Guanajuato City News, Culture, and Historic Tourism

Guanajuato City, the state capital and UNESCO World Heritage site, is famed for its narrow alleyways, colorful facades, and cultural richness. In this section, explore news on festivals, tourism, local politics, and university life. From the International Cervantino Festival to historic preservation, Guanajuato City offers a lively and artistic atmosphere.

Guanajuato City News

Or broaden your follow:

•August 12, 2025

Forget Kissing Alley: Heart of Guanajuato emerges as a new romantic stop

The Heart of Guanajuato adds a modern love-lock ritual near Plaza de la Paz, offering couples an intimate landmark.

guanajuato-museo-de-las-momias-upgrade-300k-pesos

•August 11, 2025

Guanajuato Proposes MXN 300,000 Upgrade for Museo de las Momias

Guanajuato’s government plans a MXN 300,000 museography upgrade for the Museo de las Momias.

•August 9, 2025

UG confirms 20th Callejón del Ruido Festival will run August 18–23

The University of Guanajuato set August 18–23 for the 20th Callejón del Ruido Festival, featuring contemporary music at multiple city venues.

•August 5, 2025

Cervantino Festival 2025 lineup brings UK art to Guanajuato

The Cervantino festival lineup for Oct 2025 features the London Symphony Orchestra, Julieta Venegas, Damon Albarn and more in a bold cultural exchange.

•July 28, 2025

Guanajuato Hotels Face Economic Crisis as Closures Mount

Eight hotels have shuttered in Guanajuato’s capital amid low occupancy and rising costs, prompting lawmakers to seek urgent reforms to revive the tourism industry.

•July 22, 2025

Guanajuato International Film Festival 2025 brings world cinema to San Miguel

Guanajuato International Film Festival 2025 features 206 films from 61 countries, tributes to Mexican stars, and 10 days of free cultural events in three cities.

•July 22, 2025

Guanajuato Sends Youth Ambassadors Abroad in Ceremony Celebrating Global Exchange

Guanajuato sends over 30 young ambassadors abroad, including students traveling to Japan and volunteers in 11 countries, in an initiative promoting global education and peace.