The statue is Don Quixote de La Mancha and his companion Sancho Panza. Don Quixote is the literary creation of Miguel De Cervantes, a Spanish novelist (1547, 1616) Cervantes is the equivalent to Shakespeare in Spanish speaking countries.
I used to live in Alcala de Henares northeast of Madrid. That was the home of Cervantes. It’s a marvelous small city with the ancient walls and cobblestone streets. My favorite thing was the champagne sangria and stuffed mushrooms at a place called Moby Dick’s. Wonder if it is still there.
One difference I notice from Mexico is there is much hand holding between couples and children. Not so much in the states. There is still much preoccupation with cell phones but not as bad as U.S.A.. While I know you need your cell phone for the work you do I would love for the world to put their cellphones away for 1 day and look around at their world their neighbors and God's beautiful creation. Bless you Gabe on Easter! I love your adventures
Ignorance about Mexico in the US media is incredible, in Mexico City and cities like Guadalajara, Monterrey can not believe foreigners that in Mexico there are modern skyscrapers, subway systems, modern bus networks, large avenues and monumental architecture that the Unesco himself has been recognized as a cultural heritage of humanity, so it is important to travel to expand your mind and draw conclusions.
Intriguing and beautiful town. I love those tunnels. I'd heard of San Maguel being beautiful but I can't imagine a place being lovelier that this place. Thanks for the tour.
The statue of the two men are Don Quixote and his side kick Sancho Panza! Loving these vlogs. This part of Mexico has been on my list. Now I am trying to see how to make it sooner verses later!
I am guessing the plaque has something to do with Cervantes and Don Quixote and that was Sancho pancha and the Don in bronze next to it. God this is such a pretty town . Thanks for sharing Cheers
Cervantes is present around the City of Guanajuato, each October the Cervantino Festival presents all kind of art shows just like music concerts,theater, dance,even outdoor concerts ,each year there is Country invited to participate .
I happened to be in Guanajuato when the Cervantino Festival was going on. Man, it was packed! Such a beautiful city. Can't wait to move to México next year! 🥰
they've ---the mainstream media--- made Mexico out to be a very dangerous place.....but this city is just a normal place with normal everyday people as any other. Gorgeous city
Evokes LA the cartel only kill people who are involved in other cartels. They are people who are trying to make a living , and i know they are crazy and i don’t like them. But I’m pretty sure they don’t kill people for fun.
Jose Grande That’s not true. Last year 9 Mormons (including 6 children) who lived in Mexico were ambushed while driving & murdered by cartel members. They were not involved whatsoever with the drug cartels. Occasionally, the cartels will also murder a foreigner in heavy tourist areas as a way to take revenge on their government. They know foreigners living & vacationing in Mexico bring in a huge amount of money to the country. I don’t believe it’s widespread enough to be overly concerned about them, though. I read this information from a Mexican media site, btw.
Translation from plaque at 11:10: Homage from the people and government of Guanajuato to Cervantes on the occasion of the fourth International Cervantino Festival. Guanajuato, 1976.
You're welcome Gabriel. You're in my old backyard, so to speak. I lived in Mexico City, and the family had a weekend house in nearby Tequisquiapan. If you can, after San Miguel de Allende, work your way south to Queretaro for more colonial thrills. If you want to "check out" for a while, try the thermal waters of Tequisquiapan. We'll wait for you to resurface if you take some time off. You're the man, Gabriel!
The two statues was Don Quijote de la Mancha{guy in the horse)and the other one is Sancho Panza(guy riding Burro)from the Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra or something like that.
And thats why that festival is named Cervantino, to honor Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. That festival is world famous, important internacional artist has been in it. It hosts theater, music, dance, and many other disciplines as well. It takes places on the first 3 week of Octuber.
Game of Thrones has ruined beautiful and once low-key Croatia, due to mass tourism coming to see the filming locations. I was in Dubrovnik and all I saw everywhere was Game of Thrones shirt and souvenirs. It's fucked up.
@@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath Dalmatia has been the tourist centre of Croatia for decades; if you were looking for a quaint South European oasis, you were definitely off the mark.
You ate Chilaquiles. It is a Mexican brunch dish invented to use leftovers. It is made with day old tortillas (cut or torn into chips) and salsa verde. They are cooked together until the tortillas are slightly softened. Chilaquiles are eaten alone or with beans, eggs or shredded chicken.
No, lo siento, I'm sorry but chilaquilas are not chips, they can be made likes chips, but they are supposed to be soft, very soft!! Usually served for breakfast. Homenaje = tribute to.
