Fast Facts

Area Code -- The telephone area code is 473.

Climate -- The city has temperatures that are mild in summer, cool in winter, with the occasional freeze at night.

Drugstores -- Farmacia Embajadoras is located at Paseo Madero 10 (tel. 473/732-0996), and Farmacia La Perla is at Juárez 146 (tel. 473/732-1175).

Elevation -- Guanajuato sits at 2,008m (6,586 ft.).

Emergency & Police -- Call tel. 473/732-0266 for the police.

Hospital -- Centro Médico La Presa is located at Paseo de la Presa 85 (tel. 473/731-1074).

Internet Access -- There are several Internet cafes in the downtown area, with a lot of turnover. Just keep your eyes peeled for any sign that says INTERNET or CYBERCAFE.

Language School -- There are five language schools in Guanajuato. The best known is Academia Falcón, Paseo de la Presa 80 (tel. 473/731-0745; www.academiafalcon.com; mailing address: Callejón de la Mora 158, 36000 Guanajuato, Gto.). The institute provides skilled and dedicated tutors for those at all levels, and gets high marks from students. It can also arrange boarding with local families.

Population -- Guanajuato has 160,000 residents.

Post Office -- The correo, on the corner of Ayuntamiento and Carcamanes, near the Templo de la Compañía, is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm.

Seasons -- The rainy season is June through September. Occasionally the rain is hard, but mostly it's afternoon showers and presents no problems for travelers. The coldest part of the year is December and January; the hottest is April, May, and some of June, before the rains come.