The most BEAUTIFUL city in Mexico! (Guanajuato)

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2 ай бұрын

Welcome to Guanajuato, Mexico! This town has been a completely wonderful surprise to us. We decided to add this town onto our itinerary after talking with a local who told us it was a must visit (and he was right!). This town is by far the most beautiful place we've been to in Mexico and we are so excited to share a glimpse of what makes this place so special with you today. From the winding streets to colorful historic buildings, and parades to delicious food, this town has it all. Let's go!
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Hey y'all! We're Chris + Sara (or as you know us, Let’s Be Us), a husband and wife digital nomad travel duo currently working and traveling full time with our pup, Kramer. We've always dreamed of traveling full time, and in May of 2018 we took the leap and made it happen! Today we're balancing work and fun everywhere between the Pacific and Atlantic. From hiking and cycling to tacos and coffee, we're trying to see and experience as much of this world as we can! While our home is currently on wheels in our DIY Sprinter van, our travels take us all around the world.

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@geegurl25 Ай бұрын

You should really stop in Zacatecas! It’s a gorgeous city with historic Spanish-Baroque architecture. I think, the most beautiful city in Mexico

@martingregory6993 Ай бұрын

do you want them to die bro😭😭😭, he’ll nah

@danmur2797 Ай бұрын

@@martingregory6993Stop. Zacatecas is a large city with many people out and about.

@martingregory6993 Ай бұрын

@@danmur2797 people are out and about in south africa or yemen, that doesn’t mean it’s safe, i wouldn’t go

@danmur2797 Ай бұрын

@martingregory6993 Bro, I've been to Zacatecas as have my family recently. I've also been to Guadalajara and Morelia which are generally in "dangerous" states. Zacatecas was one of the most peaceful states in Mexico until about 10 years ago when cartels from neighboring Jalisco and from Sinaloa came to Zacatecas. Sort of the same thing happening to Guanajuato right now, and yet people are still flocking to San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato. The city of Zacatecas itself is the same way

@reyvieyra4144 Ай бұрын

zacatuercas esta muy feo

@crustybugets Ай бұрын

Omg this warms my heart! Guanajuato is truly stunning, I studied abroad there when I was 15 and it truly was an amazing experience I owe a lot of who I am to my time over there and staying there inspired me to travel more and experience different cultures. So happy to see you guys there! Enjoy!!!

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

So cool! It's such a beautiful city!

@Mexican01o101 Ай бұрын

As you travel thru Mexico you will be stunned as you realize that most of Mexico looks like this or even more beautiful. With extensive historic centers made out of stone and churches decorated in gold….

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

🙏🙏

@fredotob Ай бұрын

En el callejón del beso pueden besarse de balcón a balcón, pero es más tradicional hacerlo en el tercer escalón... y es gratis. Es raro ver que no hay personas haciendo fila.

@timelesstravelclub6240 Ай бұрын

Guanajuato’s history and its part in Mexico’s independence is fascinating. You should explore that upon your return trip. Great video!! Thanks

@WeDidntExpectthis Ай бұрын

Hey Andy, How are you doing? Miss your videos! xo

@timelesstravelclub6240 Ай бұрын

@@WeDidntExpectthis Thank you!! I really miss making videos. I actually shot video during my last trip to Mexico in February but never processed it. Partly because I took on a part time job and partly because my editing software expired. I hope you keep up with your travels from your KZfaq Companero!

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Andy!

@jfgatti Ай бұрын

I studied there in college, nice to see a video about the city. FYI, you are almost saying the Guanajuato correctly, just not the ending. It’s like waa-to.

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@luizleitao1775 Ай бұрын

You are getting better at each new video! The cinema style shooting, the framing, the narration - all contribute for this impression. Guanajuato is a remaining testimony of a mining esplendour era, now gone by. The town of Ouro Preto in Brazil has a similar history and beauty.

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Luiz! We loved our time there. Can't wait to get back to Brazil!

@sarahdowelladventures Ай бұрын

Hey guys! I have been watching you since your first van build, and I can say without a doubt, this is my favorite video of yours yet. What a wonderful mix of narration and cinematography! The way you showcased the city was wonderfully executed - the history, the beauty of the landscape and buildings, etc. Well done and thanks for sharing your travels with us!

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks so much Sarah. We've come a long way. Thank you for sticking with us :)

@kaylaandmarkalan Ай бұрын

You guys captures the beauty of the city so well! I loved all of the colors of the buildings and all of the local musicians on the streets!

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Thanks y'all!

@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Ай бұрын

Wow! I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never heard of this city. But my goodness it is a treasure! Thank you so much for taking us here just stunning! ~Cara ❤

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching y'all! You would love it.

@explorinwithlaurin Ай бұрын

Guanajuato looks beautiful, the streets looks so walkable and I love all the colors and hills. So interesting about the tunnels too! This is our first time hearing of this city but it is on our list to visit now! Thanks for sharing!

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching y'all!

@oldaloneandfarfromhome Ай бұрын

Very well done! Just found your channel and you have a new subscriber! I was in Guanajuato about three months ago. I agree that it is a very special place. Enjoy your travels!

