Deep Guanajuato: From Mines to Mummies

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1. Baroque temple built at the end of the 18th century by the Company of Jesús, known for its ornate façade and its interior decorated with golden altarpieces and mural paintings, is also famous for its connection to the mining wealth of Guanajuato and is considered one of the most outstanding examples of Mexican Baroque architecture.

   30 min

2. Discovered at the end of the 18th century, it became one of the richest mines in Mexico, producing large quantities of silver and gold during colonial times. Today, the mine has become a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can take a tour of the mine to learn about its history and explore its underground galleries. You can also see tools and machinery used in mining, as well as exhibits on the daily lives of miners.

   30 min

3. You will visit a typical Guanajuatenses candy store. Purchase is completely optional.

   15 min

4. The museum currently displays more than 100 mummies of all ages dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. Most of them have surprisingly well-preserved facial expressions, which It makes them look like they're alive. The mummy collection was formed due to a local law that required the payment of taxes to keep the remains in the cemetery. If the relatives did not pay the taxes, the remains were exhumed and stored in a vault in the cemetery. In the 1860s, the mummified remains were found to be in a good state of preservation due to the dry and cold conditions inside the vault. From that moment on, the mummies began to be exhibited to the public in a building near the cemetery.

   1 h

5. One of the most emblematic and touristic places in Guanajuato that offers impressive panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. It is considered a symbol of the fight for the independence of Mexico and a sample of the courage and determination of the heroes who fought for the freedom of the country.

   1 h

6. Museum known for being a sample of the dark side of the history of Guanajuato, it can be disturbing for some people since it shows instruments used for torture and the execution of people accused of heresy or who opposed the Catholic religion at the time of the Inquisition.

   30 min

7. You will visit a quartz and jewelry store Guanajuatense, the purchase is completely optional.

   15 min

Cancellazione

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima dell’inizio, con rimborso totale.

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How it compares in Guanajuato

• Its from-price is 83% below the median of the 80 experiences we list in Guanajuato.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Guanajuato

Guanajuato is a silver-mining city in the Mexican highlands, a World Heritage town of steep alleys, underground roads and colourful houses.

Guanajuato lies at about 2,000 metres in a narrow valley of central Mexico, and its houses in blue, yellow and rose climb the hillsides in tiers. Spanish miners founded it in the sixteenth century on the strength of rich silver veins, and its old centre, with the baroque Basílica Colegiata, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Old river tunnels now carry traffic beneath the centre, so many of its roads run underground.

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