Things to Do in Guanajuato, Mexico

Guanajuato state sits at 2,000 meters elevation in Mexico's central highlands with the Sierra Madre Mountains reaching 3,000+ meters elevation. The silver mines operated since 1558 extracted 14 million ounces over four centuries, creating underground city tunnels. Colonial cities contain 350+ UNESCO-listed buildings with pastel facades lining 500-year-old cobblestone streets through mountain valleys. San Miguel de Allende hosts 10,000+ expat residents in artistic community.