Mexico's Bajio

The Bajio (lowland) region of central Mexico covers the states of Guanajuato, San Luis Potosi and Querétaro and also includes parts Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Michoacán and Hidalago.

For Mexicans, the Bajio is la cuna de la revolucion, the cradle of the revolution. What Valley Forge and Bunker Hill are to us Americans, Guanajuato and Hidalgo are to Mexicans. The 1810 Mexican war for independence from Spain began in the Bajio.

It is attractive area of fertile plains and rugged mountains, vineyards and silver mines. The cities here date from the 16th century and each is a jewel of colonial architecture. The Bajio draws many Mexican and international tourists during the harvest festivities such as the International Festival Cervantino, held every October in the Unesco World Heritage City of Guanajuato arts from around. Also of note are The Spring Festival and Italian Festival have become traditional events which offer tastings of the typical varietals from these parts.

Currently Mexicana airlines is running a fare sale to the cities of Leon and Morelia.