Top Three Day Trips From Guanajuato
There are plenty of things to keep you busy in La Presa and downtown Guanajuato, but after you have seen all of that here are some nearby attractions worth a day trip.
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE (SMA)
45 min by car or 1.5 hours by bus, buy bus tickets at OXXO
Guanajuato's fancier, smaller cousin, SMA has similar architecture but is flat, which means lots of retired Americans and Canadians - and thus higher prices.
Best for:
Artisan shopping at the Artisan Market (map) or numerous up-scale boutiques
La Gruta hot springs and spa (closed Mon-Tues)
Eat:
La Parada, Peruvian
Chocolates y Churros San Agustín - famous hot chocolate with churros
2. DOLORES HIDALGO
All our azulejos are from Dolores Hidalgo
1 hour drive, 2 hour bus, buy tickets at OXXO
The birthplace of Mexican Independence
Best for:
Tiles and pottery on José Alfredo Jiménez road
Weird ice cream flavors in main square
Cuna de Tierra - vineyard with tours, tastings, and excellent restaurant, call ahead to book: 418 690 2209
3. HACIENDA CORRALEJO
1.5 hour drive
Only tequila factory outside of Jalisco, free tours of the hacienda and tequila making process from 9-5 daily. Also the birthplace of Father Hidalgo, leader of Mexican Independence.
Fun for the whole family!
Bonus: Mexico’s highest vineyard
It is only a 50-minute drive to Camino De Vino, Mexico’s highest vineyard near Cristo Rey, a statue of Jesus in the geographic center of the country. Take a tour, do a tasting, eat in their restaurant with amazing views. Call ahead to reserve: 473 735 8139 or 472 500 40 40.
You can also book a horseback tour with bilingual guides that includes pickup from Guanajuato, WhatsApp to +1-314-805-7121 to book. Check out their Instagram!