Have you seen Morelia, Puebla, Taxco, Zacatecas, Campeche (walled and fortified costal city), Queretaro, Mexico City (especially downtown, la roma, la condesa, la San Rafael, la Santa Maria la ribera, la Chapultepec (which has the only royal castle in the Americas), Durango, Guadalajara (especially downtown and the surrounding areas, and colonia Americana), San Miguel de Allende, San Luis Potosi, Tlacotalpan, Oaxaca (the teatro Macedonio Alcalá is stunningly beautiful; especially on the inside), Merida, Toluca, etc. And the pueblos magicos such as Patzcuaro, Altixco, Santa Clara del Cobre, Cholula, Tzintzuntzan, Valladolid, Zacatlan de las Manzanas, Real del Oro, Real del Monte, El Oro, Alamos, Yuridia, Bernal, Lagos de Moreno, San Cristobal de las Casas, Metepec, San Sebastian del Oeste, etc. They all predate the arrival of the English colonists to Jamestown, and they have authentic (meaning from the time period) Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, Beaux-Arts, Art-Nouveau, Neo-Gothic, and Art-Deco, architecture. There are cities that have these styles on the east coat in the USA. But none of them are authentic Renaissance, or Baroque architecture. And none of them are UNESCO world heritage sites, and none of them are have the tiny European-style cobblestone streets (with the exception of some streets in Boston, Philly, and some really small towns). It's a shame because in the USA we had a lot of beautiful neoclassical architecture, but many are either too expensive to live in (NYC, Washington D.C., etc.) or they're forgotten (Baltimore), and most of what is available in the market are modern style homes that are just boxes with windows, and no personality. I wish we could build beautiful architecture again.
Mexico was the most important viceroyalty of America for the Spanish empire, the new Spain was built here, the historical centers of the viceregal cities of Mexico are a cultural heritage of humanity by Unesco, Querétaro, Oaxaca, Puebla, Campeche, Guanajuato, Zacatecas and more cities like Mexico enjoy an impressive European monumental architecture, also the period of Mexico known as Porfiriato embellishes the cities of Mexico with French and Italian architecture that today are reflected in many ancient monuments and mansions such as in the city of Mérida Yucatán .
Yes it is, i really recomend it you to visit it out.Guanajuato is home town and its georgeus ,its kind a combination of a italian or spaniard village with a tipicall mexican town.
So cool Gabe. At 23:57 you captured my front door for a period of time while living there. That was Calle Alonso. Very close to the University where I would attend classes. So many churches and bells in that vicinity. So glad you made it there. Enjoy.
Is it my imagination, but I do not see any of the locals smoking in all of your street level captures? That is pretty refreshing to see non smokers. Another nugget from Gabriel. TYVM!
just amazed how clean and tidy the streets are. there's little to know litter anywhere. All they need to do is re-plaster/thinset some of the eroding building faces/facades and it would really shine.
Another cool video of Mexico.. I'm really enjoying the videos from there.. I had no idea b4 your videos Gabriel about how beautiful the country is. Might have to add Mexico to my bucket list If I ever get to the USA as well.. Safe Travels.. :)
Another great video. Loved it! I spent a couple of days here in 2002. Amazing the way alot of the town is built on the hillsides. Keep up the great work.
Gabriel don't miss the hot springs in San Miguel de Allende go to "Escondido Place" o "La Gruta" better if you go very early in the morning like 08:00 am to avoid the crowd., you can have a delicious torta and fresh juice for breakfast at the Mercado Ignacio Ramirez and a sweet bread at " "La Colmena" panaderìa very affordable.
@@mmkjijhuks1841 Technically thats true, but we are talking about cultural, historic Mexico. Cancun for example is built for tourists, you won't see much of of history and culture there. But when your in Guanajuato you see traditional architecture and history the way it looked hundreds of years back.
@@tigrotom7312 Mexico City is almost 700 years old, the historic center has one of the most beautiful buildings dating back to the mid 16th century, easily rivals with Guanajuato city.
@@tigrotom7312 I would say they are different sides of Mexico (Cancun too). I would not say Las Vegas is less American than Efreth's alley, or that Camden is more American than Disney world.
Your video is making me regret not visiting Mexico more in the past. I was there only once in Oaxaca and Capital Federal 25 years ago. Spent 2 months in Oaxaca. Had a great time. Must get back!
Question: Can you just go to trees that you see and pick fruit off of branches and stuff? Question: What time did you finally make it back to your place, last night?
Thanks so much for sharing this video❤ my Grandma is from Guanajuato. I've heard stories of what it's like but this video takes it to a whole new level, I can't wait to visit!
