Activities in Guanajuato State
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Taboada
Taboada is popular for its Olympic-size swimming pool (with very warm water), plus there’s a smaller pool for children and a hot thermal spa. A snack kiosk and a bar provide refreshments. Hourly ‘Nigromante’ minibuses, departing from Calzada de la Luz, will get you within 1.5km of Taboada; alternatively, jump off where the bus turns to Nigromante and walk the remaining 1.5km to the hot springs.
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Walking Tour
This excellent tour departs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from the Jardín. The English-speaking volunteer guides provide a fascinating historical and cultural commentary on the main sights of town. Proceeds go to Patronato Pro Niños (www.patronatoproninos.org), a children's charity.
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La Gruta
Just past Parador del Cortijo at Km 9.5, La Gruta is justifiably a local and tourist favorite; it has three small pools where a thermal spring is channeled. The hottest is in a cave entered through a 27m tunnel, with water gushing from the roof, lit by a single shaft of sunlight.
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Centro de Crecimiento
Runs 'Saturday Adventures' every Saturday at 10:30 to ranches, haciendas, vineyards, monasteries and Talavera factories. Tickets are purchased from El Jardín on Fridays 10:30-12:30 and Saturdays 09:30. Proceeds go to the organization, a rehabilitation center for children with disabilities.
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Transportes Turísticos de Guanajuato
Transportes Turísticos de Guanajuato offers daily Guanajuato colonial tours, which include the Museo de las Momias, La Valenciana mine and church, the Monumento a El Pípila and the Carretera Panorámica. These depart three times daily, last 3½ hours and cost M$100.
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Transporte Exclusivo de Turismo
Transporte Exclusivo de Turismo offers daily Guanajuato colonial tours, which include the Museo de las Momias, La Valenciana mine and church, the Monumento a El Pípila and the Carretera Panorámica. These depart three times daily, last 3½ hours and cost M$100.
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Academia Hispano Americana
This place, housed in a beautiful colonial building, runs quality courses in the Spanish language and Latin American culture. Private language classes are also available. Homestays with Mexican families – a private room and three meals per day – cost around M$364 per day.
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House and Garden Tour
An English-language tour of the loveliest private homes and gardens (mostly of expatriates) in San Miguel begins at noon every Sunday from the Biblioteca Pública. There are three different houses visited weekly. Proceeds support the library's enterprises.
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Bici-Burro
Friendly and professional, English-speaking owner Alberto conducts excellent guided mountain-bike tours for groups of two or more. Popular trips include six- or seven-hour excursions to Atotonilco or Pozos. Bike rental also available (around M$500 per day).
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Incline Railway
This incline railway inches up (and down) the slope behind the Teatro Juárez to a terminal near the El Pípila monument. Heading up is fun, but to descend, save your pennies and walk down (there are two obvious well-paved routes).
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Funicular
The Funicular inches up (and down) the slope behind the Teatro Juárez to a terminal near the El Pípila monument. Heading up is fun, but to descend, save your pennies and walk down (there are two obvious well-paved routes).
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Escondido Place
Escondido Place has seven small outdoor pools and three connected indoor pools, each progressively hotter. The picturesque grounds have plenty of picnicking space and there’s a kiosk for drinks and snacks.
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Tranvía Turistico
See the main sights in 1½ hours from the comfort of an original tram. Of the six departures, two are bilingual and depart at 10am and 4pm.
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Academia Falcón
Well-established language institute, 3km south of the center. Spanish classes have not more than five; private classes also available.
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Balneario Xote
The family-oriented Balneario Xote water park is 3.5km off the highway down the same cobblestone road as Taboada.
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Escuela Mexicana
Classes in grammar, conversation and literature encompassing topics from pre-Hispanic culture to dance and cooking.
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Aventuras San Miguel
Offers tours around the region including horseback riding, hiking and camping trips; minimum two people.
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Rancho La Loma
Rancho La Loma rents horses (experience required) and can arrange instruction and guides.
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Habla Hispana
Offers language classes and can incorporate walking tours and cooking classes.
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Centro Bilingüe
Offers Spanish instruction; some courses have an emphasis on Mexican culture.
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Mika Matsuishi & Felipe Olmos Workshops
Hands-on, bimonthly puppet workshops for creative souls. Materials included.
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Instituto Tonali
Spanish classes at all levels; homestays organized for around M$260 per day.
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Swimming Pool
Posada de la Aldea opens its Swimming Pool to nonguests most days.
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