In the middle of Mexico, the State of Guanajuato offers two small cities and one small town to spend a pleasant vacation surrounded by culture, delicious food, enriching hikes and great activities.
Reported from travelpulse.com , Walking tour in Guanajuato, a colonial city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its narrow and steep streets, historic buildings, and bohemian atmosphere make it a popular tourist destination.
A walking tour of Guanajuato is a great way to get to know the city and its history. The following itinerary will take you to some of the most important points.
Alley of the Kiss
Callejón del Beso is a narrow alley in the city center. It is a popular tourist destination because of the legend that if two lovers kiss on the balcony of one of the houses in the alley, their love will last forever.
Granaditas Alhóndiga
The Alhóndiga de Granaditas is a historic building in the city center. It was built in the 18th century and served as a grain warehouse. The Alhóndiga was the site of a decisive battle during the Mexican War of Independence, in which the rebels defeated the royalist forces.
Museum Ikonografi Don Quixote
The Iconographic Museum of Quixote is a museum in the Alhóndiga de Granaditas. The museum exhibits a collection of artwork depicting the character Don Quixote de la Mancha.
Diego Rivera House Museum
Museo Casa “Diego Rivera” is a house museum in the city center. The house was the home of Mexican artist Diego Rivera and his wife, painter Frida Kahlo. The museum displays a collection of Rivera and Kahlo’s artwork, as well as the couple’s personal objects.