Apartment El Caracol in Guanajuato

Tranquil and elegant, this two bedroom newly renovated apartment is located in the
historic center of downtown Guanajuato, two blocks from the lively Jardin de
Union and Teatro Juarez, yet tucked away up a safe pedestrian-only street.

The central location allows the visitor to have the quintessential Guanajuato experience:
strolling around and taking in all of the spontaneous happenings downtown. Experience
the joyful mariachis, solemn religious processions, bizarre and raucous costumed
parades, old-worldly Tuesday night open-air danzon, frequent craft fairs, mimes and
clowns, and plentiful outdoor cafes and restaurants.

The apartment consists of one cozy bedroom with double bed, one large bedroom with
single bed and sitting area, a sun-flooded kitchen/living/dining room, bathroom, and
foyer with stone "caracol" (spiral staircase) that leads to a private rooftop terrace with a
breathtaking view of the Templo San Francisco. The kitchen is equipped with all new
appliances: four-burner stove/oven, full-size refrigerator/freezer, microwave, toaster
oven, blender, coffee maker, pots and pans, stemware, dishware, etc. The bathroom has
all new plumbing.

When renovating, we managed to preserve the historic Spanish colonial beauty of this
200+ year old building. Enjoy the natural insulation of 40 cm thick adobe walls (cool in
the summer, warm in the winter), wood-beamed high ceilings, built-in wooden cabinetry
complete with antique glass, and hand-carved stone details. We added festive Mexican
tiles, traditional fired-clay floors, high thread-count sheets, goose down comforters and
goose feather pillows. The walls are decorated in original art from the owners' private
collection.
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Wireless internet access
Weekly maid service and linen service provided
Unlimited purified drinking water
El Caracol is a non-smoking environment
Airport transport arranged upon request

See and hear classical, jazz, flamenco, or folkloric dance ensembles (to name just a few)
at the spectacular Teatro Juarez just two blocks away. Study Spanish at one of the many
language schools downtown (Escuela Mexicana and Espanol Universal are both one block
away). Attend a concert of the Guanajuato Symphony, visit the many museums including
the original home of muralist Diego Rivera, take a workshop in stained-glass making,
jewelry-making, or even violin-making at the Gene Byron Museum. Take classes in Mexican
cuisine, salsa or folkloric dancing. Explore the plentiful artesania shops full of
handpainted ceramics, silver jewelry, and woven textiles all typical from this region.

Bring your laptop and enjoy free wireless service!

Rates starting January 2009:
Daily US $58, 4 day minimum
Weekly US $385
During month of October
Daily US $68
Weekly US $485
US $100 security deposit required
Monthly discounts possible

Reserve el Caracol by personal check or PayPal. Half the rent plus security deposit due to
reserve the apartment, the remainder due in cash upon arrival. When you leave, the
security deposit will be refunded after inspection of the apartment. Full refund minus
$100 if cancellation is made more than one month in advance.

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