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks for subscribing.

@theresemuckel Ай бұрын

Fascinating city and I love the way you showed it to us. Great video!

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@beckynull5226 Ай бұрын

I had the pleasure of visiting Guanajuato in 2007. Breathtaking city! I hope you guys were able to visit the Diego Rivera museum. The museum was actually his home when he was a little boy. It's amazing to see some of the familiar homes. Can't wait to go back!

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Such a good tip!

@josephplacencia9091 Ай бұрын

I whole-heartedly agree with you guys! I visited Guanajuato in 2023 and also fell in love with the city. I felt like I was truly in Mexico when I arrived in that city. I loved the tunnels and alley ways. I also fell in love with the architecture and colors and how alive and vibrant the city was. I remember eating at a restaurant and a parade passing by of a wedding ceremony. It was so festive and fun. Thank you for sharing this video and safe travels and blessings to you guys!

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Joseph! We loved our time there!

@watdahek2 Ай бұрын

It does look like a beautiful historic town. I have an aunt who lives there. Now I need to visit her for the first time. Thanks.

@user-yn3qs9hi7t Ай бұрын

And Mummies museum?, and alhóndiga de Granaditas?, part 2?, and San Miguel de Allende next..please

@MarshallandSabrina Ай бұрын

This video makes me SO EXCITED to keep traveling!!! I’ve never heard of this town but it’s definitely on our list now 😊

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Y'all definitely need to visit. Well worth it.

@armandovera2304 Ай бұрын

Like video. I really like your narration and your perspective of this beautiful city.

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@mattc9764 22 күн бұрын

beautifully filmed!

@JuaniPodrido Ай бұрын

Top notch footage

@elvan5922 Ай бұрын

It is amazing here

@WeDidntExpectthis Ай бұрын

Your drone shots are great! Guanajuato is a very different type of place. We spent a couple of weeks there after having lived in San Miguel de Allende for a year and wondered about the possibility of living there, but those steep laneways are a killer and it was not practical since we have 3 dogs. We stayed in a much flatter area slightly uphill called La Presa which was nice - had a huge park and a nice dam with restaurants and cafes but we found it impossible to find a place for rent that would take dogs. It was the only place in Mexico we've had problems with finding accommodation. But, not sure that I'd want to live there anyway cause although it was cool to visit it's kind of a strange place and a little claustrophobic. Beautiful buildings though - but we're not mountain goats. So we've moved on to another place in Mexico now. 🌵🌻🌴🌶

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I was wondering how living would be there. It's beautiful to visit!

@no_soy_rubio Ай бұрын

Great video! I've just arrived in Guanajuato myself and am making a similar journey to yourselves, only solo and by public transport! Subscribed!

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Enjoy your visit! It's a beautiful town to get around in and very safe!

@hawl20 Ай бұрын

Guanajuato look lovely. You both are showing a nice angle of the city and the country. I just drove into Bend, OR last night. Wishing you two were around, maybe next summer or...New Zealand. :)

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Ugh wish we were in Bend! New Zealand would be cool :)

@normaprue554 Ай бұрын

Just discovered you two. Great energy,great love. Thank you

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you're here.

@CrossroadsWellness13 Ай бұрын

ALWAYS get a room that offers coffee in the morning or an Airbnb that has a coffee maker. Such an easy way to avoid not having coffee. I couldn’t imagine. There are several Cafe Tal & Conquistador Coffee Houses that are open by 7 AM and both sell coffee that you can take back with you to your room.

@danielbautista4757 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@raphaelf4529 Ай бұрын

Hi 😊 Just watched the video, loved it! I'm curious to know, where did you park the van and how/when will you continue your trip? Cheers Raphael and Larissa

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Hey y'all! We actually parked our truck in Mexico City while we are here in America. Safe space. We're heading back to get on the road in a few weeks!

@patriciadiosdado9256 Ай бұрын

Yes beautiful ❤

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@pagnol3226 Ай бұрын

Guanahooato or GUanawhoato , where I grew up going on lots of weekends from Leon :), of course San Miguel De Allende too , but GTO 😍

@pagnol3226 Ай бұрын

Oh FYI, differences SMDA and GTO: 1-GTO has them awesom tunnels! 2-GTO is in a canyon, 3-GTO is not as "American gentrified" , both are good elements! SM is fancier in a good way, GTO is more "Mexican original" ina good way IF, that's what you want to experience. Peace! sorry, Paz! Oh and GTO has a Diego Rivera and more museums, Don Quixote history, the main plaza theater etc, the alondiga! BUT, SMDA is only about 1hr from GTO! just do both if you are ever in the area :)

@WheresWiseman Ай бұрын

I (Emily) just said "Is that a donkey?" at the exact same time you did. 🤣 What a beautiful city!

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

😂😂😂 I hope it was a donkey.

@veganista5096 Күн бұрын

You guys are brave.

