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I grew up in Mexico City and the many\u00a0destinations in Guanajuato\u00a0weren\u2019t really on my radar for the longest time. Aside from San Miguel de Allende and Leon\u2019s Annual Balloon Festival, there was very little I knew about the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When I moved back to live in Mexico City<\/a> permanently, I made it my mission to explore as much of it around it as I possibly could. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though Guanajuato is actually located several hours north of the city it still makes for an easy day trip or even weekend getaway thanks to the fact that there are plenty of bus routes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of visiting San Miguel de Allende, which I already know like the back of my hand, I decided to focus on a few lesser-visited destinations in Guanajuato. I had no idea Guanajuato had so much to offer in terms of culture, nature, architecture, and even wine-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the best places to visit in Guanajuato?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato City are still the most popular places to visit in the state of Guanajuato. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These two cities are known to be safe for tourists, and many expats from the US and Canada live here. These are the most colorful cities in Mexico and it has a unique charm that people are drawn to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, I\u2019d like to introduce you to other destinations in Guanajuato just in case you want to discover new places. Guanajuato is a beautiful state so go beyond exploring San Miguel de Allende!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which destinations in Guanajuato are safe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The safest destinations in Guanajuato are again, San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dolores Hidalgo (the wine country of Guanajuato state) is also safe. This state has the highest crime rate in Mexico but these are places to visit in Guanajuato that are super safe. I will share my personal experiences in this post!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Destinations in Guanajuato aside from San Miguel De Allende<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mineral De Pozos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mineral de Pozos, commonly called just \u201cPozos\u201d by Guanajuato locals, was once a thriving mining town during the 19th and 20th centuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After conflicts arose during the Mexican revolution and a pretty hefty decline in resources, the once-bustling town was abandoned, leaving it with just a couple hundred residents by the time the 70s arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Even though Mineral de Pozos will likely never get back its original boom, today, it\u2019s one of the best destinations to visit in Guanajuato, especially if ghost towns are your thing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the weekends and summers mostly, visitors flock to the town in order to check out its abandoned buildings and mine ruins. The town definitely bursts to life during these times, but the rest of the weekdays still feel pretty deserted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking amid the cobblestone streets of Pozos is pure eye candy and a photographer\u2019s dream, but the main reason people visit is to check out the mine ruins located on the outskirts of town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A few of the most popular mine ruins and haciendas include Santa Brigada, which is made up of three gigantic furnaces that are the icon of Pozos and Cinco Se\u00f1ores. I visited Cinco Se\u00f1ores on a weekday and even though it\u2019s one of the most popular ones, it was completely empty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another highlight of Mineral de Pozos is visiting the town\u2019s famous lavender field inside Rancho de las Barrancas. Even though it\u2019s pretty small, you can learn a lot about lavender and the importance it has on Guanajuato as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There is also a restaurant inside the rancho<\/em>, where you can try unique goodies like hamburgers made out of lavender bread, cookies, and lavender-based beer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yuriria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yuriria is a pueblo m\u00e1gico located in the southern part of Guanajuato that is a must on your itinerary if you love nature and architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The small town is towered by a convent that looks more like a medieval castle, while the rest of the place is dotted with colorful colonial buildings and structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aside from the beautiful buildings you\u2019ll get to see all over, the reason people visit Yuriria is to get the chance to see the town\u2019s lake and a volcanic crater, both of which are located inside the town!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the weekends, the lake is a great place to go boating, fishing, and bird-watching. There\u2019s also a lively restaurant called Centro Gastro Artesanal, where you can grab a drink and a bite with beautiful views of the lagoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the lake, you can walk for about half an hour or take a taxi to La Joya, a volcanic crater where you can kayak, bike, hike, and even explore a cave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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