Guanajuato is well known for its greatness and cultural legacy, but in this beautiful state not everything is alleys and architecture, we can also find natural riches to enjoy outdoors and in a completely different way.
In the Sierra Gorda, located in the northeast of the state, there is a place called Xichú, a wonderful municipality full of natural landscapes, mountains, waterfalls, rivers and dense mist, ideal for camping and getting closer to nature.
The history of this town nestled in the mountain, dates back to pre-Hispanic times, since this site was inhabited by the Chichimeca Indians who called the place "Maxichú", which means "My grandmother's brotherhood". While in 1585 the Spanish founded the town of "Xichú" on this same site. However, according to a legend, its current name arose when an Indian shot an arrow at a friar, hitting him in the eye. The Indian escaped shouting "Xichú", which means blinded man.
Surrounded by nature, in Xichú you can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere as you walk through its colorful streets, while you visit the Parish of San Francisco de Asís, an architectural jewel that has a peculiar Baroque-style architecture with a pink quarry façade, in contrasting red colors. and white.
If we talk about gastronomy, here you have to try the typical sweets made with biznaga, pumpkin and chilacayote. But if what you want is to take home a souvenir of this wonderful place, you can buy an ayate backpack, woven huaraches or traditional crafts from the region.
It is worth mentioning that Xichú is famous for its huapango alto, a traditional dance of this region of the state.
Undoubtedly, one of the things that distinguishes this town are its mountainous landscapes, dense fog, and mild climate, which you can enjoy on a tour on horseback, on foot, or on a hiking trail, where you will get to know the old town of a mine or the Charco Azul waterfall, which will amaze you with its crystalline waters.
Xichú in a place that you can not imagine is in the state of Guanajuato. There you can connect with nature and enjoy moments of peace while admiring the beautiful landscapes of the mountains.