Another beautiful colorful video! Too many ppl for me as I like quieter smaller cities but looks like plenty to see n do. Thanks again for the site's n sounds of Meheco. Be safe my friend, until next vid ✌
The two statues represent Don Quijote and Sancho Panza from the very famous novel DON QIJOTE by Miguel de Cervantes who wrote it in the Middle age in Spain. They had a major festival in 1976 in that town. Remember the famous story of Don Quijote who loses his mind and attack te windmills of The region of La Mancha in Spain???
Cool tip about working at the restaurants, I've done that before a bit when traveling in Mexico but kind of did it subconsciously, it's good to know places let you stay a few hours without issue
Gabriel, you do know you are pleasing at least one person showing food .... *Winks* El Claustro, to my mind, means claustrophobia, haha ... I mean, I know what it means in English but still. The whole town looks authentic, to my mind. Lots of picturesque stuff to behold!
I lived in Guanajuato for 10 years. These guys are honest when they don't know things. They could maybe have done some homework, though. The Cervantino Festival - It is the biggest cultural festival in all of Latin America each year. with symphonies, string quartets, opera, theater, all sorts of dance. Not really a mariachi thing, though. (Go to Guadalajara in September if that is what you want.) It lasts usually about three weeks in October. The two guys on horses are Don Quixote and his sidekick. Don Quixote is a central figure in many things in the city of Guanajuato. The story of Don Quixote was written by Miguel Cervantes, hence the name Cervantino. Th city has been hosting the Cervantino for about 50 years. (That big tree early in the video is gorgeous in March every year, with lavender flowers for the entire month.) I lived at the top of the street that climbs right to left just above the cliff face behind the statue of Don Quixote. Guanajuato is roughly the same size as San Miguel de Allende, but SMA has about 15,000 gringos and Guanajuato has only about 500. That difference is HUGE, because the mass of gringos has long since altered the character of SMA, removing the Mexican flavor and replacing it with the character of an American retirement community. If you want to go to the retirement community that is SMA, go ahead.
Loving the videos! I was there a few years ago and hoping to be back this summer. Hopefully, you have the time to check out these places: the Mummy museum, Callejon de beso, Pipila (the hill with panoramic views), and do the Callejoneadas.
I took a trip to this Guanajuato to include GTO City, San Miguel De Allende, Queretaro, CDMX, Puebla, and Veracruz. Make sure you walk away from the tourist attractions in SMA to get decent prices on food. My GF and I were able to find a buffet for 100 pesos (didn't include drinks), but it was still a great find.
Ah, Guanajuato City, the place where even the streets have more twists and turns than a telenovela plot! It's a city so colorful that even the buildings look like they just got back from a carnival. Forget Google Maps; here, you navigate with a mix of intuition, blind faith, and the occasional chat with a confused-looking donkey. The locals have a talent for turning any situation into a fiesta, and if you can't find a mariachi band within a five-minute radius, you're probably in the wrong city. Guanajuato's tunnels are like the secret passageways of a mischievous giant, and getting lost is not a possibility-it's a rite of passage. So, grab your sense of adventure, a hat to shield you from the relentless sun, and get ready for a city that's more enchanting than a salsa-dancing unicorn at sunset! Nice video, Gabriel Traveler!
My early childhood beautifully depicted in this wonderful video. I´m so sad I didn´t make there to meet you in person. Now you´ve been in my two favorite cities in México: Chetumal and Guanajuato. You always be more than welcome in México.
Go to Morelia, Michoacan and Puebla or Queretaro, & Guadalajara, you'll love the architectural buildings and centuries old churches. I think all of Mexico is a tourist spot now. With youtubers and the internet people are finding how beautiful Mexico really is. For that reason, Mexico is the 6th most visited country in the world. Soon, it will surpass the other countries, I'm sure.
Low ri der don’t use no gas now. Low ri der don’t drive too fast ... saw my first low rider when I lived in San Jose (California) ... and then I saw a lot of ‘em there. I like the way u say u can’t just ‘jam out the videos’ and it’s interesting to hear how it takes a lot of hours to edit videos (I have no idea) but the time you put into them and the little tunnels u explore to find something cool - it is very much appreciated. Bueno contenido = good content! Have been watching all of your Mexican videos because it’s important we know more about our next door neighbors. U r doing a tremendous service and due to suggestions from RUclips and other viewers I’ve watched other videos of Mexico by American you tubers & subscribed to one. But you’re the Johnny Carson of American youtubers. Keep up the stellar work. Take a little trip, take a little trip and see ....
