Articles for Guanajuato

The Aztec Empire
The Aztec Empire, also known as Mexica, was formed by certain ethnic groups in Central Mexico, especially Nahuatl speakers who had a

The apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe before Juan Diego
Ten years after the Conquest of Mexico, on the 9th of December 1531, Juan Diego was headed to the Convent of Tlatelolco for mass. Passing

The IETU Tax Mexico
The Business Tax to Unique Rate (Impuesto Empresarial de Tasa Única or IETY) was approved by the Congress of the Union in June 2007 as

The Energy Reform in Mexico 2008
Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) is a pillar of Mexico’s economy; it generates approximately 35% of the government’s revenues. In 2008,

Hot Air Balloons in Mexico and the International Balloon Festival
Since ancient times, man has dreamed of flying. The first efficient device for living this dream was the hot air balloon but since the

The Alley of The Kiss in Guanajuato
Guanajuato flourished during the colonial era for its great gold and silver mines. Many Spaniards settled in this area to make great

Mexico's Most Famous Legends
Jesus Malverde is worshiped as a saint, although the Church doesn’t recognize him as such, this cult began in Sinaloa. According to

The Temazcal, Ritual of Relaxation in Mexico
Temazcal is a word of Nahuatl origin formed by temaz – vapor and calli – house. It is an ancestral practice done inside a small hut

Pilgrimages in Mexico
Ever since the Middle Ages, pilgrimages were the way to receive pardon or pay a penance imposed after committing a terrible sin.

Camping Sites, The Best in Mexico
Mexico offers hundreds of fascinating camping sites. We recommend you explore this wonderful traveling option with proper planning and