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!

The water had a bad smell, besides that everything was good, people were friendly and there was so…read moremany things to buy! Lots of options for food and drinks. So many options for souvenirs!! Definitely wear comfortable walking shoes!!

Beautiful island, with great food & great scenery!…read more Bring a light jacket, for the wind, and comfortable shoes because there are A LOT of stairs! I highly recommend spending a whole day in the island of Janitzio so you can truly enjoy all it has to offer.

Highly recommend it to tourists! everything about the city is nice, but this monument just stands…read moreout the most because it brings in a little bit of history.

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

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.