We were in Guanajuato this past August, 2020. We went to Mexico because not too many countries would allow Americans in this year. Covid. Guanajuato was amazing. What a beautiful city. We went to San Miguel de allende also. Guanajuato was much better. More beautiful and the buildings were stunning. It looks like a European city. Come check out Guanajuato.
Hi Gabriel, I wonder how it would be if it wasn't Easter, it would have to be less crowded but then you might find it a bit slow and boring. There's plenty to see and do I bet during the holiday season it must get really crazy super busy and that could go on for weeks.
Hi Gabriel I enjoy your videos. Your commentaries add so much. I feel like I know you. I am disabled and cannot travel. I feel that I am exploring the wirld with you!❤
Gabriel, you are in one of Mexico's coolest areas, known as El Bajio (lowlands). Lots of colonial and historical interest. Check out closeby towns of San Miguel de Allende (a bit touristy, with lots of expats) and for a more authentic feel, try Queretaro. If you need time to chill by yourself and rest, there are hotels with natural hot springs in Tequisquiapan. And of course, there is Bernal, which has the third largest natural monolity in the world, after Gibraltar and Sugarloaf in Brazil. All these towns have been deemed "Pueblos Magicos" by the Secretariat of Tourism. Cheers!
The statue is Don Quixote de La Mancha and his companion Sancho Panza.
Don Quixote is the literary creation of Miguel De Cervantes, a Spanish novelist (1547, 1616) Cervantes is the equivalent to Shakespeare in Spanish speaking countries.
I used to live in Alcala de Henares northeast of Madrid. That was the home of Cervantes. It’s a marvelous small city with the ancient walls and cobblestone streets. My favorite thing was the champagne sangria and stuffed mushrooms at a place called Moby Dick’s. Wonder if it is still there.
It's amazing see young people enjoying themselves instead just immersed in their cell phones.
Or adults for that matter.
One difference I notice from Mexico is there is much hand holding between couples and children. Not so much in the states. There is still much preoccupation with cell phones but not as bad as U.S.A.. While I know you need your cell phone for the work you do I would love for the world to put their cellphones away for 1 day and look around at their world their neighbors and God's beautiful creation. Bless you Gabe on Easter! I love your adventures
Guanajuato is known as the most romantic city in Mexico and for good reason
I cant tell ur old but i seee what u mean
I love all the little squares and green spaces mixed into the streets. Beautiful
Your video really made me homesick, my wife and I lived in GTO for seven years and do we miss it. Thanks for the memories. PerryEastham
Ignorance about Mexico in the US media is incredible, in Mexico City and cities like Guadalajara, Monterrey can not believe foreigners that in Mexico there are modern skyscrapers, subway systems, modern bus networks, large avenues and monumental architecture that the Unesco himself has been recognized as a cultural heritage of humanity, so it is important to travel to expand your mind and draw conclusions.
Mexico is a beautiful country!!
Intriguing and beautiful town. I love those tunnels. I'd heard of San Maguel being beautiful but I can't imagine a place being lovelier that this place. Thanks for the tour.
San Miguel de Allende is actually a bit of a disappointment after Guanajuato. Still quite amazing, but not as nice in my opinion.
I'd agree with Gabriel. Guanajuato and Querétaro are more authentic-feeling.
The statue of the two men are Don Quixote and his side kick Sancho Panza! Loving these vlogs. This part of Mexico has been on my list. Now I am trying to see how to make it sooner verses later!
I am guessing the plaque has something to do with Cervantes and Don Quixote and that was Sancho pancha and the Don in bronze next to it. God this is such a pretty town . Thanks for sharing
Cheers
Gabriel IS tireless!
Cervantes is present around the City of Guanajuato, each October the Cervantino Festival presents all kind of art shows just like music concerts,theater, dance,even outdoor concerts ,each year there is Country invited to participate .
At least we have a culture a nice one, no like usa the only culture is weapons, wars ,killings, more weapons more killings, and abuses
Guanajuato has a big Cervantes festival every fall. That’s why you see the statues of Cervantes and his two most famous characters.
I see, that explains it.
I happened to be in Guanajuato when the Cervantino Festival was going on. Man, it was packed! Such a beautiful city. Can't wait to move to México next year! 🥰
Thank you for sharing your adventures Gabriel!
Totally.
they've ---the mainstream media--- made Mexico out to be a very dangerous place.....but this city is just a normal place with normal everyday people as any other. Gorgeous city
Jajajaja is same the New York jajajajajaja o Chicago
Good my moms going here nevermind😣9 Americans dead by mexican cartels pray for my family 😇
Evokes LA the cartel only kill people who are involved in other cartels. They are people who are trying to make a living , and i know they are crazy and i don’t like them. But I’m pretty sure they don’t kill people for fun.
