Guanajuato, situated 4 hrs north of Mexico City in the State of Guanajuato,or GTO, is the original capital of Colonial Mexico and where, in 1548, the Spanish first found the "Veta Madre" silvermines, mines that would supply the world with much of its silver for a century. The cities 450 yr old historical core lies at 6500 ft above sea level and follows the old path of the Guanajuato River, with the cities densely packed and colorful homes rising up the slopes around it.

 

The city offers a portal through which you can learn about North American history that is neither well known nor regarded as important elsewhere in the US and Canada.  It is also a wonderful place to learn Spanish (there is very little English spoken in town).

 

The Casita is a one bedroom traditional Mexican residence on a Callejon (pedestrian street) close to the market and the famous "Alondiga" in the historic "El Centro" of Guanajuato

 

The Apartment is new construction built above the original family house on the same property as the Casita.

 

These properties rent by the week ($400 US) or the month ($900). Your rental package includes:

- Pick-up at the Leon (BJX) airport and assistance with your luggage up the callejon to your unit - same service when you leave.

- On your first morning, the property manager will take you on a tour of the town showing you how the buses work,  good places to eat, location of Spanish Schools, etc.

- 50% discount on your first Spanish class at Escuela Mexicana.

Contact:

 

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