The city of Guanajuato (gwah-nah-HWAH-toh) is a cobblestoned colonial gem in the mountains of central Mexico. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a charming and picturesque city with a distinctive European flavor.

The Spanish found abundant deposits of silver here in the 1540s and for over 250 years, Guanajuato was the source for one third of the world’s silver supply. Evidence of the city’s enormous wealth can be witnessed in the beautiful architecture, museums, theaters, and dozens of shady plazas dotted with sidewalk cafés. Continue reading Visiting Don Quixote in Mexico →