Get Car Hire With A Driver Guanajuato And Explore The Heart Of Mexico

By Karina Frost


If you're looking for a great travel destination, look no further than Mexico. Here you'll find glorious beaches, mysterious jungles, spectacular canyons and mountain scenery and deserts. You'll find ancient ruins and charming colonial villages but you'll also find bustling, modern cities offering everything you could desire. Of course Mexico is huge and it's best to explore the country bit by bit. In some parts, you'll also want your own transport. For example, among the regions where you'll need car hire with a driver Guanajuato is at the top of the list.

Mexico is a federation of states, one of which is Guanajuato. Mexico City lies about four hours to the southeast, making Guanajuato one of the country's central states. It's at the historic heart of Mexico too, since this is where the movement towards independence started.

The state's capital is known as Guanajuato too. It's a World Heritage Site and it was here that the first battle in Mexico's War of Independence was fought. With its colonial architecture and mountain location, it's one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico and also home to the fascinating Mummy Museum.

The state is home to the World Heritage Sites of San Miguel de Allende and the Sanctuary of Atotonilco too. San Miguel de Allende's most famous son was Ignacio Allende, who was a leading figure in the fight for independence. The beautiful colonial city is known as a haven for artists too and has a vibrant cultural scene. Speaking of art, don't miss the lovely Sanctuary of Atotonilco, which is reminiscent of the Sistine Chapel.

One of the most important places in Mexican history is Dolores Hidalgo, where Father Miguel Hidalgo first called for the independence of Mexico. Many sights here are linked to the independence movement. However, here you'll also find the tomb of one of the country's most influential musicians, 'ranchera' singer Jose Alfredo Jimenez.

There are various tourist routes that you can follow to explore everything the state of Guanajuato has to offer. For example, follow the Independence Route to the sites that are important in the history of the War of Independence. Otherwise, try an adventure route to explore nature and for adventure activities or go back in time with the archaeological route.

A route made for shopaholics is the one that has handicrafts as theme. It will take you to cities such as Dolores Hidalgo for its famous ceramics and to Leon, the most populous of Guanajuato's cities, for the almost bewildering array of shoes you can buy here. Along the way you'll also get to visit small towns that each specialize in something specific, such as silver, bronze, woodwork, glass, woolen clothing, tequila or other liquors and certain types of food.

To visit Guanajuato, simply fly into the state capital. The international airport here has flights to and from Mexico's major destinations as well as several US airports. There are car-hire companies at the airport but if you'd like a driver as well, it's best to book this before you come to Mexico. You only need to check online for companies that offer this service. Most offer online bookings as well.




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