Following the discovery of one of the world's richest silver veins in the mid-16th century, Guanajuato poured much of its newfound wealth into the construction of beautiful Renaissance and Baroque churches, mansions and plazas.

Mexico's towns and cities were constructed from the ground up following the trajectory of Spanish architecture - Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical - thanks to 300 years of Spanish rule. However, Guanajuato's architecture has always added its own regional flare to predominantly Spanish styles by incorporating local influences and variations, such as the pastel-colored stucco and pale pink stone that characterize the beautiful cityscape we see today.

Today, Guanajuato - designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO - is a beautifully preserved colonial city characterized by winding pedestrian streets, Baroque churches, intimate plazas and pastel-colored houses with iron balconies. This magnificent architectural presence serves as a constant reminder of Guanajuato's rich past.

Our school in Guanajuato not only enjoys a central location in the historic city but is actually housed in a traditional Mexican-style building!