Overview
Pénjamo is a historic colonial city of 40,000 people in Guanajuato state, famous as the birthplace of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the Father of the Mexican Nation. The city offers colonial architecture, the Zona Arqueológica de Plazuelas archaeological site, and proximity to Hacienda Corralejo, one of the few major tequila distilleries outside Jalisco.
Architecture · Festivals · History · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Hotels range M$780-1,200 per night; budget hostels are limited. Hotel Siena and Hotel San Miguel offer clean mid-range rooms with parking.
Festivals
La Feria de Mayo (late April-early May) and Festival Cultural de la Fundación (November 6-13) are the major annual events, drawing crowds with concerts, rodeo events, and cultural activities.
History
Pénjamo is the birthplace of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the Father of Mexican Independence, born in 1753 at what is now Hacienda Corralejo.
Transport
Pénjamo is accessed via Federal Highway 90; the nearest major bus terminals are in Irapuato and Celaya. A car is helpful for visiting Hacienda Corralejo and the Sierra de Pénjamo.
