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 Acámbaro
is located in the southeastern corner of the
state, and the oldest of the 46
municipalities of Guanajuato. Acámbaro is
noted as the origin of the nationally famous
Acámbaro bread. Its greatest claim to world
fame is being the source of the Acambaro
figures, a purported archaeological forgery.
 Celaya
is located in the southeast quadrant of the
state. The Battle of Celaya in 1915 was a
turning point in the Mexican Revolution.
Celaya was also the capital of the state of
Guanajuato for a short period. Celaya is
also famous for the invention and production
of cajeta (milk candy).
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 Dolores
de Hidalgo was a small town known
simply as Dolores when Father Miguel Hidalgo
uttered his famous cry for the independence
of Mexico (the "Grito de Dolores") there in
the early morning hours of September 16,
1810 in front of his parish church. After
Mexico achieved independence, the town was
renamed "Dolores Hidalgo" in his honor. Today Dolores Hidalgo is known
primarily for its ceramics industry.
 Guanajuato
is the capital of the state of the same
name. The historic town and adjacent mines
are a World Heritage Site. Guanajuato was
founded as a town in 1554 and received the
designation as a city in 1741. It is located
in one of the richest silver mining areas of
Mexico, and is well known for its wealth of
fine colonial era Spanish architecture. The
city played a major role in the Mexican War
of Independence.
The statue of El Pípila and the Alhóndiga de
Granaditas still remind of that time.
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 Irapuato
is located in the south central region of
the state. The city's main industry is
agriculture and it is famous for its
strawberries and the raising of pigs and
cattle. The fruits and flowers of Irapuato's
luxurious gardens are well known throughout
Mexico.
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 León
has a strong leather industry,
offering shoes, boots, belts, jackets, and
other leather accessories. The main church
is called the Basilica Cathedral of Our Holy
Mother of the Light. Construction of the
church was begun in 1746 by the Jesuits and
is a combination of Baroque and Neo Classic
architectural styles. The current
Municipal Palace is of Ionic architectural
style and occupies part of the site of the
old "Colegio Grande del Seminario de los
Padres Paulinos"
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 Moroleón
is a city and its surrounding municipality
of the same name located in the extreme
southern part of the state of Guanajuato.
Moroleon is considered a premier shopping
destination in Guanajuato, with clothing
boutiques that line the streets for miles as
it is one of the leading cities of the
textile industry in all of Mexico.
 Salamanca
(Otomi: Xidoo "Place of Tepetate") is a city
in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. The city
has a rich craft industry, especially
statues of wax, bronze, and pewter, and is
also the location of the headquarters of the
Center for the Arts of Guanajuato.
 San
Luis de la Paz,
a charming city
with great historic and cultural wealth, was
founded in August 25, 1552, as a defensive
town in the Silver Road, which linked the
Zacatecas mines with Mexico City during
Spanish domination. San Luis de la Paz, with
its colonial elegance and narrow streets,
preserves to this day unique places and
buildings that talk about its fascinating
past. They range from native rock paintings
in nearby hills, to remains of antique
cobblestone Spanish roads, to forgotten
chapel ruins and old structures.
 San
Miguel de Allende is the seat of
the municipality of Allende, Guanajuato,
Mexico, a historic town founded in 1542 that
has become an attractive tourist destination
for wealthy Mexico City residents and has a
large American and Canadian expatriate
community composed primarily of retirees.
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 Silao
(official name: Silao de la Victoria) is a
city in the west-central part of the state
of Guanajuato in Mexico. It is the seat of
the municipio with the same name. Here one
can find the 'Cerro del Cubilete' that is
considered the geographic center of the
country of Mexico. In the highest part of
the mountain (at 2,500 meters) stands a
monument to 'Cristo Rey' or 'Christ the
King'. It represents the unity of the people
of México in the Catholic faith. Silao also
has 27 parochial churches and innumerble
buildings rich in architecture and history.
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 Valle
de Santiago
is located in the south of the Mexican state
of Guanajuato. The settlement was founded in
1607. From its
beautiful cathedral to its many quaint
churches and streets, Valle is known for its
hospitality, food and warm atmosphere. Also,
its many volcanos or "crateres" are a must
see for any visitor, The Hoyas de Cintora,
Parangeo, and La Alberca are a well worth
side trip to any visit to this town. The
volcanic craters are now occupied by lakes,
one of which is said to be home to a monster
similar to Nessie, named Chan.
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