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City in Guanajuato, Mexico
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Pénjamo is a city of 40,000 people (2010) in Guanajuato. It is famous as the birthplace of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the "Father of the Mexican Nation".
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Central Plaza
Plazuelas
A pre-Columbian archaeological site in use from 600-900 CE. Remains include several pyramidal structures, a large ball court, and a boulder field with many carved glyphs. A small museum is also located on the site. It has a museum where the pieces found in the place show themselves. At the weekends, there are sales of typical food of the region, and all week there are vendors selling souvenirs and crafts.
This former hacienda was established in 1565, and was the birthplace of Mexican Independence hero Miguel Hidalgo in 1753. A modern monument stands in front of the hacienda.
Cañon de los Murciélagos
Located in the nearby Sierra de Pénjamo, this rugged area has a number of waterfalls and good hiking trails.
Family friendly Mexican ranch restaurant with rustic decor, lots of grilled meats served on iron platters piled high with elotes, tortillas, and fixins. Kids play area and a duck pond. Large portions.
Small, friendly restaurant serving traditional Mexican cuisine with some modern twists. The aporreadillo is highly recommended as are the stuffed chilaquiles.
Seafood restaurant with big shrimp cocktails, ceviche, grilled octupus, and a variety of fish dishes. Tasty micheladas.
Moderate hotel with clean, spacious rooms, many of which lack air conditioning. Off-street parking is ample.
Moderate hotel with clean, spacious rooms that have flat-screen TV and coffee maker. Ample off-street parking.
Moderate hotel in an old hacienda. Rooms are spacious but lack amenities.
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Flecha Amarilla offers regular buses to Pénjamo from La Piedad and Irapuato.
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