We took a day trip to Guanajuato, about an hour and a half away.

Guanajuato with a population of 172,000 was the location where the War of Independence started. It’s origina started in the 16 th century with the discovery of silver. Silver mines can still be seen at the edge of the town. The center of the city is the Plaza de la Paz, also known as the Plaza Mayor. The Juarez Theater is located across from the San Diego Church in the city center. Many of the city’s thoroughfares are partially or fully underground with a large tunnel network. The historic center has numerous small plazas and colonial-era mansions, churches and civil constructions built using pink or green sandstone. It is also a World Heritage Site.