Guanajuato – Mexico | Commmitment to World Heritage Cities

 

Guanajuato, central Mexican state known as the birthplace of the country’s independence, home to several historic, important cities and towns especially those along the “Bicentennial Route”, famed for its stunning colonial archictecture, situated between the arid north of the country and the lusher south and geographically part of the Trans - Mexican Volcanic Belt, the Mexican Plateau is also distinguished for being the only state in Mexico with two World Heritage cities such as San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato Capital, participated in the Third Ordinary General Assembly of the National Association of Mexican World Heritage Cities A,C.

This relevant meeting reaffirms the mission of the People’s Government promoted by the Governor of the state Libia Dennise Garcia Muñoz Ledo to protect and project cultural heritage, consolidating irself as a pillar of sustainable development for tourism and national pride.

San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato Capital, recognized by UNESCO in 2008 and 1988 respectively, are icons of history and architectural beauty.

While the first has established itself as an international benchmark for its unique cultural atmosphere the second is a living testimony of the mining wealth and viceregal art and that forged the identity of the Bajio, geographical, historical, cultural and economic region in western Mexico.

Both cities are part of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro which was the Royal Inland Road, also known as the Silver Route, a cultural itinerary that reaffirms the importance of Guanajuato in the global context.

During the session, significant advances were presented in the conservation, rescue and promotion of these two World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, considered essential engines for the cultural and tourist development of the country.

In the session the Municipality of Guanajuato presented the study of Tourist Loads, a comprehensive analysis that covers environmental, social and economic dimensions to ensure the sustainable development of its destinations.

In addition to Guanajuato, the event brought together representatives of heritage cities such as Mexico, San Luis de la Paz, Zacatecas, Durango, Morelia and Querétaro, who also shared initiatives, in the conservation of tangible and intangible heritage, sustainable tourism promotion and support for service providers and local producers of each site.

This CA, together with the Heritage Cities, will continue to work for the conservation of their historic centres in terms of tangible and intangible heritage.

On behalf of the Secretary of Tourism and Identity, Lupita Robles León, the General Director of Tourism Development David Ayala Saucedo, stressed that these cities are not only a state pride but also represent a unique opportunity to strengthen the local economy and preserve an invaluable cultural legacy.

The General Director of Tourism Development said that the commitment of the state as guardian of cultural heritage goes beyond tourism promotion, Guanajuato seeks to preserve the living memory of the local communities and project it to the world.

Mexico is a country of extraordinary historical, cultural and natural wealth and Guanajuato as the only state with two heritage cities, represents a clear example of how cultural heritage can be an engine of economic and tourist development.

San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato Capital are not only renowned tourist destinations, but they are living symbols of the territorial, cultural identity, and as such it is a must to continue to work for their conservation and promotion for future generations.

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