Friday, September 26, 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.

Guanajuato is the name of a state in the central part of Mexico. It lies about halfway between Mexico City and Guadalajara, with the capital a drive of around four hours away. This state is very much at the heart of Mexico, not only geographically but historically too because it was the cradle of the movement for Mexican independence.

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.

One of the heroes in the struggle for independence was Ignacio Allende and he was born in the city that then became known as San Miguel de Allende. This charming city is a World Heritage Site too and it's long been a mecca for artists. Near the city you'll find another World Heritage Site, the stunning Sanctuary of Atotonilco.

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.

To make exploring Guanajuato state much easier, there are different tourist routes, each focusing on a certain theme. For instance, the Independence Route has the Mexican War of independence as its focus. You'll also find routes focusing on ancient archaeological treasures, monasteries and action and adventure.

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.

Guanajuato city has an international airport and there are flights to and from major cities in Mexico as well as the USA. It's easy enough to hire a car at at the airport. However, you may want to consider getting a driver too and for this, it's best to go online first and book ahead of your arrival.




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