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Quick facts
- Guanajuato was founded in 1548 and quickly became one of the richest cities in the world due to its silver mines, particularly the Valenciana mine, which was discovered in 1774.
- The city is famous for its unique network of underground tunnels that were originally built to divert floodwaters and now serve as roadways, totaling over 6 kilometers in length.
- Callejón del Beso, or the Alley of the Kiss, is a narrow alley where it's said that lovers who kiss while standing on the third step will marry within a year, attracting thousands of romantic visitors annually.
- Guanajuato hosts the International Cervantino Festival every October, celebrating the works of Miguel de Cervantes and attracting around 200,000 visitors from all over the globe.
- The city's colorful architecture features over 2,000 historic buildings, with many structures dating back to the colonial era, showcasing a blend of Spanish and indigenous design influences.
Travel details
- Country
- Mexico
- Wind (now)
- 12 km/h
- Coordinates
- 21.0190, -101.2574
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