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Theater and plaza · Guanajuato, Guanajuato
Teatro Juárez e Jardín de la Unión
The theater with a columned facade and statues of the muses, inaugurated in 1903, sits beside the tree-lined triangular plaza in the center.
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About Teatro Juárez e Jardín de la Unión
The Jardín de la Unión is Guanajuato’s main square, triangular in shape, with laurel trees trimmed into canopy shapes, benches, a bandstand and restaurants with sidewalk tables. It is the city's meeting point and the departure spot for callejoneadas at night.
Next to it is the Teatro Juárez, built between 1873 and 1903 and inaugurated by President Porfirio Díaz. The facade features Doric columns, bronze lions on the steps and, at the top, statues of the nine muses. The interior mixes styles, with rooms decorated in Moorish motifs.
The theater is one of the main stages of the Festival Internacional Cervantino in October, and offers guided tours outside performance times.
Opposite the theater is the temple of San Diego, with a baroque facade, and the theater steps are used as seating by visitors at late afternoon.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One hour, including a visit to the theater.
Best time
In the late afternoon and evening, when the plaza is livelier.
How to get there
In downtown Guanajuato, on Avenida Juárez.
Tip
Sit on the theater steps at late afternoon to watch the activity in the square.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Teatro Juárez e Jardín de la Unión
Can you visit the Teatro Juárez inside?
Yes, there are tours outside performance times; check the days.
When was the Teatro Juárez inaugurated?
In 1903, after 30 years of construction.
Where do the callejoneadas in Guanajuato start?
Usually from the Jardín de la Unión and the front of the San Diego temple, at night.