Salvatierra
Salvatierra is one of the most representative colonial cities in the state of Guanajuato, located in the Guatzindeo Valley, a name of indigenous origin that means “place of beautiful vegetation”.
In 1644, it became the first community in the region to be elevated to the category of city. Salvatierra stands out for its rich architectural heritage, which includes beautiful examples of religious and civil architecture, as well as abundant bridges, haciendas, convents and old mansions.
First Look Video
Let's begin this journey through unique municipal experiences captured on video.
360° View
Get inspired by
01.
About Us
Its Magic:
Salvatierra, founded in 1644, began as a Spanish town. Its existence is marked by the course of the Lerma River, by the old Batanes Bridge that crosses it, and by the long irrigation ditch and the pair of canals that have always used the flow. Here there are plenty of convents and religious orders living in them as if time did not pass. Spinning and weaving are done, sweets are made, and the days are filled with anything but haste.
01.
About Us
The Reason:
Its architectural heritage
- The Templo y Convento del Carmen was built by the prominent architect Fray Andrés de San Miguel.
- The Templo y Convento de las Capuchinas was completed in the 19th century and its old cemetery is today the Plaza Amado Nervo.
- The Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Light is home to a pilgrim virgin made of corn cane paste.
- The Temple and Convent of San Francisco is from the 18th century and its cloister was restored after the Cristero War.
01.
About Us
The Basics:
The Virgin of the Light used to be moved from one side of the Batanes Bridge to the other until she was definitively placed in her sanctuary in 1808. Come and meet her!
01.
About Us
A must-have:
- Buy wafers, churros and rompope from the Capuchin nuns who still live cloistered.
- Discover the course of the irrigation ditch and the pair of canals that delimit the city.
- Observe from the top of any church, the hill of Culiacán in the distance.
02.
Attractions
03.
Festivals & Events
04.
Tours
05.
Tourist Services
06.
Map
User Content
Multimedia Gallery
Photo Disclaimer
The images shown may be sourced from public social media posts related to tourist destinations. All rights remain with their original creators. To request the removal of any content, please click on the following button.