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  Guanajuato, Guanajuato - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Guanajuato is the name of both a state in Mexico and that state's capital city.
Guanajuato was founded as a town in 1554 and received the designation as a city in 1741.
The 'Guanajuato Mummy Museum' still adds corpses to this day; two children were added who died in 1984 most recently due to their relatives' failure to pay the $ 20 per 5 year rental fee.
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 guanajuato, san miguel de allende, leon. Central Mexico   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
The setup of Guanajuato in a narrow valley among steep hills is to be experienced, to be believed.
Guanajuato is located in the heart of the so called Bajio (low land) which is in the heart of the Altiplano, the plateau between the Sierra Madre Occidental to the west and the Sierra Madre Oriental to the east.
Guanajuato was founded in the 1546 in a great basin of the surrounding Sierra Madre Mountains.
www.andalemexico.com /dst_guanajuato.htm   (761 words)

  
 Guanajuato, Guanajuato Vacations - www.bestday.com
Guanajuato is an ancient mining city; thanks to its beauty and historic path, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, known as UNESCO, gave it the award in 1988 as World's Cultural Heritage.
The Spaniards brought to Guanajuato the European Renaissance architecture that was used in the civil and religious edifications; that's the way how the native people learnt new techniques and raised baroque temples and buildings, displaying its peculiar touch.
The dance, the opera, the theater, the music and several art expositions are conjugated to offer a sublime cultural display, which will be added to the joy that the visitors receive while watching mimes, jugglers and innate artists on their stroll around this picturesque city.
www.bestday.com /Guanajuato/?asoc=ggld   (979 words)

  
 Universidad de Guanajuatio. Guanajuatocapital.com.
The history and academic tradition of the Universidad de Guanajuato date back to the 18 th century, the most prosperous period of Villa de Guanajuato, a mining town which received the title of City in 1741.
In spite of this extended period of instability, the college was known for its research activities, mainly because of the Academy of Jurisprudence and the Academy of Literature, which played an important role in the transmission of knowledge, the development of nationalism, and the state legislation.
As the Universidad de Guanajuato, the institution reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence, original and relevant research, and extension to the community.
www.guanajuatocapital.com /ingles/Auni.htm   (644 words)

  
 Guanajuato Nightlife, Guanajuato Nightclubs - www.bestday.com
In San Miguel de Allende, the ambience is pretty close to the one in Guanajuato, distinguished by its romanticism and bohemian feeling, but at the same time a historical and mystic sensation blows in the wind due to the many legends of the region.
Guanajuato Grill is a very modern place that has not lost its essence of tradition and great ambience that have made it last forever.
This club is one of the most impressive of the town when it comes to structure, every detail in the bar, the ceiling, the modern-rustic touch and the mixes made by its DJ are important factors to enjoy the experience and wrap up your day in Guanajuato...
www.bestday.com /Guanajuato/Nightlife   (877 words)

  
 Learn Spanish in Guanajuato, Mexico. don Quijote Latin America
"Guanajuato is the ideal spot in Mexico to study Spanish, being a small and quiet university city (comparable to Granada and Salamanca in Spain) and far from the tourist cities (such as Cancún or Cuernavaca).
The city of Guanajuato is the state capital and is one of the most important historical and cultural colonial cities in Mexico.
Guanajuato is located in the central part of Mexico, south of the high Mexican plateau.
www.donquijote.org /english/la/mexico.asp   (413 words)

  
 Cervantino Festival 2003, Guanajuato , Mexico
Guanajuato is also the capital of the state of the same name, birthplace of Mexico’s independence.
In the course of time, the universal scope of the influence of Cervantes gradually took the form of the vast variety of artistic and cultural expressions included in the festival today.
Today there are very few countries that have not participated at some time in this feast for the senses and for the mind, through the participation of their foremost artists.
www.donquijote.org /guanajuato/info.festivals.asp   (263 words)

  
 Academia Falcon Spanish Language School Guanajuato Mexico Latin America
Guanajuato is a small, safe, and friendly city located just a few hours north of Mexico City.
Guanajuato population 90,501, altitude 6,724 ft.) is considered by many to be the most beautiful city in Mexico and owes its fame and fortune to the rich veins of silver and gold discovered by the Spanish many centuries ago.
Guanajuato's arched system of underground tunnels is one of the most charming and unique in Latin America.
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 Guanajuato Pictures Guanajuato Photos Mexico, Latin America   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
The present university building was built at the beginning of the nineteen-fifties on the initiative of the Governor of Guanajuato, José Aguilar y Maya.
The idea was for a building that would be colossal and majestic and that would, at the same time, be in harmony with the Church of the Society of Jesus.
This famous alley is to be found in a neighbourhood whose construction dates from the 18th century.
www.dq-guanajuato.com /dq-guanajuato/travel/city1_pics.asp   (225 words)

