Guanajuato is rich in history and was once the most productive silver mind in the world. Guanajuato has picturesque colonial charm and possesses on intricate web of streets that lead toward a maze of beautiful vistas and quaint plazas. Some streets are so narrow that lovers can kiss on terrace balconies on opposite sides of the road. There are no streetlights and walking is the only method to traverse many of these beautiful cobblestone streets. Underneath the city is where the driving is done. Guanajuato is situated more than 6,500 above sea level and the scenic peaks provide a serene backdrop. Flowerboxes decorate majestic balconies and pastel colors paint the captivating landscape with a scenic brush and reflect a soothing luminance.