to be saying no, it’s not this one. To be honest we give up fairly quickly and decide to order an Uber. But ... read more

Today is a move on day. We make a Skype call to mum and dad whilst we are still assured of reasonable WiFi connection! The truth is, the hotel WiFi (which was pretty weak anyway), completely failed a few days ago. But as we passed their main WiFi modem every day on the stairs, we could clearly see their private modem...so we sneakily photographed the password and have been having excellent reception ever since! Unbelievably there is yet another celebratory procession passing our balcony today. Now we know why they have named this town Mexico’s own Disneyland! Today the focus seems to be on little children...three large cartoon type characters, followed by lots of toddlers - the smallest riding in the back of floats and slightly older kids accompanied by proud parents walking behind. We decide ... read more

Set off early morning traveled not far to reach the beauty of Guanajuato, we took a bypass road for several miles at 10 miles per hour rough is not the words that should be used, one wrong moment and you are toast. Heading Our first Cuaota San Fco Delric 2,3&4 Axels 180 pesos, second toll Guanajuato 50 pesos passed through many small towns in the beautiful interior of Mexico, Have arrived at Bugsaviile RV Park and off to tour the city.... read more

Guanajuato is probably one of the most interesting and beautiful cities all over Mexico. I strongly recommend a visit to this fascinating city if it happens you come around North-Central Mexico. There are narrow and winding streets, stairs up to the mountaisides, churches, colonial-era mansions, houses built with colourful stones and a lot still to be uncovered underground. It is also a student town with a lot of young people hanging about in cafes and bars, it is really welcoming. When I was there some alleys of the city were closed because of construction work. My favourite point is up to the valley where you can have a wonderful view of the entire city with all its colours and mountain scenary to the background. Lose myself, this is what I love to do while travelling. Lose ... read more

We arrived in Guanajuto Feb 9 after a long journey through Zacatecas. Feb 10 we took a city tour. This is the only state with drinkable water and the capitol of the state. Known for the students with over 30,000 at university. Originaly built in the 1500.s after the river flooding and buildings sinking new buildings were built over top. With long tunnels joining the city. Visited Lahacienda San Gabriel de Barrera. This was the rich Spanish homestead built in the 1500.s. This area was the first to have piped plumbing. Visited the theatre Tijaiez Theoto built in 1876 by the Europeons. Beautiful and huge laced with gold. Had lunch at the hotel, visited many churches and went to the market place. Tonight we went back to town and were treated to a music festival. February ... read more