I believe a parroquia is considered less than a cathedral in the pecking order of the Catholic…read morechurch, but what do I know? It's still a cool landmark, especially at sunset when the pastel pink hue of the building takes on a seductive glow. It's probably sacrilege to refer to a parish church as seductive, but hey, my knowledge of Catholicism is limited to watching "Conclave" on Amazon Prime. Good flick. Originally built in the 17th century, the church was redesigned in the 1800's to its current more ornate state by architect Zeferino Gutiérrez Muñoz. He took inspiration from European cathedrals, and its fanciful silhouette brings to mind a cross between Sagrada Família and the Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland with a little bit of Petra's pink sandstone thrown in for good measure. It's free to enter the church where you're expected to keep quiet while parishioners pray. Right across the courtyard is the Iglesia de San Rafael, another Catholic church with an equally resplendent interior. It's no wonder the parroquia is the vantage point for notable vista points like El Mirador and popular rooftop restaurants like Quince and Luna Rooftop. It's definitely the city's essential stop. RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/he7dP2ebOv

Extraordinary cathedral with historic architecture. They still hold services and weddings. They do…read moreprefer you to be quiet, and no pets or food is allowed inside.

Great location for Templo de San Francisco, near the Jardin…read more The Church of San Francisco is a jewel of San Miguel de Allende, beautiful inside and out! Nice architecture, in baroque style, this is a church dedicated to Sf. Francis of Asisi (his portrait can be seen at the top). Definetely a place to visit if you are in the area. It is not always opened, the hours vary, can't say I figured it out well, but if you walk downtown a few times, give it a shot! It has nice sculptures inside and it very peaceful! Lots of history and beauty here!

Beautiful church, it might be a central monument of the city, you can spot it from many parts of…read moreGuanajato. Great place to visit while you are in town, it dates back from 17th century, Baroque style. It is another great way to learn more about the history of the city! Nice organ and fresca-s inside, huge church. I love the yellow color it's painted from outside, a landmark of the city, for sure!

if there are no mass / events going on you enter the church freely to check it out! this was my…read morefirst time going in as last time i don't believe the church doors / gates were open. the church is very well preserved and it's absolutely beautiful! i don't think i've ever been in such a beautiful catholic church before. apparently the gold material in the church are real gold as guanajuato is known for gold mining in colonial days. bougie! and talk about all the beautiful chandeliers! i'll take one of each :)

Great statue, nicely made, powerful image and a great story behind it…read more This is on top, a reward after taking the funicular here! Local hero of the city, chekc out the small museum near by to find out about the mining history of Guanajato! You can walk up here but the funicular is a fun experience! Either way, you will be rewarded with great views of the city!

Five stars because it's definitely a must-do while in Guanajuato, but the main attraction is the…read morebeautiful view of Centro and the surrounding areas. You can take the funicular, walk or a taxi/Uber. The funicular is closed on the weekend (at least it was the time I was there). I recommend not walking up as it is brutal. I walked down and even that was hard. At the top are some food stalls, souvenir places and a nice cocktail bar/restaurant overlooking the view.

Made in 1893 to commemorate the 83 anniversary of Mexico's Independence, the arch is crowned by a…read morebronze lion by the sculptor Humberto Peraza. This arch is the symbol of the city. This is located in downtown Leon. The architecture is awesome. So much detail and pride went into this monument. A must see when in Leon

Beautiful facade, it got my attention immediately, so ornate and detailed! Loved the figurines and…read morethe bell tower! More unusual looking church I discovered while walking around Guanajato! It was built in 1735, in Baroque style, the interior is simpler detail wise. Not always open, but if you are lucky enough, it's worth visiting it, lots of local history to discover. It's also peaceful and quiet! I enjoyed taking photos here and admired the original work done, the materials they use, colors, etc. Amazing church!