@wallyklw5 19 күн бұрын

Spent 5 days there 2 winters ago. Loved every second! But sooner or later it will become as gentrified as San Miguel-and another great truly Mexican locale will be gone

@christopherpaul7588 Ай бұрын

Hi guys! I just heard someone else tell me Guanajuato is the most beautiful city. But I've also seen on more than one occasion San Miguel de Allende top the list of most beautiful cities in the world! I would like to visit both. Did you see visit Chihuahua? I was just there recently and enjoyed it!

@rose10425 Ай бұрын

THANKS FOR THE BEAUTIFUL VIDEO, PLANNING MY FIRST TRIP TO MEXICO AND I HAVE SEEN A FEW PEOPLE REALLY RECOMMEND THIS CITY. WHAT IS RENT LIKE ? WE ARE LOOKING TO STAY IN MEXICO FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS. LOOKING FOR SAFE, BEAUTIFUL CITIES OR AREAS, DOESNT NECESSARITY HAVE TO BE BEACH FRONT, IDEAS PLEASE? THANKS!!!

@franciscoalonso3786 Ай бұрын

If you loved Guanajuato, you’ll love Zacatecas and San Luis Potosí

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Good to know! Thank you!

@liliana5550 Ай бұрын

Going to Leon Guanajuato june 19 from Orlando Florida🎉😊😊

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Leon was so nice! A lot of nice leather shops!

@luisamador6281 Ай бұрын

Hi guys, remember when you in Mexico, always say Buenos dias (good morning) Buenas trades (good afternoon) con permiso (excuse me ) and Buen provecho (enjoy) even if you don't know those people.

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

will do Luis!

@cutlip98 Ай бұрын

Gua-na-wa-to

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

🙏🙏

@gmada Ай бұрын

Juan-a-watto 😊

@dougmaus4468 Ай бұрын

Definitely gwah, lived here for three years

@pagnol3226 Ай бұрын

@@dougmaus4468 you gots to have the H (Mexican from near Leon to GTO :) , and no J, so Guanahooato, or Guanawhoato :)

@jmdazsol Ай бұрын

"Wah-nah-WAH-toh"

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@storres1368 Ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏❤️

@evaperson3976 Ай бұрын

You captured the beauty of Guanajuato even though you can't pronounce it. And that random parade you found, well, those things happen often here. It's a city with customs for the people who live here, not fake parades created for tourists that you might see elsewhere. Sadly, though, I've seen some events change to hide from tourists prying eyes. You didn't see much of the city, though. It's much more diverse then you'd expect. If you visit, please don't treat this like you would a beach town.

@DiMPath Ай бұрын

I live an horas away from Guanajuato. Beautiful City. Did you get to visit "Cristo Rey"?

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

We didn't get to visit Cristo Rey! I wish we had though.

@TheG7314 Ай бұрын

The big pastry is called a buñuelo!!

@juanmacias5922 Ай бұрын

I was looking for this comment lol 12:33 my grandma used to make some that were easily 2 feet in diameter ahaha

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Bobjenner1787 Ай бұрын

Go to San Miguel de Allende!

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

We did! Why San Miguel de Allende might surprise you... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nt51g8ebqM-7poE.html

@damienperez9322 Ай бұрын

That giant cookie u was talking about is a buñuelo

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Good to know!

@marthaespinoza8346 Ай бұрын

Leon Guanajuato, is the capital of the leather and beautiful!!

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

It is beautiful! We bought some leather goods while we were there!

@patriziopavone6570 Ай бұрын

SIempre bien educados los camareros..

@aliciareyes5389 Ай бұрын

Plis go to Alondra de Granaditas. Listen to the story of the battle. And you see in a wall the declaration where slavery is abolished. 1810

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Thank you for that recommendation!

@jeffreyb5333 Ай бұрын

When you get to the tip of South America, how will you get back?

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Haven't figured that out yet. Maybe ship it back...or ship somehwere else.

@mazaiah_ Ай бұрын

“Come here” 😂😂

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@dennishassler605 Ай бұрын

Nice place to stay in Guanajuato - now, to complete your life, all you need is FOUR STREET DOGS to share your camper with you?????? Usually, I do not recommend traveling in a motor home in Mexico, but you've got a convenient rig there - not too big. I always find it cheaper and better to live closer to the locals in Mexico and NEVER visit trailer parks - they seem to cost more so I'd prefer staying among the locals in a condo or house. I usually get disocunts through seasonal or through friends.

@ojz5800 2 күн бұрын

Nice video, but stay away from that garbage coffee "Starbucks", there is authentic and better coffee in Mexico!

@wanderingguanajuato269 Ай бұрын

It's FUNICULAR not vernacular. Otherwise good job.

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

😂😂😂 thank you!

@JakeRichardsong Ай бұрын

Cutting to the next shot for no reason....? Drone shot for no reason? Thumbs down.

@chrisandsara Ай бұрын

Thanks Jake! Because of your interaction you’re helping this video’s reach go even farther! Check out the next video with other drone shots for ‘no reason’

@evaperson3976 Ай бұрын

As you travel, please get better at pronunciation. Guanajuato is tricky, but you're educating those who come after you so please make more of an effort.

@sophiemarcaurele Ай бұрын

And PLEASE speak slower, the combination of the voicefry/uptalk is hard to follow as it is already sometimes 🫤