Jose Grande That’s not true. Last year 9 Mormons (including 6 children) who lived in Mexico were ambushed while driving & murdered by cartel members. They were not involved whatsoever with the drug cartels. Occasionally, the cartels will also murder a foreigner in heavy tourist areas as a way to take revenge on their government. They know foreigners living & vacationing in Mexico bring in a huge amount of money to the country. I don’t believe it’s widespread enough to be overly concerned about them, though. I read this information from a Mexican media site, btw.
1:10 the little girl dancing and laughing ist the most freaking cute thing that you ever seen in this planet
Translation from plaque at 11:10:
Homage from the people and government of Guanajuato to Cervantes on the occasion of the fourth International Cervantino Festival. Guanajuato, 1976.
Thanks.
You're welcome Gabriel. You're in my old backyard, so to speak. I lived in Mexico City, and the family had a weekend house in nearby Tequisquiapan. If you can, after San Miguel de Allende, work your way south to Queretaro for more colonial thrills. If you want to "check out" for a while, try the thermal waters of Tequisquiapan. We'll wait for you to resurface if you take some time off.
You're the man, Gabriel!
@@gerryz1839 Sounds amazing, I'll check them out.
go to Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
The two statues was Don Quijote de la Mancha{guy in the horse)and the other one is Sancho Panza(guy riding Burro)from the Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra or something like that.
Bingo.
This commemorates the Cervantes (the writer) festival of 1976.
And thats why that festival is named Cervantino, to honor Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. That festival is world famous, important internacional artist has been in it. It hosts theater, music, dance, and many other disciplines as well. It takes places on the first 3 week of Octuber.
Enlightening to see the nice and peaceful areas of Mexico. I hope to visit places like this in Mexico in the future.
This is a lovely colorful city! Very active with the holiday. Ty for sharing such beautiful commentary and footage
I'm rooting for Mexico.
Sweet a little Gabriel Traveler in Mexico before Game of Thrones👍🏽👍🏽
Tough competition! :)
Game of Thrones has ruined beautiful and once low-key Croatia, due to mass tourism coming to see the filming locations. I was in Dubrovnik and all I saw everywhere was Game of Thrones shirt and souvenirs. It's fucked up.
@@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath Dalmatia has been the tourist centre of Croatia for decades; if you were looking for a quaint South European oasis, you were definitely off the mark.
You ate Chilaquiles. It is a Mexican brunch dish invented to use leftovers. It is made with day old tortillas (cut or torn into chips) and salsa verde. They are cooked together until the tortillas are slightly softened. Chilaquiles are eaten alone or with beans, eggs or shredded chicken.
No, lo siento, I'm sorry but chilaquilas are not chips, they can be made likes chips, but they are supposed to be soft, very soft!! Usually served for breakfast. Homenaje = tribute to.
Hey Gabriel dont leave Guanajuato with out checking out thier mummy exhibit its very interesting
Nothing in life compares to a Gabriel trying to speak spanish sentance.
Looks like Italy, i wonder if there's towns like this here in the USA
Most of them are in the east coast, but very few of them in the east coast.
Have you seen Morelia, Puebla, Taxco, Zacatecas, Campeche (walled and fortified costal city), Queretaro, Mexico City (especially downtown, la roma, la condesa, la San Rafael, la Santa Maria la ribera, la Chapultepec (which has the only royal castle in the Americas), Durango, Guadalajara (especially downtown and the surrounding areas, and colonia Americana), San Miguel de Allende, San Luis Potosi, Tlacotalpan, Oaxaca (the teatro Macedonio Alcalá is stunningly beautiful; especially on the inside), Merida, Toluca, etc. And the pueblos magicos such as Patzcuaro, Altixco, Santa Clara del Cobre, Cholula, Tzintzuntzan, Valladolid, Zacatlan de las Manzanas, Real del Oro, Real del Monte, El Oro, Alamos, Yuridia, Bernal, Lagos de Moreno, San Cristobal de las Casas, Metepec, San Sebastian del Oeste, etc. They all predate the arrival of the English colonists to Jamestown, and they have authentic (meaning from the time period) Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, Beaux-Arts, Art-Nouveau, Neo-Gothic, and Art-Deco, architecture. There are cities that have these styles on the east coat in the USA. But none of them are authentic Renaissance, or Baroque architecture. And none of them are UNESCO world heritage sites, and none of them are have the tiny European-style cobblestone streets (with the exception of some streets in Boston, Philly, and some really small towns). It's a shame because in the USA we had a lot of beautiful neoclassical architecture, but many are either too expensive to live in (NYC, Washington D.C., etc.) or they're forgotten (Baltimore), and most of what is available in the market are modern style homes that are just boxes with windows, and no personality. I wish we could build beautiful architecture again.
