Comments on: My Guanajuato Home Base

By: tim

tim — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:26:52 +0000

Yes, we checked out the mummies of course. I’m thinking of putting some of the photos on a post but don’t want to ruin peoples’ lunch…

By: Leon Mexico

Leon Mexico — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:20:43 +0000

Have you met the internationally well known mummies? I remember the first time I saw them many years ago, there were no glasses to protect them, you could even touch them. Spooky!!!

By: Kath Hansen

Kath Hansen — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:16:37 +0000

Just catching up on your blog and delighted to see you’re spending a month in glorious Guanajuato! Definitely a good workout with all those hills! Have you been in touch with Alex’s sister? She may be a good resource for you while you’re there (she lived there for a year).

By: Roam2Rome

Roam2Rome — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:33:40 +0000

How lovely!

I spent a year in this town, lived a block from the University steps.

So nice. Dancing in Guanajuato Grill, working out in Guanajuato Gym… yea, your post brings back memories. Enjoy!!!!

By: Roberta

Roberta — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:46:57 +0000

I attended Escuela Mexicana in Guanajuato in March of this year for two weeks and LOVED it. It is a beautiful, interesting and welcoming city full of friendly people.

By: en leon guanajuato

en leon guanajuato — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:41:52 +0000

Amazing city, isn’t it? the best way to move is walking, you’ll get a good physical condition. And how is your spanish this days? estas listo para el festival cervantino en octubre? Greetings from Leon.

By: tim

tim — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:00:25 +0000

Bejinger, I assume you will have some kind of guidebook with you for that. I’m in an apartment. But I do know that all the hotels everywhere in Mexico are hurting for business and this town is no exception. All of them are open to bargaining right now and it’s pretty easy to find a decent single room for $25 or less. I’m in Zacatecas right now and am in a 920 peso room right in the center for 500 (about $37). That’s with TV, phone, Wi-Fi, towels and toiletries, king bed, and maid service. I’m on an assignment and need to get some writing done, so being a big spender…

By: Beijinger

Beijinger — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:40:38 +0000

Hi , Tim , can you tell me too? What can I do first when I am in Guanajuato ? Because I am planning to go this place next month . my first priority there, maybe a good accommodation or hotel . I will need a single well-decorated and comfortable room . that is my all concern . So tell me some tips about that it will be greatly appreciated

By: tim

tim — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:06:29 +0000

Tracy – we found an apartment through VacationRentals.com, but if I had it to do all over again I’d try the language school first where we booked classes. They have lots of landlord contacts in the area and some of the students we’ve met are paying less than we are for a comparable apartment. The homestay options are really reasonable too if you want to use your Spanish more and the hotels/hostels are half-empty this year, so you could try striking a deal with one of them too.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:39:57 +0000

I am a Spanish teacher. I am going to Guanajuato in about two weeks for three weeks. I just need a studio apartment. I’ve check various websites with little success and sometimes no response. Got any ideas?