Guanajuato City
UNESCO colonial capital with underground streets and Diego Rivera's birthplace
Overview
Guanajuato's colorful buildings cascade down narrow ravines, connected by underground streets built in former riverbeds. This UNESCO World Heritage city delivers world-class colonial architecture, the famous Mummy Museum, Diego Rivera's birthplace, and the legendary Callejón del Beso. Full day trip from San Miguel—buses run hourly, no planning required.
Highlights
Practical Information
Full day or overnight
200 MXN
Round-trip bus from San Miguel ~$10 USD; Mummy Museum 95 MXN
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