Adrian Ramos, Right! And that was formally a part of Mexico. :)
@@TITANICLUSITANIA jeeez hope you guys take care of them
@@Bogsbinny831 They've been preserved for so long, and are now protected by the UNESCO so...
Guanajuato is superb. I like it more than any other place that you have shown us in Mexico. Have a nice day.
Hi Gabe! Amazing video as always!
It's like some weird place in Europe, never seen anything like it. The party never stops.
It reminds me of France and Italy.
Mexico was the most important viceroyalty of America for the Spanish empire, the new Spain was built here, the historical centers of the viceregal cities of Mexico are a cultural heritage of humanity by Unesco, Querétaro, Oaxaca, Puebla, Campeche, Guanajuato, Zacatecas and more cities like Mexico enjoy an impressive European monumental architecture, also the period of Mexico known as Porfiriato embellishes the cities of Mexico with French and Italian architecture that today are reflected in many ancient monuments and mansions such as in the city of Mérida Yucatán .
Really impressed with this town, it looks lovely.
Yes it is, i really recomend it you to visit it out.Guanajuato is home town and its georgeus ,its kind a combination of a italian or spaniard village with a tipicall mexican town.
Thanks Gab, stay on # 1 in my list of travel vlogs !
So cool Gabe. At 23:57 you captured my front door for a period of time while living there. That was Calle Alonso. Very close to the University where I would attend classes. So many churches and bells in that vicinity. So glad you made it there. Enjoy.
No way, that's awesome.
Is it my imagination, but I do not see any of the locals smoking in all of your street level captures? That is pretty refreshing to see non smokers. Another nugget from Gabriel. TYVM!
smoking in a local???. oh my god that's gross.
I recommend you go to the Pípila monument is a scenic viewpoint
just amazed how clean and tidy the streets are. there's little to know litter anywhere. All they need to do is re-plaster/thinset some of the eroding building faces/facades and it would really shine.
I like the restaurants that you pick.
Another cool video of Mexico.. I'm really enjoying the videos from there.. I had no idea b4 your videos Gabriel about how beautiful the country is. Might have to add Mexico to my bucket list If I ever get to the USA as well.. Safe Travels.. :)
🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽Viva... Gabriel... Viva Mexico... Great feeling video... Many thanks for your video... Very good reportage 👍👍👍👍👍❤️
Another great video. Loved it! I spent a couple of days here in 2002. Amazing the way alot of the town is built on the hillsides. Keep up the great work.
The tunnels were originally made to prevent flooding, not for transportation specifically. Overtime they started using them for transportation.
Such a well preserved city center. Amazing tour. Thx a bunch!
Wow! Such a beautiful city! I can’t wait to visit 💚💚💚
You passed across Teatro Juárez, you did not get inside to contemplate how beautiful it is, it does compete with any in Europe.
People from all over the world are welcome in Mexico! we are a country of humble people and lot and lots of culture and amazing food...si señor! 😆
I Love your unedited long vlogs!
Gabriel don't miss the hot springs in San Miguel de Allende go to "Escondido Place" o "La Gruta" better if you go very early in the morning like 08:00 am to avoid the crowd., you can have a delicious torta and fresh juice for breakfast at the Mercado Ignacio Ramirez and a sweet bread at " "La Colmena" panaderìa very affordable.
Thank you for sharing your trips they are awesome
definitley in the agenda for 2021
Guanajuato is the most Mexican city. This is the REAL Mexico.
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No Mexico City is modern city and capital. Guanajuato is more historic, traditional, real Mexico.
All of Mexico is 100% real, lol
@@mmkjijhuks1841 Technically thats true, but we are talking about cultural, historic Mexico. Cancun for example is built for tourists, you won't see much of of history and culture there. But when your in Guanajuato you see traditional architecture and history the way it looked hundreds of years back.
@@tigrotom7312 Mexico City is almost 700 years old, the historic center has one of the most beautiful buildings dating back to the mid 16th century, easily rivals with Guanajuato city.
@@tigrotom7312 I would say they are different sides of Mexico (Cancun too). I would not say Las Vegas is less American than Efreth's alley, or that Camden is more American than Disney world.
What a beautiful rural city. Seems peaceful.
