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Guanajuato has 46 municipalities , has a population of 171 709 inhabitants , the history goes back to pre-Columbian era. Main tourist center of the region, declared Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO 20 years ago, is one of the main jewels of colonial Mexico. The products that are traded are those of the footwear industry, tannery, agribusiness, textiles, petroleum and agricultural products.
Things you should know: ďƒź Look carefully at the map below, where you will see the differents plugs and sockets used around the world:
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Our currency is the peso for all the country; one dollar = 12.85 pesos
The money you need to eat are : $ 90.00 for day.
We have free internet in the squares.
Weather The climatic conditions of the state are determined by latitude, distance from the sea, the effects of polar air masses, as well as orographic condensation phenomena, which are developed on the slopes of the mountains and valleys contrasts in altitude between, and mountains.
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Activities……… Mining Guanajuato has a mining tradition dating back to the colonial era. Currently, mining in the state is in a recovery phase and has established itself as the first producer of gold and silver quarter as a result of the adoption of modern technology in mining and smelting metals, and increasing private investment.
Tourism Guanajuato is known as the most important tourist destination in the country and has several ' colonial jewels "and architectural beauty as well as archaeological sites and centers of commerce and business. Further has 50 beautiful places also known as The 50 Wonders of Guanajuato.
Guanajuato has many tourist places such as: Mummies , The Pípila, The prey of the pot, in addition to their tunnels, legends, its center, among many other things more!
Alhóndiga de Granaditas…… Is a building in the city of Guanajuato, Mexico, in the late eighteenth century, in times of the Viceroyalty, used at first as a warehouse and grain trade. It was one of the leading and first stage of the struggle for independence from Mexico, as during the attack by the rebel army to the city of Guanajuato.
Mum m Mummies of Guanajuato are naturally mummified bodies buried mostly during a cholera outbreak in Guanajuato, Mexico, in 1833, now converted into one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Mexican state displayed in the "Museum of the Mummies of Guanajuato".
There are currently over one hundred mummies are inventory of the museum. It has a thematic exhibition that annually attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors.
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“Cervantino� The International Cervantes Festival (FIC), popularly known as "Cervantino", is held every year in the city of Guanajuato, located in the central United Mexican States. The festival started in the mid-twentieth century, when the starters still represented by Miguel de Cervantes in the streets of different cities of Guanajuato. Since then it has grown to be one of the four largest festivals of its kind in the world. The F.I.C. a member of the European Festivals Association and the Asian Association of Theatre Festivals.
The “Callojeneada” “Callejonear”, is a custom that became tradition in recent times, is to walk through the streets and alleys of the city of Guanajuato, with “estudiantinas”. They are an attraction for visitors thanks to the character called “Tuno” delivering his joy and humor, transporting you to a world of magic and wonder on the splendid frame of the city, through its romantic music, jovial and mischievous.
“Estudiantinas” In late 1962 a group of enthusiastic young “estudiantinas” discovered the music of Spanish origin, and was organized to sing. Soon, with the support of the university authorities was formed Estudiantina University of Guanajuato, which debuted on April 13, 1963. To date Guanajuato has a large number of estudiantinas to act on callejoneadas, auditions and serenades.
Legends Stories full of fantasy historical facts that over time have become a tradition. Among the most popular and well-known legends, are the following:
The Mummies of Guanajuato The Alley of the Kiss La Llorona The usurer the Marketplace On the Street Trick Callejón de la Condesa The Garden of Cantador
Ecotourism With its privileged location, Guanajuato Capital has a wide diversity in terms of natural resources is concerned. Eight kilometers from the city of Guanajuato on the road to Dolores Hidalgo is the Sierra de Santa Rosa, a natural area with activities of ecotourism as: backpacking, hiking, bird watching, landscape photography, mountain biking, environmental education, research and summer camps.
Typical food……… Mining “Enchiladas”, made with corn “tortillas” stuffed with onions and ranchero cheese topped with guajillo chile sauce and tomato. Guanajuato also offers a variety of desserts. Among the most typical sweets can find glazed strawberries, “charamuscas”, the caramel, the milk “jamoncillo”, “alegrías”, the traditional strawberries whit cream and of course, the traditional "jáletinas" in their colorful glass pail.
Transportation in Guanajuato. Moving in Guanajuato, is quite simple and will not generate any problems. The town is very quiet and safe, so you can walk with absolute calmness and serenity through the center of the city. If you do not want to walk, opt for public transport. The most economic and popular are the buses, here called trucks, which follow a predetermined path. As for taxis, in the bus station find white painted units in the center, green cars. Both have the appropriate permits and provide assurance to users. There are also so-called "radio taxis", units stationed at the gates of the hotels or you can be hired by telephone.
AIESEC Guanajuato……. Did you know that?..... AIESEC Guanajuato, is a high-performance local committee , which through its administrative base structured with fixed direction and in contact with its environment generates sustainable operations with one hundred percent operating processes, thus obtaining the recognition of this positioning itself as a viable option that provides solutions.
Where is the office of AIESEC Guanajuato?
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University of Guanajuato The University has data since the eighteenth century, colonial stage of flowering of the town of Guanajuato, is based at the Hospice of the Holy Trinity, installed the first of October 1732, in the former room of your house developer Do単a Teresa Busto y Moya, who with the cooperation of 14 miners rich city managed to install the first educational institution in Guanajuato.
The nightlife In Guanajuato there are many bars and clubs that are open every night to bring you fun and entertainment. Some of them are: Zilch Grill Barezzito Los Lobos Chopería Old Jack‘s
Festivals, fairs and festivals in the city of Guanajuato March: Rally Guanajuato Mexico March-April: Medieval Festival Guanajuato May: International Organ Festival, Chamber Music Festival July: International Film Festival; July 1st Monday: Party Opening Day of the Presa de la Olla August 8: Feast of Our Señora de Guanajuato September (15 and 16): Fiestas Patrias October: International Cervantes Festival November: Balloon Festival in Guanajuato December 12: Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe
Useful telephone numbers: • • • • • • •
Emergency 065 / office (473) 73 2 04 87 066 Public Safety / Office (473) 73 2 02 66 Police (473) 73 2 48 82 Fire 068 State Civil Protection (473) 73 3 19 05 Taxi (473) 73 4 10 26 State Transit (473) 5 00 09
Contact the ICX VPs: fernanda.madrigal@aiesec.net ivan.am@aiesec.net
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