Saturday, September 27, 2014

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

By Karina Frost


Mexico is one of the most fascinating travel destinations in the Americas. It has everything to offer, from the beaches of Los Cabos or Cancun to ancient archaeological sites; from remote jungles or deserts to large, bustling cities. People often forget how big a country Mexico really is. It's often a good idea to have your own transport and if there's one part of Mexico where it's almost essential to opt for car hire with a driver Guanajuato is it.

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.

Guanajuato is also the name of the state capital, where the War of Independence's first battle took place. This city with its colonial center is a World Heritage Site and often considered one of the country's most picturesque cities. A popular attraction here is the Mummy Museum.

Another city that is a World Heritage Site is San Miguel de Allende. Ignacio Allende, one of the heroes of the struggle for independence, was born here and the city is partially named after him. San Miguel de Allende is also famous for its vibrant arts scene and for the nearby Sanctuary of Atotonilco, a world heritage-listed complex that is Mexico's answer to the Sistine Chapel.

If you love history, you shouldn't miss the city of Dolores Hidalgo. This is where Father Miguel Hidalgo famously called for Mexican independence and many of the sights here are related to that period in the country's history. Lovers of 'ranchera' music should also pay a visit to the colorful tomb of Jose Alfredo Jimenez, the greatest star of this truly Mexican genre.

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.

If you love shopping, you simply can't do without your own transport when visiting the state. There are tourist routes that have handicrafts as their theme and they will take you to towns and villages that specialize in items such as silverware, bronze, glass, woolen products such as serapes, woodwork, liquors and food products. Dolores Hidalgo is famous for its ceramics and Leon, the largest city in the state, is considered the world's shoe capital, with well-known brand names as well as specialty shoe stores.

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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