  
 Guanajuato attractions
Guanajuato, historically and culturally, is one of the most important cities in Mexico.
Guanajuato is also home of the Festival Internacional Cervantino, which takes place in October.
Inaugurated in 1749, this reservoir was built to provide the city with a constant supply of water.
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 Guanajuato Cervantino International Festival 2003 Mexico, Latin America   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
Every year in the month of October the famous Cervantino Festival is held in honour of the illustrious author Miguel de Cervantes, with a variety of national and international cultural and artistic events.
During the celebration of the International Cervantes Festival a torrent of the most outstanding works in music, opera, theatre, dance, plastic arts, cinema and literature take over all of Guanajuato, making it a privileged destination for thousands and thousands of people coming from all over Mexico and the entire world.
List of festivities celebrated throughout the year in the state of Guanajuato.
www.dq-guanajuato.com /dq-guanajuato/festivals.asp   (279 words)

  
 Guanajuato Hotels, Guanajuato Resorts, Guanajuato All Inclusive, Guanajuato Mexico Travel Guide, Guanajuato Online ...
Guanajuato, the capital of the state of the same name, is one of the loveliest in Mexico and is set in on the slopes of the Cerro del Cubilete.
Guanajuato has a wide range of hotels in the city and its surroundings, as well as several restaurants and nightclubs.
Guanajuato’s festive spirit comes to the fore in its fiestas and popular events such as the Holy Week celebrations, the feast of our Lady of Guanajuato, the celebrations of the Presa de la Olla, the sugar figure fair, the festival of hot-air balloons and the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
www.si-mexico.com /cities/guanajuato.htm   (423 words)

  
 Guanajuato Hotels Mexico - Discount hotel rates and travel guide
The city of Guanajuato, capital of the state of the same name: Guanajuato, one of the loveliest colonial style cities in Mexico, located on central Mexico and set in fairytale surroundings.
There are several discotheques along the panoramic road surrounding the city of Guanajuato that have wonderful views of the town that looks quite romantic when it is lit up at night.
Guanajuato’s cultural activity is reflected in its wealth of museums that preserve the history, traditions and culture of the state.
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 Guanajuato   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
The statue of Pipila in Guanajuato and the view of the center of town from the statue.
To many Mexicans Guanajuato is considered to be the most beautiful city in Mexico.
A few weeks before we took our excursion to Guanajuato the city was swarmming with people from all over whom were attracted to the annual Festival Cervan tino in which different sorts of artists performed their talents.
www.gettysburg.edu /~kyager/Guanajuato/Guanajuato.html   (515 words)

  
 About Guanajuato, Your Traveler Guide
Capital of the Guanajuato State, with an altitude of 6,583 ft (2,008 m), is a historical and picturesque town of agreeable little plazas, streets lined with stairs and houses of pastel-colored facades and balconies trimmed with iron work, and flower-filled window boxes, located about a five-hour drive northwest of Mexico City.
The town is a maze of cobblestone streets and alleys that wind around steep hillsides upon a small ravine, opening into vistas of beautiful churches and small plazas.
Since 1988, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Guanajuato has no traffic lights or neon signs, creating an extremely enjoyable place to walk, peaceful, yet with plenty of life in the streets, and plenty to see.
www.aboutguanajuato.com   (263 words)

  
 Guanajuato Vacations: Guanajuato vacation package and all inclusive packages for travel to Guanajuato vacations
Guanajuato is architectonic history, culture, jewels, amiable people; a State that shines in the heart of Mexico.
The state's modern highways and the the International airport of Leon, Guanajuato (BJX) as much puts it within reach of important cities of the country (City of Mexico, Guadalajara, Monterrey) or to the USA through Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, Chicago.
A Guanajuato vacation package, or any vacation to Mexico would be a unique experience that you know won't be the wrong color or size.
www.itmco.com /guanajuato-vacations.htm   (488 words)

  
 Summer Law Institue - Guanajuato, Mexico
The Summer Law Institute--a program supported by a consortium of law schools of the Universidad de Guanajuato, University of New Mexico, Southwestern University and Texas Tech University--offers a thorough introduction to Mexican Law and International Law subjects related to the USA and Latin America.
The Institute is administered by the University of New Mexico in cooperation with the Universidad de Guanajuato.
UNM has conducted law programs in Guanajuato since 1983 and the Institute since 1989; the current Consortium was formed in 1996.
mexicanlawclasses.unm.edu   (205 words)

  
 Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico: Tours by Helene Kahn
A leisurely stroll through Guanajuato will bring us to the house of Diego Rivera with a collection of his early work, and also to an incredible market building that looks like an European train station.
And finally, as an option, a visit to Guanajuato's famous Museo de las Mómias.
Guanajuato is a Tarascan word meaning "mountainous hillside of singing frogs"
www.helenekahn.com /tours/guanajuato.html   (326 words)

  
 Hotel Misión Guanajuato. Guanajuatocapital.com.
There is also a pool, a tennis court, safe deposit boxes, medical Services, parking, laundry and drycleaning service, child care, free transportation to the historic downtown, and more.
And for social or work-related events, Hotel Misión Guanajuato has rooms and event halls with all the associated Services, for groups of 70 to 350 people.
We have everything you and your family need to enjoy the colonial beauty of Guanajuato.
www.guanajuatocapital.com /ingles/Hmision.htm   (154 words)

