A vice royal city best known for its exquisite milk candies, formerly stored in wooded “cajetas”, hence the name of the candy.
The candy is cooked on a low heat inside a copper pot to get that incomparable taste and texture.
At Celaya, you will find sun-drenched porches and antique cloisters with superb murals that stand out, a compelling view for any visitor.
The Independence Column is the first monument erected to commemorate México’s Independence.
The famous baroque architect Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras designed it; he also designed the dome and tower of the San Francisco Temple, the Celaya Cathedral and the bridge that resides on top of the Laja River.
If you visit us during July, you will find a gastronomic festival focusing on tastes where, once again, the best of the state’s culinary life shines through.
The hydraulic tower, or “bola de agua”, is a construction that attracts the attention of visitors because of the contrasting beauty it creates among the many domes of churches that surround the city.
The “gorditas de chicharrón” are one of the most recommended snacks of the town, you can enjoy them at Independencia Road; it is one of the most rooted traditions.
The children and candy enthusiasts can enjoy of delicious cinnamon and caramel-soaked fritters; you must try them!

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visit the cemetery that is home of the Mummy Museum, register for a nocturnal visit.
Within it, you will find Angel sculptures, crosses, tombstones and gates that guard the tranquility of this churchyard.
Take a picture and wait until you can see them at home, some guides say that you may encounter something supernatural among the shadows.
If you are buying candy, remember to ask for a demonstration of the elaboration process, surely you will be amazed at the amount of colors and tastes that every caramel, “alfeñique”, wafer, custard, “marinas” and “jamoncillos” carry.
It is unmissable to try the “tostadas del Carmen” that are sold in front of the temple of the same name.

Things to see and do
tours, museums, temples, haciendas, carnivals and parks.
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