Somewhat analogous to our Lexington and Concord, Guanajuato was the the site of the first battle of the Mexican War of Independence. Served by a unique subterranean road network, Guanajuarto today is a vibrant commercial, academic, and artistic city. It’s the home of one of the most important artistic and cultural events in Mexico and Latin America – the annual Festival Internacional Cervantino, which began 60 years ago with street performances of short plays by Cervantes.
The Mercardo Hildago – a large, enclosed, central market with all the essentials:
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