Explore the mining district of Pastita on foot and discover the origins of Guanajuato among sacred hills, colonial haciendas, ancient tunnels, historic temples, and living traditions.

PRICE: $35
per person

 

We’ll meet you at Plaza de la Paz, right in the heart of Guanajuato, to take you to Cerro del Meco, where this walk through the city’s sacred and mining origins begins. From there, you’ll tour the historic landscapes of Cerro de la Sirena, an ancient pre-Hispanic mining site, and you’ll get to know three iconic metal processing haciendas: Puerta Grande, San Jerónimo, and Pastita, whose walls still whisper stories of gold, silver, and ancestral work.

The route continues through squares and alleys full of life: you’ll enter the traditional Paseo y Jardín Madero, cross the quiet Plazuela Daniel Chowell, and walk through the historic Plaza Ignacio Allende y Usnaga. On the way, you’ll be amazed by the architecture and spirituality of temples like San Sebastián, the Gutiérrez Chapel, the Casa de Loreto, and the monumental Temple of San Francisco.

This experience is designed for small groups, with a maximum of 5 people, allowing you to enjoy an intimate tour, guided with personalized attention and narrated with historical rigor. The tour kicks off at 4:00 p.m., includes water and snacks, and wraps up between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. in front of the impressive Teatro Juárez, a symbol of Guanajuato’s culture. An enriching experience that connects you with the city’s deep soul.

Get to know Guanajuato from its origins with a historical and scientific approach.
Tour the neighborhood where the history of this great city truly began.
Discover temples, haciendas, and plazas guided by well-documented stories.
Experience an intimate, deep, and educational tour, far from superficial tourism.
Walk through little-known sites, full of cultural and ancestral value.

Certified tourist guide
Transfer from Plaza de la Paz to Cerro del Meco
Water and snacks

 

 

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