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Mexico Photography

Colorful Guanajuato, Mexico

A Photo Essay

Well we’ve finished part 1 of Judy and Michael’s Great Medical Adventure in Costa Rica and have happily moved onto Guanajuato, Mexico; beautiful, lively, friendly, colorful, and great food! We arrived the night of June 1, and we’re staying in area Barrio de la Griteria which is a 10 to 25 minute walk to most everything, well that would be heading down – coming up is a bit longer, but with locals running up and down the slopped stairs it inspires us to keep plodding along.

Wide-Angle View of Guanajuato From Our Rooftop Veranda

The wide-angle view from our rooftop veranda of approaching storm clouds over downtown Guanajuato just after sunset.

The Walk Up the Hill After the Rain

Walking up the pathway to our apartment after a recent afternoon rain with a stream of water coming down.

Since we’re still recovering from dental surgery we’ve only gone out exploring a few days in-between and in the rains (the rainy season has started here as well). The thing is once you begin to wander, the town takes over and pulls you from one historic sight though the colorful alleyways to open Jardin areas where everyone is just hanging out, visiting, eating ice cream, listening to Mariachi bands singing on the corners. As 6pm arrives the Centro fills with teens, families, and tourists for the evenings festivities and to indulge in one of the many great eateries, and as the colors change everything looks new and different….then of course out comes the camera again. No rush to get back we’ll just take a few more pictures before heading home to sit on our roof top Veranda and watch the sunlight replaced by the city lights.

Across the Valley - Colorful Houses of Guanajuato

The view from our rooftop veranda looking across the valley at the tightly packed colorful houses of another Guanajuato neighborhood.

The Colorful Streets of Guanajuato

One of the many colorful streets of Guanajuato

Out of the Tunnel - Colorful Houses of Guanajuato

This street is coming up out of one of the tunnels of Guanajuato past a neighborhood of very colorful houses close to Teatro Cervantes.

The Colorful Streets of Guanajuato

Another of Guanajuato’s colorful streets.

As I’m writing this, in our little locals area, a neighbor has chosen to share some great Mexican music with all of us – no recording could be more perfect to enjoy the scent of rain filling our apartment with very light cool breezes.

Teatro Cervantes

Teatro Cervantes

Statue of Don Quixote on Horseback

A statue of Don Quixote on horseback.

Templo de San Francisco

Templo de San Francisco

Statue of Jorge Negrete, "El Charro Cantor" of Guanajuato

A statue of Jorge Negrete, “El Charro Cantor” – a well known actor and singer from Guanajuato.

Teatro Juarez

Teatro Juarez

Statues Across from the Jardin de la Unión

An interesting combination of statues just across from the Jardin de la Unión.

Mariachis Across from the Jardin de la Unión

Mariachis entertaining guests at one of the restaurants across from the Jardin de la Unión.

The Neighborhood Lights of Guanajuato

The view from our rooftop veranda shortly after sunset as the lights of Guanajuato come to life.

Judy and Michael

A very cool looking sculpture afforded us the opportunity for a selfie…..

Parroquia de Basílica Colegiata de Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato

Parroquia de Basílica Colegiata de Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato

To see all of our Guanajuato photos please visit our Guanajuato Gallery page here.

View galleries from all of our recent travels here.

– – Judy Terra, 2017
– – Photography by Michael Guttman and Judy Terra


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  1. Toni says

    June 8, 2017 at 6:18 am

    Your trip seems like a dream to me! And who had dental surgery– you or Michael? Everything okay?
    Toni

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    • Michael says

      June 8, 2017 at 4:24 pm

      Hi Toni – We both had work done, although Judy’s was much more extensive than mine. We are both okay. Judy will send you more details in an email later. Thanks for stopping by!
      Michael (and Judy)

      Reply
  2. Diana Card says

    June 8, 2017 at 6:47 pm

    I was in Guanajuato in the late 60’s with a college trip. I’m sure much has changed, but I can see much remains the same – it was so beautiful!

    Reply
    • Michael says

      June 9, 2017 at 12:25 am

      I’m sure it was beautiful then, and it is still beautiful now! Thanks for stopping by, Diana.

      Reply

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