Guanajuato has one of
Mexico’s oldest and most venerable institutions of higher learning, the
Universidad de Guanajuato, with colleges of mine engineering, law, and
theatrical arts.
But one of the nicest things
to do in Guanajuato is simply to wander the streets. Cafes seem to crop up
right when you need a break, often as not in one of Guanajuato’s many lovely
plazas. Take a cable car behind Teatro Juárez (the town’s ornate theater, which
regularly hosts theater and concerts) for great views of the city below. The
bar there dispenses libations along with the views.
"My first encounter with Guanajuato in 1992 was
anything but romantic. After circulating lost in the maze of underground tunnels
for more than an hour, the acrid smells of car exhaust and sewers permeating
our car, I'd had enough. With an emphatic, 'Let's get outa here!' we escaped to
the edge of town. We had been told by another American that Guanajuato was the
most beautiful and romantic town in Mexico. Having expected to find our 'El
Dorado' and streets paved with golden charm, we were disappointed and
frustrated, never suspecting that a 20-year love affair had just begun in those
dark, musty tunnels.
Guanajuato is unique in Mexico, perhaps unique in the
world. Where else could you find such an eclectic mix as mummies, colonial
architecture, thousands of energetic college students, excellent museums and
churches, old silver mines and tunnels, world-class performance arts festivals,
and an impressive schedule of cultural activities throughout the year.
As an emotional buyer in real
estate, our home typifies the white stone vernacular of our small Wild West
town.This is the
magic of Guanajuato real estate.