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State of Mexico
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Guanajuato is a state in the Bajío region of Mexico. It is a region of varied terrains including mountainous areas in the east, the Bajio in the south, and an area that is part of Mexico's central plains (altiplano). The state has numerous rivers and lakes and volcanoes that are part of Mexico's volcano belt. The colonial era mining cities are among the most scenic in Mexico.
Guanajuato's highways directly connect to three of Mexico's ten major highways (Mexico City-Nuevo Laredo, Querétaro-Ciudad Juárez and Manzanillo-Tampico). Long distance buses from multiple companies serve Guanajuato.
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a beautiful mountain colonial town and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Famous for its production of a milk candy called cajeta
the city where Mexico's fight for independence started in 1810
strawberry capital of the world, industrial capital of the Bajio
colonial village with historic haciendas, natural areas and a peaceful vibe
biggest city of the state, a modern and commercial city that is the financial center of Guanajuato
ghost town that was once a thriving mining community
home to a large textile industry
the birthplace of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the "Father of the Mexican Nation"
home of one of the largest refineries of Latin America
small colonial city with a number of festivals, including La Marquesada featuring a running of the bulls (as in Pamplona, Spain)
a charming UNESCO World Heritage Site that has become a tourist destination, an art colony, and a retirement community for Americans, Canadians, and Europeans
Archaeological site of a 7th century Otomi observatory with 7 pyramids
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro is the historic silver mining route established by Spanish settlers in the 16th century. It begins in downtown Mexico City and runs through the several states in Mexico for 1,400 kilometers (870 miles) before crossing what is now the United States border at Juarez/El Paso and extending 650 km (404 miles) north to Santa Fe where it ends at San Juan Pueblo.
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