Irapuato

Mexico

Irapuato's historic center Irapuato is a city in Guanajuato, Mexico.

Miguel Hidalgo Square, with Irapuato Cathedral and the Fountain of Dancing Water

Miguel Hidalgo Square. Named after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.

  • Irapuato Cathedral, Plazuela Miguel Hidalgo. A Spanish Baroque church built in the 16th century.
  • John Paul II Monument, Plazuela Miguel Hidalgo (directly next to the cathedral. A bronze statue from 2006, forged from keys donated by the citizens of Irapuato.
  • Fountain of Dancing Water, Plazuela Miguel Hidalgo.
  • Dolphin Fountain. One of three Florentine fountains donated in 1864 by the ill-fated Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico. The other two fountains are located in Léon and in Guanajuato.

Miguel Hidalgo Square. Named after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.

  • Irapuato Cathedral, Plazuela Miguel Hidalgo. A Spanish Baroque church built in the 16th century.
  • John Paul II Monument, Plazuela Miguel Hidalgo (directly next to the cathedral. A bronze statue from 2006, forged from keys donated by the citizens of Irapuato.
  • Fountain of Dancing Water, Plazuela Miguel Hidalgo.
  • Dolphin Fountain. One of three Florentine fountains donated in 1864 by the ill-fated Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico. The other two fountains are located in Léon and in Guanajuato.

Miguel Hidalgo Square. Named after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.

  • Irapuato Cathedral, Plazuela Miguel Hidalgo. A Spanish Baroque church built in the 16th century.
  • John Paul II Monument, Plazuela Miguel Hidalgo (directly next to the cathedral. A bronze statue from 2006, forged from keys donated by the citizens of Irapuato.
  • Fountain of Dancing Water, Plazuela Miguel Hidalgo.
  • Dolphin Fountain. One of three Florentine fountains donated in 1864 by the ill-fated Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico. The other two fountains are located in Léon and in Guanajuato.

Miguel Hidalgo Square. Named after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.

  • Irapuato Cathedral, Plazuela Miguel Hidalgo. A Spanish Baroque church built in the 16th century.
  • John Paul II Monument, Plazuela Miguel Hidalgo (directly next to the cathedral. A bronze statue from 2006, forged from keys donated by the citizens of Irapuato.
  • Fountain of Dancing Water, Plazuela Miguel Hidalgo.
  • Dolphin Fountain. One of three Florentine fountains donated in 1864 by the ill-fated Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico. The other two fountains are located in Léon and in Guanajuato.

Miguel Hidalgo Square. Named after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.

  • Irapuato Cathedral, Plazuela Miguel Hidalgo. A Spanish Baroque church built in the 16th century.
  • John Paul II Monument, Plazuela Miguel Hidalgo (directly next to the cathedral. A bronze statue from 2006, forged from keys donated by the citizens of Irapuato.
  • Fountain of Dancing Water, Plazuela Miguel Hidalgo.
  • Dolphin Fountain. One of three Florentine fountains donated in 1864 by the ill-fated Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico. The other two fountains are located in Léon and in Guanajuato.

Sun Clock, Plazuela Juan Alvarez. A century-old clock mounted on a column.

Plaza Cibeles Mall

  • Cocodrilos Grill, Calle Guerrero 2845 (Colonia Las Plazas, +52 462 624 7660. M-Sa 08:00-03:00, Su 09:00-19:00. Mexican, nice patio, good fajitas.

Cocodrilos Grill, Calle Guerrero 2845 (Colonia Las Plazas, +52 462 624 7660. M-Sa 08:00-03:00, Su 09:00-19:00. Mexican, nice patio, good fajitas.

  • Hacienda de Torres, Prolongacion Guerrero 2793 (Colonia Las Plazas, +52 462 624 6048. M-Sa 08:00-23:00, Su 08:00-18:00. Mexican steakhouse – try the Mexican specialties plate.

Hacienda de Torres, Prolongacion Guerrero 2793 (Colonia Las Plazas, +52 462 624 6048. M-Sa 08:00-23:00, Su 08:00-18:00. Mexican steakhouse – try the Mexican specialties plate.

Peralta Archaeological Site

  • Peralta Archaeological Site, Carretera 90 Pénjamo-Abasolo, San José de Peralta. Tu-Su 10:00-18:00. A pre-Columbian site in use from 300-900 CE. Remains include 22 pyramids, as well as terraced agricultural fields. A small museum is also on site. M$30 (pesos) (adults), M$10 (children 5-12).

Peralta Archaeological Site, Carretera 90 Pénjamo-Abasolo, San José de Peralta. Tu-Su 10:00-18:00. A pre-Columbian site in use from 300-900 CE. Remains include 22 pyramids, as well as terraced agricultural fields. A small museum is also on site. M$30 (pesos) (adults), M$10 (children 5-12).