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Christ the King, Catrinas, Mummies and Mineral de la Luz

By Guanajuato Vip
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Price is AU$156 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

The tour provides an enriching opportunity to delve into two of the region's iconic landmarks: Cristo Rey and Mineral de la Luz. Cristo Rey, a monumental statue of Jesus Christ perched on a hilltop, stands as a testament to the profound Catholic faith and devotion of the local community. It offers visitors not only a spiritual experience but also panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Meanwhile, Mineral de la Luz, a historic mining town, invites exploration of its well-preserved architecture and mining heritage. This site reflects the area's significant role in the mining industry during colonial times.

Additionally, the tour includes a visit to the captivating Catrinas Exposition, where visitors can learn about the cultural significance of these iconic figures associated with the Día de Muertos celebrations.

The journey also features the intriguing exhibit of the Traveller Mummies, which offers insights into the region’s historical practices surrounding death and burial.

Activity location

  • Mineral de la Luz
    • Mineral de la Luz
    • 36275, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mineral de la Luz
    • Mineral de la Luz
    • 36275, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico

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Spanish
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Spanish

Pickup included

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 1:30 pm
Price details
AU$156.28 x 1 AdultAU$156.28
Total
Price is AU$156.28
English
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 1:30 pm
Price details
AU$260.41 x 1 AdultAU$260.41
Total
Price is AU$260.41
Japanese
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Japanese

Pickup included

Language options: Japanese
Starting time: 1:30 pm
Price details
AU$260.41 x 1 AdultAU$260.41
Total
Price is AU$260.41

What's included, what's not

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    Certified tour guide
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off with private transport
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    Food
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Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Mineral de la Luz
  • 30m
Mineral de la Luz is a former mining community that played a key role in the economic boom of Guanajuato during the colonial era. Founded at the end of the 16th century, the town was one of the main centres of gold and silver extraction, contributing to the growth of the region and the financing of the Spanish Empire. The mines of Mineral de la Luz still bear witness to the mining activity that characterised Guanajuato and offer a window into the development of the technology and working conditions of the time. Today, its cultural and architectural heritage remains an important legacy of the colonial era.
Museo De Momias Viajeras
  • 1h
The Mummies of Guanajuato are a collection of naturally mummified bodies that were unearthed from the Santa Paula cemetery starting in the mid-19th century. The mummification occurred spontaneously due to climatic and soil conditions in Guanajuato. This phenomenon, initially motivated by the exhumation of bodies whose relatives could not pay perpetuity fees, has become a fascinating object of study for anthropologists and historians. Today, these mummies allow visitors to better understand the funerary practices, beliefs about death and social history of the region; it is worth noting that the Travelling Mummies, located in the Cerro del Cubilete, are different units from those exhibited in the Mummy Museum of Guanajuato.
Santuario de Cristo Rey
  • 1h
The Monument to Christ the King, located at the top of the Cerro del Cubilete, is one of the most emblematic symbols of the Catholic faith in Mexico. Its construction began in the 1940s to commemorate the religious devotion of the Mexican people, particularly in the post-revolutionary era and after the Cristero War, which defended freedom of worship. The statue, 20 metres high, was erected in the geographical centre of the country and depicts Christ King of Peace with outstretched arms as a protective figure. This site has been a point of pilgrimage and is testimony to the religious history of the country.

Location

Activity location

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    Mineral de la Luz
    • Mineral de la Luz
    • 36275, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Mineral de la Luz
    • Mineral de la Luz
    • 36275, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico

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