Social program
On Wednesday you can take part of a social activity we have organized. This is completely included with your registration fee and you can choose to participate in one of three different tours out of the city. Each is 6-7 hours long, approximately. Box lunch and dinner will be provided.
TOUR 1
Cañada de la Virgen and San Miguel de Allende
Cañada de la Virgen Archaeological Area
Located within the mountainous relief of Guanajuato, Cañada de la Virgen was a pre-Hispanic settlement whose main monuments were used to make observations in the sky.
Its urban layout reflects the cosmic cycles linked to the life of groups of farmers who also practiced gathering and hunting. The apogee of this important ceremonial center took place between the years 600 and 900 AD, situating itself in the Mesoamerican epiclassic.
During the visit stands out structures such as the House of the Thirteen Heavens, with its sunken patio and largest pyramidal base of the site, as well as the House of the Longest Night, related to the winter solstice.
San Miguel de Allende
It is a welcoming city with a carefully restored to maintain its rich colonial architecture. It is known for its vibrant artistic and cultural community and for its many specialty craft and art stores. Many retired American have settled here, and this puts a special mark on the atmosphere of the city.
The city and nearby sanctuary were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008.
Itinerary:
• Departure in the morning (time TBA) from the CIMAT (Box-lunch included).
• English guided tour at Cañada de la Virgen
• Free time to visit the historic center of San Miguel de Allende.
• Mexican buffet dinner (Place to be confirmed)
• Return to Guanajuato at 9:00 p.m. Transportation to the host hotels and Guanajuato city center.
TOUR 2
Atotonilco and San Miguel de Allende
Atotonilco Sanctuary
Dating from the 18th Century, this is an excellent example of the New Spain´s baroque art. Highlights are the impressive murals in the church and chapels, life work of a local artist, Miguel Antonio Martínez de Pocasangre, giving a unique testimony of Ignatius of Loyola´s doctrine.
San Miguel de Allende
It is a welcoming city with a carefully restored to its rich colonial architecture. It is known for its vibrant artistic and cultural community and for its many specialty craft and art stores. Many retired American have settled here, and this puts a special mark on the atmosphere of the city.
The city and nearby sanctuary were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008.
Itinerary:
• Departure in the morning (time TBA) from the CIMAT (Box-lunch included).
• English guided tour at Atotonilco
• Free time to visit the historic center of San Miguel de Allende.
• Mexican buffet dinner (Place to be confirmed)
• Return to Guanajuato at 9:00 p.m. Transportation to the host hotels and Guanajuato city center.
TOUR 3
Plazuelas and Hacienda and Tequila Factory Corralejo
PLAZUELAS
Prehispanic archaeological site that was inhabited between the 7th and 10th centuries BC. C. It consists of several pyramidal structures and a ball game. It is particularly known for its petroglyphs.
HACIENDA CORRALEJO
A beautiful restored hacienda dating from the eighteenth century and the birthplace of Miguel Hidalgo, leader of the Mexican War of Independence. Today, home to the Tequila Corralejo factory.
Itinerary:
• Departure in the morning (time TBA) from the CIMAT (Box-lunch included).
• English guided tour at Plazuelas
• English guided tour at Hacienda and Tequila Factory Corralejo.
• Mexican buffet dinner at Hacienda Corralejo
• Return to Guanajuato at 9:00 p.m. Transportation to the host hotels and Guanajuato city center.