La Valenciana
Mexico's finest Baroque church interior and historic silver mine tours
Overview
La Valenciana combines the magnificent San Cayetano Church—arguably Mexico's finest Baroque interior with gold-leafed altars—and mine tours descending 60 meters into 18th-century tunnels that once produced 30% of the world's silver. Just 7km from Guanajuato's Centro, accessible by local bus for ~40 MXN, this makes for a perfect half-day cultural and historical excursion.
Highlights
Practical Information
2-3 hours
60 MXN
Mine entry 25-60 MXN ($1.40-3.35 USD); church free
Morning for best light in the church interior
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