Guanajuato Travel Forum

Planning a trip to Guanajuato in the beginning of January. We have gotten ourselves as far as Leon. From there on, we are stuck... any advice on getting from Leon to Guanajuato and then from Guanajuato to Jerecuaro? Comfortable is not a requirement, just a wee bit of safety. :) Thanks

My wife and I will be in Guanajuato from Feb 23 to March 1 and were interested in seeing a performance of some kind at the Teatro Juarez. A play, a concert, anything really. I have googled it but I can't find any information or schedule. How can I get information on performances and maybe book tickets?

Also, we would like to go out dancing...salsa or whatever...we are fair dancers. While I firmly believe that 40 is the new 30, we wondered if there was place with live music and dancing that had a more adult clientele. Just some place that was not a college crowd.

Thanks,

Arne

My wife and I are planning a week long stay in Guanajuato in February. We mostly plan to relax and enjoy Guanajuato but she is very curious to see the monarch butterflies. How far is it from Guanajuato to the butterfly sanctuaries? Are there organized day trips? Is there a recommendation how to do this if we wanted to take a couple of days and make this trip?

Thanks,

Arne

Is there regular daily bus travel to San Miguel de Allende from Guanajuato?

We'll be spending a week in Guanajuato in mid-February, but are considering going to San Miguel on two of those days since that's where we originally wanted to go there for the week.

Anyone know how long this trip might be?

Thanks much.

Hi,

I have booked a flight for a one week visit to Mexico in November. I've been to Oaxaxa several times before, and to the Yucatan. This time I thought I'd try Guanajuato, from things I read and photos I've seen, it looks like a nice place to relax, do a little exploring, and soak up some local culture.

I'm trying to decide if I should just base myself in Guanajuato for the week , and do day trips to a few other places, or to spend 1/2 the time in Gunajuato and 1/2 in San Miguel. I hear good things about San Miguel, but I'm afraid it might be too crowded with Americans, and I might not get as much of the local culture there. Any suggestions?

What are the best Spanish school(s) in Guanajuato for a senior citizen to attend?

Hello

I am looking for a romantic studio/apt/hotel room in Guanajuato for two nights (Fri, Sat October 26 and 27).

Something near the center of town. A great view is a HUGE plus. If anyone has any suggestions or anything available, please let me know. Also, any suggestions for restuarants. Thanks!

Steven

Hello,
I will be in SMDA for 2.5 days and I wanted to visit Dolores Hidalgo for one of those days....just to check out the pottery. I'm not too keen on spending $25 on a taxi one way. What are some other options for getting to DH? Do 1st class busses run that route? Collectivos? Thank you in advance for any information.

Hi! What is the gay life like there? Are there any cafes, etc. ?

Thanks

I must be tired from trying to drive around Guanajuato. I want to know what to do with my car. Help!
Terri

Hi All
My husband and I drove our car to GTO and will be staying in the Centro Historico for the next month. We can now see that this is definitely not a driving town. Streets are beyond narrow and very congested. There is an amazing and to the novice, a very scary warren of subterranean tunnels. Parking seems virtually non-existent. Does anyone have any idea where we can pay to leave our car. We figure we will use it for sidetrips out of town only. It needs to be secure and not too expensive. Someplace we could take a cab to once or twice a week.
I know this is an obscure question but any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

What would be your suggestions for my whirlwind tour? I'm a photographer and the city looks drop-dead-beautiful, so I'd like to go to some of the more photogenic places. Also would like to get in a wee bit of shopping. I've heard that university students can be hired to guide you about the city. True? If so, what would be a fair price to pay?

My soon to be husband and I will be going to Guanajuato for business. We will be there for approx. 2 months. I want to take a beginners class in spanish. He already speaks fluent spanish. We need reasonably nice accomodations for two months while there as well as a highly recommended school. Please let me know if you can help in anyway.
Thanks!

We are travelling with another couple and want to spend about a week in Guanajuato. We'd like something fairly nice - about $1000/week for a two bedroom with kitchen - any suggestions? I can find lots of information for San Miguel but nothing for Guanajuato

We are travelling with another couple and want to spend about a week in Guanajuato. We'd like something fairly nice - about $1000/week for a two bedroom with kitchen - any suggestions? I can find lots of information for San Miguel but nothing for Guanajuato

We are heading from Ciudad Juarez to Leon and Guanajuato for Corona Rally Mexico, and are trying to get bus information. I've taken the bus from CJ to DF before (after missing the train... fun!), but I can't find a schedule anywhere on buses to Guanajuato from CJ. Estrella Blanca and Omnibus de Mexico appear to offer this route, but their website horarios/destinos pages are not functional, and I'm just not sure. CJ's Camionera Central doesn't seem to have a phone number...