  
 Learn Spanish in Guanajuato, Mexico
Divided by the Tropic of Cancer into the temperate North and the tropical South, the country boasts snow-capped volcanoes, jungle clad beaches, deserts, archeological ruins, modern cities, upscale resorts, and isolated villages.
For nearly 200 years beginning in 1558, Guanajuato was one of the richest silver producing cities in the world.
This is due in part to the 15,000 students attending the University of Guanajuato which is known for its art programs.
www.amerispan.com /language_schools/Mexico/Guanajuato/3512   (303 words)

  
 GardeningDaily - Guanajuato
In 2003 the state had an estimated population of about 4,855,000 people.
Today, Guanajuato's mines are still among the richest-producing silver mines in the world.
In addition to the state capital city of Guanajuato, the state includes the cities of Celaya, León, Salamanca, Irapuato, San Miguel de Allende, and Dolores Hidalgo, the cradle of Mexican independence.
www.gardeningdaily.com /flowers-and-plants/Guanajuato   (244 words)

  
 Hotels in Guanajuato
Built in the 19th century, this intimate French-style hotel is located in one of Guanajuato?s...
Dating back 1862, it s one of Guanajuato s most historic hotels located in the heart of the city, facing onto the Jardin Union, by far the prettiest plaza in...
Located at the entrance of Guanajuato City, is...
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Mexico/Guanajuato.asp   (339 words)

  
 Hostalito Guanajuato - Guanajuato, Mexico
There is a cheaper option to that, you can take a taxi to Silao (10 minutes- 8 usd) and from this town to Guanajuato take the bus ("Guanajuato Center") that costs aprox.
The staff were really quite rude, as if it was a bother to have us in their hostel.
The location is good but there are other hostels in Guanajuato with the same good location, but probably a lot better staff.
www.hostelz.com /hostel/30264-Hostalito-Guanajuato   (857 words)

  
 Mision Guanajuato - Guanajuato Mexico Hotels - All World Hotel
Built in 1923, the hotel is a showcase for many fine works of art, including the Crystal Ballroom ceiling, which was painted by Giovanni Smeraldi, noted for his work at the Vatican.
The Mision Guanajuato is a moderately priced lodging option for visitors to Guanajuato.
The hotel is located inside the XVII century Hacienda San Gabriel de Barrera and approximately 16 miles from the Aeropuerto de Bajio.
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 Holiday Inn Express Guanajuato, Guanajuato :: Hotel Details :: Jake.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
Holiday Inn Express Guanajuato is located three miles from downtown and approximately 18 miles from Guanajuato International Airport and Fipasi Industrial Park.
Guanajuato is registered on the World Heritage list of UNESCO.
This location is also four miles from Union Garden and the Hidalgo Market, five miles from the Diego Rivera Museum and Pipila Monument, and 22 miles from San Miguel de Allende.
www.jake.com /detail.php?hotelId=11275940   (147 words)

  
 Guanajuato (Guanajuato) - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
La ciudad de Guanajuato es la capital del municipio y del estado mexicano homónimo.
De acuerdo con cifras del año 2005 su población asciende a 157 965 habitantes, los cuales se dedican principalmente a la minería y a la industria del turismo.
La ciudad de Guanajuato también es una ciudad universitaria con una intensa vida cultural cuya culminación es el Festival Internacional Cervantino, la reunión artística más importante de México.
es.wikipedia.org /wiki/Guanajuato_(Guanajuato)   (251 words)

  
 Guanajuato Language Schools - El Quijote - Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
Open the door to Guanajuato and you open the door to history, culture, the Spanish language, all in one of Mexico's most preserved colonial cities.
The charm and beauty of Guanajuato's colonial architecture, quaint plazas and stone streets, combined with the culture and youthfulness of the city's state university, unite past and present to make Guanajuato an outstanding destination for studying the Spanish language, Mexican history and culture.
Students, given the opportunity to live with a Mexican host family, assimilate the language by living and experiencing the culture.
www.mexonline.com /elquijote.htm   (175 words)

  
 Guanajuato Rentals & Hosts - La Casa Santibanez - Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
Our rooms have private bathrooms, one or two beds and we have a terrace overlooking Guanajuato's breathtaking panorama where you'll be able to relax or chat with the Santibañez family and your newly made friends, from Mexico or Abroad!
We are located in the center of town, on the shadow of the Pipila monument and just by the famous Callejon del Beso.
A step away from Guanajuato's activity center, the shops, the Teatro Juarez, the night Life and everything else!
www.mexonline.com /santibanez.htm   (363 words)

  
 Visite México
During your visit to Guanajuato you?ll be impressed by the splendid monuments and buildings that make up an architectural landscape full of culture and history.
According to superstition, visiting couples should plant a kiss on the third step for seven years of happiness.
This classic of Guanajuato is the beautiful work of architect Jose Noriega.
www.visitmexico.com /wb/Visitmexico/Visi_arquitectura_historica_Guan   (645 words)

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