The best of culture in Guanajuato, Mexico
Travellers with an interest in learning about the history and culture of Mexico will thoroughly enjoy a trip to Guanajuato. The city is the cultural focal point of the country and also played a crucial role in the independence of the country from the Spanish colonisers.
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Some of the top cultural venues to visit in Guanajuato include:
Diego Rivera House Museum:
One of the most acclaimed Mexican artists, Diego Rivera’s former home is also a museum dedicated to the artist. Although, Rivera spent most of his creative period in Mexico City, towards the latter part of his life e returned to his birthplace Guanajuato. The museum showcases around 175 works of the artists, along with several other art creations by various artists as well. The museum also has a permanent exhibit of the works of another Mexican master Jose Luis Cuevas.
Museum of Aunt Aura:
It perhaps would be more apt to describe as a venue of entertainment than a regular museum. While it is not exactly a house of horror either, the guide narrating a slew of stories about legends of the place makes visitors believe the same. Although, it is a nice diversion from all the cultural venues and definitely a bit more exciting for those that like an adrenaline rush. One of the more unique places to visit in Guanajuato, there are guided tours of the place.
Gene Byron House Museum:
The museum is housed in a palatial mansion built in the 1800s, which adds an air of grandeur to the venue. While it is a bit away from the centre of the city, it nevertheless is well worth exploring. The museum houses a wonderful collection of artwork by different Mexican artists, ceramics, antique furniture and other interesting items to admire. It is well worth having on your travel itinerary of places of cultural value to visit in the city.
House of Legends:
A saying popular with locals goes as those keen to learn about Guanajuato should start their trip with a visit to the Casa de Las Leyendas. The museum celebrates an honours all those Mexicans that contributed to the independence movement of the nation. The museum portrays the period from the colonisation of Mexico right up to the independence movement, which showcases the centuries of events that took place in the interim period. Visitors get to learn and appreciate a lot of the city’s colourful heritage and its history.
Museum of the People of Guanajuato:
The venue also doubles up as a centre for concerts and conferences. The museum is home to a magnificent Baroque style chapel that features beautiful murals by accomplished Mexican artist Jose Chávez Morado. The gallery showcases works of art created in the 18th and 19 centuries.
