Guanajuato · Mexico
Where to stay in Salamanca
Salamanca is a city in Guanajuato, Mexico, home to about 161,000 people.
- Best months
- October to February
- Nearest airport
- BJX55 km · Guanajuato International Airport
- Currency
- MXNpeso
- Time zone
- America/Mexico City
- Language
- Nahuatl, Spanish, Yucatec Maya
About
About Salamanca
It is home to many refineries, and Salamanca is an important site for manufacturing and service industry in the region. The University of Guanajuato has made many scientific contributions to develop agricultural and industrial technologies, giving a boost to the local and regional industries.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Salamanca
See
The former convent of San Juan de Sahagún and its church (with 12 monumental altarpieces artistically carved with 24 carat gold-plated sheet), and the former parish of St. Bartolomé Apostle are located within the city. Among its historical-artistic, architectural and tourist heritage, it is worth highlighting the Municipal Palace, the Temple of Señor del Hospital Parish, the Lazaro Cárdenas Garden and Auditorium and the emblematic Ex-Convent of San Agustín, La Plazoleta Hidalgo, the Black Bridge and the Twin Bridges.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Salamanca
3 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| City Express Salamanca | 3.0 km | |
| Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Salamanca Bajio | 6.1 km | |
| Hilton Garden Inn Salamanca | 3.6 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Salamanca
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Salamanca are October to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 155 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Salamanca: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Guanajuato International Airport (BJX), about 55 km from the city centre in a straight line; General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM, 82 km) and Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO, 106 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
The city has more than 60 urban bus routes that cover the main neighborhoods. The price is M$10. The Suburban Routes are the routes with destinations that are outside the urban area, serving mainly neighboring communities. The operations center is in the center of the city, next to the tianguis. This transport is very punctual, the buses leaving every 30 minutes or every hour depending on the route.
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BJX · Guanajuato International Airport
MLM · General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport
QRO · Querétaro Intercontinental Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Salamanca
Eat
Salamanca's cuisine is very diverse because, thanks to the oil refinery, it is a city that has people from all over the country, from cities such as Veracruz, Oaxaca and Mexico City. Each of these cities has its own variety of food, so one can find enchiladas, wheat gorditas, pambazo, hamburgers, its famous carnitas (pulled pork), arrachera, cabrito(goat), birria, barbecue, cecina, and pizza. There are food stands on virtually every street corner. Many types of locally made icepops & ice cream are also popular in the city.
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Questions
Salamanca: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Salamanca?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Salamanca are October to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 155 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Salamanca?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Guanajuato International Airport (BJX), about 55 km from the city centre in a straight line; General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM, 82 km) and Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO, 106 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Salamanca?
peso (MXN).
Nearby
Destinations near Salamanca
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.