Top Things to do in Guanajuato
Top Hotels in Guanajuato
- 1. Casa de Sierra Nevada, A Belmond Hotel, San Miguel de Allende
- 2. Casa de la Noche
- 3. El Meson de los Poetas
- 4. Mansion San Miguel
- 5. Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel De Allende
- 6. Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
- 7. Posada Santa Fe
- 8. Hampton Inn by Hilton Leon Guanajuato
- 9. Hotel Real De Minas San Miguel de Allende
- 10. HS HOTSSON Hotel Leon
Things to do in Guanajuato, Guanajuato: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Guanajuato, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast including Mask Museum, Museo de Arte e Historia de Guanajuato, Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhondiga de Granaditas, Museo Casa Diego Rivera, Museo Iconografico del Quijote, Ignacio Allende House (Casa de Ignacio Allende), Museo Ex-Hacienda San Gabriel de Barrera, Museo del Pueblo de Guanajuato, Fabrica La Aurora, Museo La Esquina.
Restaurants in Guanajuato
1. Mask Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 430 reviews
By appointment
Reviewed By CarolynH399 - Houston, United States
The mask curator has been collecting masks for 30 years and has hundreds installed in the museum. He is very knowledgeable about the masks and Mexican history. You must call for an appointment. There is also a nice native art shop included in this beautiful bed-and-breakfast attached to the museum.
2. Museo de Arte e Historia de Guanajuato
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 188 reviews
3. 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.
4. Museo Casa Diego Rivera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 826 reviews
The birthplace of Mexico's most famous painter has been preserved as a museum featuring some of his original works and a collection of artifacts from his house.
Reviewed By SeveBellisteros - Kansas City, United States
I am a big fan of Diego Rivera so I very much enjoyed his home. It is beautifully restored and has several of his early works, which are not in the style for which he is famous. I would read about him in advance of going as the signage. /story telling is minimal.
5. Museo Iconografico del Quijote
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 425 reviews
This museum is dedicated to the story of Don Quixote and displays statues, murals and other depictions of this famous literary figure.
Reviewed By PaulPapich - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
My wife and I loved this museum. Imagine, an entire museum dedicated to the mythical exploits of a fictional character. This might seem absurd, but then you visit the museum and the genius of the place reveals itself. The many galleries contain lovely works of art depicting the improbable events in the lives of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, and scholarly books about the author, Don Miguel de Cervantes, and his world-famous book. My wife and I loved this place. In fact, we visited twice in our five-day stay.
6. Ignacio Allende House (Casa de Ignacio Allende)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 233 reviews
The birthplace of Ignacio Allende, one of the leaders of the War of Independence, is now a museum dedicated to this national hero.
Reviewed By 761sola - Chicago, United States
I recently visited San Miguel Allende Guanajuato and I had a great experience the museum its awesome lots of history and great information very affordable and very nicely located in the downtown area. People are very friendly and always willing to help you if need it.
7. 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 !
8. Museo del Pueblo de Guanajuato
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
9. Fabrica La Aurora
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,105 reviews
Reviewed By T_Thull - Issaquah, United States
So many art galleries, it's almost over whelming. If you are looking for art in San Miguel, this stop should definitely be on your list. A wide variety of galleries present options for almost any taste. Local and international artists are represented as well as a couple shops selling antique art. Add to all that a few shops selling clothing, lighting, furniture and garden goods along with two restaurants and a coffee shop also on site in this large former textile factory, make for an interesting afternoon for art lovers. Suggestion: If you walk from the town square you can plan your route to take you through the "Mercado de Artesanias" which includes a few interesting shops along, with the usual tourist trinkets. Further along, "Calz de la Aurora" also has a number of interesting and worthwhile galleries on both sides of the street.
10. Museo La Esquina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 462 reviews
"La Esquina", Mexican Folk toy museum, is a cultural institution devoted to preserve Mexican toys and playful domains. In order to spread its collection , that consists by more than one thousand objects, this first in its genre country-wide museum was created to permanently-wise exhibit, this rustic toy heritage acquired by Angélica Tijerina over the course of fifty years. The toys are considered samples of the artisans production history in México.
Reviewed By shlomof125 - Tel Aviv, Israel
Very interesting museum for kids and adults as well Located walking distance from the center Very large collection of toys from beginning and mid 20 century
