Location: Guanajuato
Top Things to do in Guanajuato
Things to do in Guanajuato, Guanajuato: The Best History Museums
Best known for its Festival Cervantino, an arts festival that draws attendance from around the world, Guanajuato is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its old town dates back to the 16th century, and you can visit many of Mexico’s important religious and artistic sites. Guanajuato was also home to the Mexican independence movement and the site of the first failed rebellion against colonial rule.
Restaurants in Guanajuato
1. Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhondiga de Granaditas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,074 reviews
This huge stone granary was the site of the first major Mexican victory against the Spanish in the War of Independence.
Reviewed By PaulPapich - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
This massive building is a history museum, an art museum, an anthropologiacl museum, and, best of all, the very place where one of the most important events in Mexican history actually occurred. Don't be fooled by the drab exterior. Inside you will find the story of European colonization and its many horrors, the struggle for independence from its oppressive yolk, and the courage and determination of the Mexican people portrayed in the most vivid detail. This is a "must see" while in Guanajuato.
2. Museo Conde Rul
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Mike5466
Inaugurated only in March 2018, this is the newest museum in Guanajuato and it is well worth visiting. Mansion built in 1802 transformed into museum/art gallery, both historic and contemporary. Well maintained and very low price ($1.25 USD) it is worth about an hour of your time... Part of the historical lore says that the wife of the owner, (Count Rul who was known for his many love affairs with other women), kept using the back door to go in/out of the building to avoid the jokes of the people.
3. Museo Ex-Hacienda San Gabriel de Barrera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 440 reviews
The origin of the Hacienda San Gabriel de Barrera corresponds to the stage of mining exploitation at the end of the XVII, stage focused on the discoveries of rich betas of gold and silver. At the beginning of the 19th century, with the arrival of Independence and Consummation, the mines were suspended and some mining production estates were abandoned, leaving them in ruins. In 1947, the Mexican Francisco Armida Cabrera, acquired the property and dedicated his time to the conservation of what can be seen today as a Museum and the restoration of the old town. The style that is observed inside the House Museum is the Spanish Colonial Viceroyalty on the ground floor level and the French style of the Maximilian era on the top floor. So, you can see decoration and furniture of these stages in the Treasury. In 1975 the State Government acquired the Treasury and in September of 1979 it is given the appointment of a Historic Monument and is opened to the public as a Museum.
Reviewed By Omambo25 - Los Angeles, United States
I read some great reviews and this was on my list of places to see while in GTO. We had the whole garden to ourselves and the setting was perfection. The amount of flowers, foliage and manicured areas are a breath of fresh air from the hustle of the city. Great place for a walk and a nice tour of the hacienda preserved with original furniture and paintings. Highly recommend a short uber ride is so worth it !
4. Museo Ex-Hacienda del Cochero
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By williamhL8832DB
The Inquisition was actually in Mexico as well and this museum documents the history with replicas and original instruments of torture including a dungeon. It is definitely a good way to spend an hour or so to learn of the history.
5. Museo Casa de las Leyendas de Guanajuato
6. Museo de Los Tesoros
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
TAGS
