Salvatierra
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◈ Salvatierra, founded in 1644, began as a city of Spaniards. Its existence has been marked by the course of the River Lerma, the vintage Puente de Batanes that crosses it, the long ditch and the couple of canals that have always made use of the stream.
Here, there is no dearth of convents or religious orders living in them as though time has stopped. They produce yarn and fabric, make candy, and spend their days doing anything other than rushing.
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◆ Buy wafers, churros and rompope (eggnog) from the Capuchin nuns who still live in cloisters.
◆ Discover the course of the ditch and the couple of canals that ring the city.
◆ Gaze at the Cerro de Culiacán in the distance, from the top of any church.
The Virgin of the Light was moved from one side of the Puente de Batanes to the other until it was definitely placed in its sanctuary in 1808. Come and visit her!
❖ Puente de Batanes
This is one of the Salvatierra’s oldest treasures. Batanes Bridge was built in 1652 by the Barefoot Carmelite order’s architect, Friar Andrés de San Miguel. It is a little over 590-foot-long, and inhabitants use it to cross the river without having to go to Acámbaro.
❖ Templo y Convento de San Francisco de Salvatierra
This construction dates back to 1743 and has 3 altars; the main altar is dedicated to Saint Bonaventure, the transept altar to the Immaculate Conception and the altar located in the middle of the church, to the Lord of the 3 Falls. Its cloisters were restored after being left in ruins during the Cristero War, and today they are open to the public.
The church is still the home to Franciscan monks, who play football in the afternoon in the garden that used to be just for growing vegetables.
❖ El Portal de la Columna
This building was constructed in the 17th century by the Salvatierra Carmelites. During the colonial era, this place was known as the “Paradero del Carmen”, because the Barefoot Carmelites offered lodgings to traveler’s servants and to the order superiors who arrived from Guanajuato and Valladolid.
They also had two inns for other travelers. Nowadays, 28 monolithic columns and 33 rounded arches have been conserved.
❖ Eat in Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
This architectural ensemble, in pink quarry stone, is made up of 5 naves, 3 interiors and two roofed exteriors, with a metallic structure. The market was built for the celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Mexican Independence. The building’s elegance is very striking.
This is a great place to enjoy the Magical Town’s traditional food. We recommend you try the “largas”, oval-shaped tortillas accompanied by exquisite stews.
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Peek inside to see all its movement and color; it currently has 130 stalls with all kinds of products and foods.
❖ Purchase Handicrafts
Amongst the handicrafts produced here are tablecloths, embroidered napkins, lace openwork, and paper mâché figures. Visit the store where wooden handicrafts are sold at 114 Hidalgo Street.
If what you are looking to buy are clay, wood, glass or quarry stone products, then head to the San Pedro de los Naranjos village (Km 6 on the road from Salvatierra to Yuriria).
❖ Visit the Ex Hacienda San José del Carmen
It is perhaps one of the most mysterious attractions in Salvatierra, a place from which countless legends have sprung. It is located 6 miles from the center, on a plain. The territory extends further than the eye can see.
Exploring it will be an experience that will mark your trip to Salvatierra. Don’t forget to take your camera.
❖ Festival de la Larga y la Quesadilla
En este festival gastronómico podrás degustar largas y quesadillas, antojitos por excelencia de Salvatierra. Se llevan a cabo rally de cocineras tradicionales, conciertos, danzas folclóricas, talleres de gastronomía local, catas de vino tinto, chocolates y mezcal.
Además, no te pierdas los recorridos turísticos especiales por el Pueblo Mágico que se realizan a caballo, cuatrimoto, bicicleta y a pie.
❖ Fiesta del Buen Temporal
En el Barrio de San Juan se tiene la costumbre de venerar al Señor del Socorro, es a él a quien se pide por las buenas cosechas el segundo domingo de noviembre. Durante la Fiesta del Buen Temporal, se le honra con arcos de frutas y panes, guirnaldas de tejocotes y la inagotable música de distintas bandas de viento.
❖ La Marquesada
El último fin de semana de septiembre es el tiempo en que los toros andan sueltos por las calles pero la fiesta sirve también de pretexto para organizar muestras gastronómicas, exposiciones artesanales y presentaciones musicales.
Magical Towns in
Guanajuato
