Overview
Salamanca is a mid-sized industrial city in Guanajuato state nicknamed The Granary of Mexico. While not a traditional tourist destination, it offers beautiful colonial architecture in its Historic Center, diverse cuisine brought by workers from across Mexico who staff the oil refinery, and an authentic Mexican urban experience away from the major backpacker trail.
Architecture · Budget Travel · History · Museums
Before you go
Food
Street food is abundant and affordable on virtually every corner. The city's multicultural population means diverse regional Mexican cuisines are available.
Money
Prices in the article are quoted in Mexican pesos (M$). Hotels range from M$350-600 per night.
Sightseeing
Free entry to the Center for the Arts of Guanajuato. Historic churches and plazas can be explored independently in the compact historic center.
Transport
Urban buses cost M$10 flat fare and cover over 60 routes. The bus station is open 24 hours with frequent departures to Irapuato, Celaya, and Guanajuato.
