A Quick Trip to Guanajuato During Easter Week
Pemera Plus Luxury Bus
We’ve been lucky this year to have two different sets of friends and family come visit us during our time in Mexico
Last month, we spent a couple of days in Guanajuato with the first couple who came down, and after that trip, we knew right away—we wanted to go back.
So when Alan’s sister and her husband planned their visit, we decided Guanajuato would be a perfect place to show them.
With their arrival timing, it worked out best for us to take an early Primera Plus bus from San Miguel de Allende to Guanajuato and meet them there
We only stayed one night, but getting into the city early gave us plenty of time to explore.
Beating the Crowds (At First)
We made the most of the cooler morning temperatures, and for a little while, it felt like we had the city to ourselves
Early mornings are always the best time to explore—before the crowds wake up and before the day really gets going.
But this time, things were a little different.
Easter Week in Full Swing
It’s Easter week in Mexico, and that means two things:
School is out for two weeks
Families are traveling
By around 10:00 in the morning, the city had completely transformed.
Booths started popping up everywhere, vendors filled the streets, and you could find just about anything:
Food
Souvenirs
Handmade goods
And plenty of things you didn’t even know you needed.
Compared to our last visit, the crowds were noticeably bigger—but it also added a fun, energetic vibe to the city.
Exploring the Underground Tunnels
One of the highlights of this trip was finding a great entrance into Guanajuato’s underground tunnel system.
These tunnels are one of the most unique features of the city. Originally built to divert the Guanajuato River and prevent flooding, they now serve as a network of roadways beneath the city
It’s not every day you find yourself driving—or walking—through a historic tunnel system underneath a city.
🎓 A City Full of Energy
Guanajuato has a completely different feel compared to San Miguel.
It’s busier, more vibrant, and has a constant sense of movement. Part of that comes from being home to the University of Guanajuato, which brings a strong student presence and a younger energy to the city.
You feel it in the streets, the plazas, and just the overall pace of daily life.
❤️ Final Thoughts
Even with the larger Easter crowds, Guanajuato didn’t disappoint.
It’s a city that feels alive—colorful, energetic, and full of character. And while it’s very different from the slower pace of San Miguel de Allende, that’s exactly what makes it worth the visit.
If you’re staying in San Miguel, even a quick overnight trip to Guanajuato is well worth your time.
And for us, it’s now officially a place we’ll keep going back to.