Subterranean roadway district
Guanajuato, Mexico
A vast underground roadway system where a rushing river once coursed through the city.
Places in Subterranean roadway district
- Subterranean roadway district bars Bars near the city's distinctive underground roadway system.
Practical notes for Guanajuato
- 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.
Other neighborhoods in Guanajuato
- Historic centre (UNESCO) — Home to colourful facades and cobblestone streets that make the city a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Del Truco street area — Home to Truco 7 Restaurant, a casual well-reviewed spot for traditional Mexican food.
Read the full Guanajuato guide