Historic centre (UNESCO)

Guanajuato, Mexico

Home to colourful facades and cobblestone streets that make the city a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Places in Historic centre (UNESCO)

Historic centre gastronomic restaurants Guanajuato is known as a gastronomic centre throughout Mexico, with numerous restaurants in the historic core.
Boutique hotel rooftop restaurants Contemporary boutique hotels offering rooftop bars and restaurant amenities amid the colourful architecture.
Historic centre cafés Cafés throughout the colourful, cobblestoned historic centre.
Boutique hotel rooftop bars Contemporary boutique hotels offering rooftop bars amid the colourful UNESCO architecture.

Best time to visit: October to November is a popular time to visit, when the Festival Internacional Cervantino takes place, featuring music, plays, arts, and other cultural performances.
Getting around: Guanajuato's historic centre is walkable but steep and hilly, with the subterranean roadway system offering an unusual way to navigate parts of the city by car.
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Language: Spanish. English is limited outside tourism.
Timezone: CST (UTC-6)
Current trends: Guanajuato's boutique hotel scene continues growing, with properties like Casa del Rector combining contemporary design with great style since opening in late 2016, complementing the city's centuries-old sophisticated hotels within the historic centre.

Subterranean roadway district — A vast underground roadway system where a rushing river once coursed through the city.
Del Truco street area — Home to Truco 7 Restaurant, a casual well-reviewed spot for traditional Mexican food.