Your video is making me regret not visiting Mexico more in the past. I was there only once in Oaxaca and Capital Federal 25 years ago. Spent 2 months in Oaxaca. Had a great time. Must get back!
Like Walking Through my Hometown of San Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio is pretty. I really enjoyed the missions.
Hi! At 31:38 you showed the sculptures of Don Xicote de la Mancha on his horse and the other riding a donkey was Sancho Pansa.
My wife and I discovered that 0ld restaurant back in the year of 1985, it looks like an old rain water drain tunnel, but the food was great.
Question: Can you just go to trees that you see and pick fruit off of branches and stuff?
Question: What time did you finally make it back to your place, last night?
Thanks so much for sharing this video❤ my Grandma is from Guanajuato. I've heard stories of what it's like but this video takes it to a whole new level, I can't wait to visit!
We appreciate your videos, thank you for making them! Its like were there with you traveling! lots of love! 💙💙
Gabriel will you go to munich germany soon?
Another beautiful colorful video! Too many ppl for me as I like quieter smaller cities but looks like plenty to see n do. Thanks again for the site's n sounds of Meheco. Be safe my friend, until next vid ✌
I really enjoyed watching so many people walking around there living their lives...Wow! I wish the video would of been longer! 🎃💜
Cool. :)
This place remains me roma Italy. One diference in the streets are the
cobblestones.
geez what a clean town and so many beautiful women on the streets so unlike your India city adventures
geez boomer settle down
👍 Yet another great video!
The two statues represent Don Quijote and Sancho Panza from the very famous novel DON QIJOTE by Miguel de Cervantes who wrote it in the Middle age in Spain. They had a major festival in 1976 in that town. Remember the famous story of Don Quijote who loses his mind and attack te windmills of The region of La Mancha in Spain???
Cool tip about working at the restaurants, I've done that before a bit when traveling in Mexico but kind of did it subconsciously, it's good to know places let you stay a few hours without issue
Thank you Gabriel! Love it as always 😊❤ stay safe my friend 😎🙏
I love the tunnels. Looks like the kind of place I could easily (and happily) get lost in
Buen Urbanismo y ciudadanía cívica. Felicidades a los guanajuatenses.
Gabriel, you do know you are pleasing at least one person showing food .... *Winks*
El Claustro, to my mind, means claustrophobia, haha ... I mean, I know what it means in English but still.
The whole town looks authentic, to my mind.
Lots of picturesque stuff to behold!
Claustro is a convent, a nun convent. The building was enclosed, that is why it is called claustro.
@@donguadalucio1405 Yes, I know. I know. And, notice the vaulted and Roman-influenced architecture, as well.
Mmmm I love chilaquiles ❤️ great video
I lived in Guanajuato for 10 years. These guys are honest when they don't know things. They could maybe have done some homework, though. The Cervantino Festival - It is the biggest cultural festival in all of Latin America each year. with symphonies, string quartets, opera, theater, all sorts of dance. Not really a mariachi thing, though. (Go to Guadalajara in September if that is what you want.) It lasts usually about three weeks in October. The two guys on horses are Don Quixote and his sidekick. Don Quixote is a central figure in many things in the city of Guanajuato. The story of Don Quixote was written by Miguel Cervantes, hence the name Cervantino. Th city has been hosting the Cervantino for about 50 years. (That big tree early in the video is gorgeous in March every year, with lavender flowers for the entire month.) I lived at the top of the street that climbs right to left just above the cliff face behind the statue of Don Quixote. Guanajuato is roughly the same size as San Miguel de Allende, but SMA has about 15,000 gringos and Guanajuato has only about 500. That difference is HUGE, because the mass of gringos has long since altered the character of SMA, removing the Mexican flavor and replacing it with the character of an American retirement community. If you want to go to the retirement community that is SMA, go ahead.
Wow food looks really delicious.
Loving the videos! I was there a few years ago and hoping to be back this summer. Hopefully, you have the time to check out these places: the Mummy museum, Callejon de beso, Pipila (the hill with panoramic views), and do the Callejoneadas.
Gab can you show typical Spanish style house from inside? I believe they call Hacendia style,,!,,,,,
*Spanish colonial
Glad I saw u..Will check out ur videos.Thank u so much..Stay safe💕
You need to go to el pipila its a must ....pipila is the view point of the city
It will be shown in the next video.
Great scenes from Guanajuato. Too bad you're not a coffee drinker. Other vloggers edit vids in coffeehouses w/WiFi.
Love Guanajuato ❤️❤️
They probably mad at you for filming their bootleg movie store lol
ROFL ..........There are probably lots of "bootleg" movie stores in Mexico.
