Guanajuato City (Mexico) shines this Christmas

11-12-25

The arrival of the December holiday season will once again transform Guanajuato City into a setting full of light, tradition, and joy with the 2025 edition of the Christmas Festival “Magic in Guanajuato City,” which will take place from December 10 to January 6. For almost a month, the city will open its squares, alleyways, and historic venues to welcome families, domestic and international tourists, and the entire community looking to experience a Christmas infused with culture, gastronomy, spirituality, and the charm that distinguishes the heart of the Bajío region.

The festival will officially begin with the emotional lighting of the Christmas Tree, installed next to the emblematic Juárez Theater, one of the city’s most admired architectural icons. This moment will mark the start of a program that each year brings together artistic, religious, and culinary expressions, and reaffirms Guanajuato City’s commitment to promoting its traditions and its identity as a World Heritage City.

Throughout the season, the streets will be filled with music thanks to the traditional estudiantinas (student musical groups), who will perform Christmas carols in squares and alleyways, evoking the joyful and nostalgic atmosphere that is typical of this time of year. Likewise, pastorelas (traditional Nativity plays) will take over various historic stages to recall, with humor and mysticism, the spiritual roots of Christmas and the collaborative spirit that unites communities during these celebrations. Gastronomy will also play a leading role, with themed dinners where the traditional flavors of the region will be combined with dishes typical of the Christmas season, offering visitors memorable experiences around the table.

The Guanajuato City Tourism Board invites the entire population to experience the festival and enjoy each of its events, which year after year strengthen the cultural, tourism, and social vocation of the destination. In addition, a significant tourist influx is expected, driven not only by the Christmas program, but also by the growing interest in religious tourism, a segment that finds in the city an ideal setting to explore history, sacred art, and spirituality.

In this context, several churches in Guanajuato become must-see stops for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the meaning of Christmas through architecture and religious heritage. The Basilica Collegiate of Our Lady of Guanajuato, located in Plaza de la Paz, is one of the most iconic sites. Its construction took 25 years, and today it houses the revered image of Our Lady of Guanajuato, a gift from King Charles I and Philip II of Spain, a symbol that embodies centuries of devotion and tradition. Another important church is San Roque, built in 1726 and known for its pink quarry stone façade and the artworks it contains, including a life-size Christ and an altar dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, elements that enhance visitors’ spiritual experience.

On top of a hill and next to the historic La Valenciana mine stands the Church of San Cayetano Confesor, built between 1765 and 1788. Although its original design was never completed, its grandeur and the panoramic view it offers make it one of the most photographed sites in the city. Likewise, the Church of San Francisco, built in 1728 by Franciscan friars, is an essential stop on this religious route. Its proximity to the Chapel of Our Lady of Loreto and to the Iconographic Museum of Don Quixote makes it a point where history, art, and faith converge.

The 2025 Christmas Festival of Guanajuato City invites everyone to reconnect with what truly matters: the magic of togetherness, cultural richness, religious heritage, and the warmth of a city that celebrates Christmas each year with a unique spirit. The combination of traditions, music, architecture, and gastronomy makes Guanajuato an ideal setting to enjoy the holidays with family, experience authentic moments, and strengthen emotional ties with one of Mexico’s most emblematic destinations.

For those wishing to plan their stay, there is a wide range of hotels and special packages to fully enjoy Christmas in Guanajuato City: www.hotelesguanajuato.com

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