Any suggestions? (Any tips on great restaurants/cafes/art-stuff in Gto or Leon would also be greatly appreciated, too)

Thank you!

If anyone is going to the museum of the mummmies, there is also, in the same building, a cult of death museum, with a vampire mummy in the floor...I did not get a picture of something in there that has been haunting me, a mummified baby in a case on the wall. If anyone has a picture or could get one, would you kindly let me know? Thanks for reading, and brilliant travels to all.
Aelena

Does anyone have any preferences for a good school to use or a tutor for a one-week only stay in Guanajuato. If so, please let me which one and why you prefer it to others. Thanks!

I am trying to find a great place in Mexico that makes (manufacturs) Tooled leather Handbags and Belts I hope that someone can help me with this.

If you know of a great place in Mexico (anywhere in Mexico) Please let me know.

Thanks Tammy

Hi everyone!

I'm considering studying in Mexico for one week and would like to know which colonial city north of Mexico is preferred for my short stay?

Without knowing more, Guanajuato sounds goods for many reasons, but maybe preferable for a short stay because I can fly directly into Leon Airport and then have just a 45-minute ride to the city. My understanding is that otherwise, it's a 5-hour ride fro Mexico City.

By the way, I'll be flying from Los Angeles, California if that is any help.

Thanks,

My husband and I are thrilled to get some time away from our kids and visit a city we fell in love with 7 years ago when we first went to Guanajuato. We will be arriving by plane in the airport closeby at Leon. I've seen recent warnings about taxi crimes (mostly in Mexico City), so I wanted to be sure to ask about any tips taking taxis from the airport to Guanajuato or around close-by areas. Are they pretty safe there in this region? Last time we were there we took buses and taxis all around the states of Michoacan, Guanajuato and Jalisco. Also, any opinions on what are some good day trips and any good tour guides to use? We'll only be there for 5 days and we want to make the most of it!

My husband and I are thinking of retiring in Mexico and will be visiting Guanajuato, Queretaro and San Miguel in march. We are looking for an English speaking guide to show us some neighborhoods in those cities. Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

I am considering a Spanish Immersion course in
Guanajuato. It will be 4-6 months because I really want to improve my language skill which is about Intermediate level. I don't know much about the city and would love to get any advice about courses, or hear about personal experiences in the city. The course I am considering is through Don Quijote
and will cost about $2400 for 6 months. The lodging costs $102 per week for a student flat. Is this expensive for the area? Also about how much money do you think I would need to bring for food, shopping, and other misc expenses. I am really a novice at travelling, and have never been out of the country so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

We are considering 4 mos. in gto. early in 2005. We have 2 children: 8,5 and 1. Looking for any and all info on the following three matters:

1) Any information about where and how to find schools for our 8 and 5 year olds?

2) Information on art classes for Dad?(beginner/intermediate, drawing and painting)

3) Contacts for rental prop's suitable for family of 5!

Thanks!

I am a middle aged individual who plans to study spanish in one of the Intensive Spanish programs in Guanajuato - does anyone have any schools they have attended that they would recommend or that they suggest I avoid?
Any other advice to share?
Jane

I want to come to Guanajuato for a month to learn Spanish. What are the best/worst months of year with regard to weather? Do they get earthquakes, hurricanes or any other natural disaster in that area? and how safe is the food - is there a lot of stomach problems?
thanks,
Jane

Hi,

I didnt see any tips on accomodation in Guanajuato. Are there any hostels there? Are they near the bus station? Would appreciate all info like prices, location, etc.

Thanks.

I want to take a road trip from LA to Guanajuato this summer with my sister and my children. I was very excited about this road-trip until family members started raining on my parade.
*** Is it unsafe to drive to Guanajuato?
*** Is the police force corrupt?

I am planning to live in Guanajuato next fall and winter. I know there is a big univ. population, but I am no longer in my twenties and am worried about being isolated. Is there anyone who can tell me whether there is an active community of ex-pats?

Thanks, Sherril

I will be visiting Guanajuato & San Miguel in late April 2004. While I am there, I would like to spend some extra time and visit a local charity (like an orphanage, children's shelter, food center, ...) and give a little donation. Does anyone know a charity in Guanajuato that does good work - my search on the internet didn't turn up anything.

Thank you very much,
Peter