Where to stay in Irapuato

Irapuato is a Mexican city and municipality located at the foot of the Arandas Hill (in Spanish: Cerro de Arandas), in the central region of the state of Guanajuato. It lies between the Silao River and the Guanajuato River, a tributary of the Lerma River, at 1,724 m (5,656 ft) above sea level.

It lies between the Silao River and the Guanajuato River, a tributary of the Lerma River. Although it is now an important center for regional trade and transportation center as well the site of several automotive and chemical manufacturing plants, the city's main industry has historically been agriculture and it has long been known for its strawberries and the raising of pigs and cattle. The fruits and flowers of Irapuato's luxurious gardens are well-known throughout Mexico.

Getting in

Del Bajío International (BJX) is the Leon/Guanajanto Airport. It is about 40 minutes drive from Irapuato and has several flights a day from the US (Dallas/Fort Worth, Atlanta, Los Angeles).

Getting around

Historic sites in the core downtown (centro) area can be easily reached by walking, but Irapuato is a mid-size city of about a half million people, so there are a number of parks and points of interest that are too far to walk or are in rough neighborhoods. You'll want to use a secure taxi (such as those called by your hotel front desk staff), or a ride-hailing app. Uber service is widely available in Irapuato and is one of the safest ways to get around. The city of Irapuato has an extensive municipal bus system that operates roughly from 06:00 to 22:00, though routes vary.

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