@@SuiGenerisAbbie indeed indeed
@@forrestaustin7050 Heh .... thanks, Mate!
I took a trip to this Guanajuato to include GTO City, San Miguel De Allende, Queretaro, CDMX, Puebla, and Veracruz. Make sure you walk away from the tourist attractions in SMA to get decent prices on food. My GF and I were able to find a buffet for 100 pesos (didn't include drinks), but it was still a great find.
Sounds good, thanks for the info.
Go to Zacatecas ❤️
Beautiful city!
Thank you brother for sharing such lovely vlogs
Ah, Guanajuato City, the place where even the streets have more twists and turns than a telenovela plot! It's a city so colorful that even the buildings look like they just got back from a carnival. Forget Google Maps; here, you navigate with a mix of intuition, blind faith, and the occasional chat with a confused-looking donkey. The locals have a talent for turning any situation into a fiesta, and if you can't find a mariachi band within a five-minute radius, you're probably in the wrong city. Guanajuato's tunnels are like the secret passageways of a mischievous giant, and getting lost is not a possibility-it's a rite of passage. So, grab your sense of adventure, a hat to shield you from the relentless sun, and get ready for a city that's more enchanting than a salsa-dancing unicorn at sunset! Nice video, Gabriel Traveler!
My early childhood beautifully depicted in this wonderful video. I´m so sad I didn´t make there to meet you in person. Now you´ve been in my two favorite cities in México: Chetumal and Guanajuato. You always be more than welcome in México.
Go to Morelia, Michoacan and Puebla or Queretaro, & Guadalajara, you'll love the architectural buildings and centuries old churches. I think all of Mexico is a tourist spot now. With youtubers and the internet people are finding how beautiful Mexico really is. For that reason, Mexico is the 6th most visited country in the world. Soon, it will surpass the other countries, I'm sure.
Low ri der don’t use no gas now. Low ri der don’t drive too fast ... saw my first low rider when I lived in San Jose (California) ... and then I saw a lot of ‘em there. I like the way u say u can’t just ‘jam out the videos’ and it’s interesting to hear how it takes a lot of hours to edit videos (I have no idea) but the time you put into them and the little tunnels u explore to find something cool - it is very much appreciated. Bueno contenido = good content! Have been watching all of your Mexican videos because it’s important we know more about our next door neighbors. U r doing a tremendous service and due to suggestions from RUclips and other viewers I’ve watched other videos of Mexico by American you tubers & subscribed to one. But you’re the Johnny Carson of American youtubers. Keep up the stellar work. Take a little trip, take a little trip and see ....
The J in Jardin is pronounced like an H like Jose just for your info Gabe. I'm surprised you don't know this being from California.
Thanks for sharing this very interesting looking Mexican city!
I really enjoyed this video 😀👏👏👏
We were in Guanajuato this past August, 2020. We went to Mexico because not too many countries would allow Americans in this year. Covid. Guanajuato was amazing. What a beautiful city. We went to San Miguel de allende also. Guanajuato was much better. More beautiful and the buildings were stunning. It looks like a European city. Come check out Guanajuato.
Hi Gabriel, I wonder how it would be if it wasn't Easter, it would have to be less crowded but then you might find it a bit slow and boring. There's plenty to see and do I bet during the holiday season it must get really crazy super busy and that could go on for weeks.
I love their mixed use of residents and stores. Pretty much illegal here. You will love San Miguel Allende.
Hi Gabriel
I enjoy your videos. Your commentaries add so much. I feel like I know you. I am disabled and cannot travel. I feel that I am exploring the wirld with you!❤
Beautiful!!! What part of Guanajuato?
Hi! Can I use your video to put at the background on a podcast? Obvously, I'm gonna give you credits in the description of the video
Gabriel, you are in one of Mexico's coolest areas, known as El Bajio
(lowlands). Lots of colonial and historical interest. Check out closeby
towns of San Miguel de Allende (a bit touristy, with lots of expats) and
for a more authentic feel, try Queretaro. If you need time to chill by
yourself and rest, there are hotels with natural hot springs in
Tequisquiapan. And of course, there is Bernal, which has the third largest natural monolity in the world, after Gibraltar and Sugarloaf in Brazil. All these towns have been deemed "Pueblos Magicos" by the Secretariat of Tourism. Cheers!
Loved this unedited video - like being there. Thanks👍😃😉
its good you have some food info in your videos, its wonderful
@Gabriel Traveler - think the statues represent the world famous characters Don Quixote & Sancho Panza by Don Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Yes, I think you're right.
looks like a good place to visit