We booked a tour bus and this was one of the stops after the church made of gold. It was about 45…read morepesos per person to enter, and there was a huge line to get in. I wanted to leave when I saw the line, but my family really wanted to go. So, we did. We visited on a Friday, during the week of New Years, so the place was PACKED. In order to move people through quickly we were in groups of like... 50...ish? The place is not big enough to sustain groups this big, so it was packed and you could hardly move or see anything. Super uncomfortable. The tour was in Spanish and there were no signs in English to explain what was happening. I speak enough Spanish to understand most of what he was saying, but it would be difficult for someone who didn't. I'm not sure if you can get an English tour guide, but I didn't hear any. Overall, I recommend skipping this stop if you have limited time in Guanajuato. I also recommend skipping if there are a lot of people. It's not worth it to feel like a sardine.

this place was cool u til the guy who worked there totally embarrassed me. he was bilingual but…read moresince I'm not he publicly shammed me for it. it really hurt my feelings seeing that I live in dallas and I own a automotive shop and this guy says I'm in his country so I should speak his language and it was so fucked up.

Six minutes down the road from the Hacienda La Trinidad is this magnificent property. We had a free…read moreafternoon and after seeing on Trip Advisor that this was many travelers favorite spot, we decided to check it out. With no expectations we were delighted by this spectacular property. I would give the magical Museo Ex-Hacienda San Gabriel de Barrera gardens six stars and the manor, 4 stars. This hacienda was once a major world influence of silver. Built at the end of the 1600's for a Captain Gabriel de la Barrera, heir to the Valenciana silver mine, the grounds stretch over 22,000 square meters. The Hacienda is divided into 16 areas, complete with 17 gardens, all groomed to a different style surrounding the various manor buildings and small plazas. I walked through the various gardens toward the manor house. The weather started out sunny, then some gray clouds came and after a few drops, the sun reappeared. The property is a photographers dream. This place is a must see when traveling in the Guanajuato/San Miguel de Allende area.

We have been to Guanajuato 4 times and this was, by far, one excursion we will never…read moreforget:amazing; awesome: magnificent,: enthralling: exudes a sense wonderment about the people who lived here: As we strolled through this vast estate we were transported back in history to the extent that we felt as if we were somehow trespassing and would be confronted at any moment; only to be invited in!! Very good energy here! Do it!