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
What to do and see in Guanajuato, Guanajuato: The Best Shopping
Discover the best top things to do in Guanajuato, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast including Atmosphere, Galeria de Arte Natural, Galeria Atotonilco, Taller de Grabado y Galeria Corazon Parlante, ArteS Galeria Antiguedades, En Vision Arte, Mercado Ignacio Ramirez, Mercado de Artesanias, Fabrica La Aurora, Casa Michoacana, Tosma Mercado De Productores.
Restaurants in Guanajuato
1. Atmosphere, Galeria de Arte Natural
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Galería de arte relacionada con el arte natural, artesanias en madera, elementos de decoración a base de cristal soplado y termofusionado, vegetación, jardines verticales, arte con naturaleza, exposiciones y más.
2. Galeria Atotonilco
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 373 reviews
We are open BY APPOINTMENT only and usually have an Open House the last weekend of every month from noon to 5 pm. Please check our weekly ad in Atencion for directions to the gallery and contact information. Please note: We are NOT a "Museum" or an "Attraction." One of the largest and highest quality folk art collections in all of Mexico, on a gorgeous country property in an architecturally spectacular, much-published building, Galeria Atotonilco is a ten-minute drive north of town. It is an eye-dazzling array of a huge variety of folk art, from funny to exquisite, from all over Mexico. Folk art is a direct route to the true heart of Mexico: it's history, it's traditions, it's myths and legends, it's diverse cultures. Items in all price ranges can be shipped anywhere. We suggest you visit us early in your trip when you have not spent all your money and when shipping can be arranged if necessary. Even if you know little about folk art, we guarantee you will be amazed at the diversity, and we love sharing our knowledge with you. In addition to folk art, you will see country antique furniture, vintage textiles of great beauty, and historic photographs of 19th century Mexico. Within a mile is the historic church of Atotonilco, and the gorgeous country restaurant, Nirvana. Plan to spend at least an hour in our gallery. The time will fly by. Many visitors report that this gallery was the highlight of their visit to San Miguel.
Reviewed By mariet451 - San Diego, United States
My husband and I, with a friend, really enjoyed our visit to this lovely property, with an excellent selection of carefully curated Mexican folk art. The collection is museum-quality, with something for everyone, at every price point, from ceramics, to textiles, masks and beyond. The owner is personable and knowledgable and personally accompanied us to the back gate where a short walk led us to a lovely place for lunch, Nirvana. The property is a beautiful setting for showcasing the colorful artisan works. My husband was thrilled to find curious mezcal figurine bottles he had admired in a private collection in Guanajuato, while I fell in love with the contemporary ceramics of Gustavo Perez. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would definitely return on a future visit to the area-highly recommended! Visits are by appointment, so plan ahead. We were able to visit with only one day's notice, but the owners do travel to find new acquisitions so advance contact by email or phone is advised.
3. Taller de Grabado y Galeria Corazon Parlante
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Estudio / Galeria de la artista Alejandra Espinosa Andreu, cuya funcion es la de acercar al publico (y al peaton) los procesos de estampacion tradicional y contemporanea a traves de talleres de grabado y la de ser un espacio de exhibicion y venta de artistas nacionales y locales.
4. ArteS Galeria Antiguedades
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
The best gallery of antiques in Mexico We have pieces from the 5 continents and from all the great ages of humanity. We are specialists in oriental and novohispano art, but here you can find from African tribal art, Roman and Greek pieces, and even French antiquities of the Napoleonic age and Porfirian pieces. Visiting us will be a delight for the senses!
5. En Vision Arte
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
We are a new art gallery in the center of Guanajuato city. Our artists are graduates or students of art universities in the country. We are a creative company that encourages artists to fulfill their dreams. EVA is a creative space that you have to visit to learn about the emerging art of Mexico.
Reviewed By reganhalas - Redding, United States
Art from across Mexico, Latin America, Canada the USA and beyond, the atmosphere in Envision Arte is warm, informed and connected. Gibran welcomed us with a personal tour and stories about each of the featured artists. Later, we enjoyed a miraculous opening with tequila, rich (bi-lingual) conversation and a range of genre-bending works. Highly recommended for art lovers and also emerging artists interested in showing work.
6. Mercado Ignacio Ramirez
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Vendors at this market sell all sorts of arts and crafts, including cheap homemade rugs.
Reviewed By garylK5145JP - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
This is the oldest market in San Miguel, and still one of the most colourful. For first time visitors to San Miguel, you really need to spend a bit of time going from stall to stall, checking out the fruits and vegetables, the spices, and all the other items that are so fundamental to good Mexican cooking. In the back of the market, is another large market area where roast corn, garbanzos, jicama, and fruit slices are sold. In the back and to one side of the open area, look for the stairs that lead down toward the alleyway that is the large handicraft market that extends for three blocks. Great fun!
7. Mercado de Artesanias
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
This small market is located on a narrow side street.
Reviewed By busyeater - New Westminster, Canada
Not to be missed, even if you’re not a shopper and aren’t looking to buy. Excellent Mexican crafts, jewellery, pottery, clothing etc. , all in one place. Feast for the eyes! The vendors are friendly and helpful, for the most part. No pressure or hard sell. Some will bargain, within reason. Overall, I found the prices quite reasonable but they do vary from stall to stall. Not to be missed.
8. 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.
9. Casa Michoacana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Casa Michoacana, a charming gallery full of colors and representative of folk art of Michoacana State.Is a cooperative of 25 artisans who work directly for the Gallery, you will get the best quality and designs in our art pieces.
Reviewed By Elisabet2711
We thoroughly enjoyed meeting the owner and learning some of the background behind the beautiful work from Michoacan. We bought a few pieces we will long enjoy.
