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Viewpoint · Guanajuato, Guanajuato
Monumento al Pípila
Giant statue of the popular hero atop the hill, offering the best-known view of Guanajuato, accessible by funicular or on foot.
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About Monumento al Pípila
The Pípila monument is a pink stone statue about 28 meters tall, erected in 1939 on San Miguel hill above downtown Guanajuato. It represents the miner who, according to tradition, set fire to the door of the Alhóndiga in 1810, holding a torch in his hand.
The viewpoint around the statue offers the city's most famous view: the narrow valley with colorful houses on the slopes, church domes, the yellow basilica and the Teatro Juárez.
To ascend, there is a funicular that leaves from behind the Teatro Juárez and takes about a minute, or stairs and alleys that take about 20 minutes. Inside the statue, a staircase leads to a smaller lookout.
At night, the view of the city lights is equally popular.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One hour.
Best time
Late afternoon, to see the sunset and the city lights coming on.
How to get there
By the funicular, which departs from the street behind the Teatro Juárez, or on foot via the neighborhood alleys.
Tip
Take the funicular up and walk down through the colorful alleys.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Monumento al Pípila
How to get up to the Pípila in Guanajuato?
By the funicular behind the Teatro Juárez, or on foot via the alleys in about 20 minutes.
What is the best time for Pípila?
Late afternoon, for the sunset and the city lights.
How big is the Pípila statue?
About 28 meters.