jueves, 3 de junio de 2010

miércoles, 2 de junio de 2010

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  • Melina Barceló Corona
  • Carmen Alicia Camargo
  • Rosalba Gastelum Sauceda
  • Samantha Jiménez Cazares
  • Bryan Ramirez Acedo
  • Ma. Fernanda Vega Acuña


Gastronomy


Guanajuato has a great variety of delicious typical regional dishes such as pork legs, pacholas Guanajuato (fried ground beef), pork pies, bread Acambaro style deli San Miguel de Allende (mixture of different types of meat -beef, chicken and pork, fruits and vegetables in oil and vinegar), but are definitely classic enchiladas mining. Its beverage brands are the beet water, cebadina, strawberry liqueur and water from mesquite.

And for a perfect menu, can not miss desserts like strawberries from Irapuato with caramel cream or jelly.

If want to test sweets, major bowls are Celaya and the popsicles, made of sugar and jaggery burned, jamoncillos the pepitorias, joys, and strawberries cocadas crystallized Irapuato.

Weather


43% of the surface state is represented by semidry climate, primarily in the northern region, 33% of the area, toward the southwest and east, shows the warm humid climate and has 24% remaining temperate subhumid .

The average annual temperature is 18 ° C.

The average high temperature is around 30 ° C, occurs in the months of May and June and the lowest, about 5.2 ° C in January.

Most rainfall occurs in summer, mainly in the months of June to September, the state's average rainfall is approximately 650 mm annually.

Due to soil type and climate, Guanajuato is a state that is characterized by agricultural production of crops such as corn, beans, barley, wheat, linseed, chickpeas, plus peach, apple, garlic, alfalfa, oats, barley, rye, tomatoes, beets, sorghum and apricots among others.

Most interesting places


Human settlement in Guanajuato was possible thanks to the rich mineral deposits that were found in its steep lands. It was founded in 1570 and always had the support and generosity of the Nueva España government . This benefited the development of the city with the construction of many beautiful buildings like the Juarez Theater, the San Diego Temple, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, the Templo de la Compañía, the Conde de Rul Mansion among others. Its streets and underground tunnels also make this city famous. In 1988 the UNESCO declared it a World Cultural Heritage Site because of its outstanding cultural wealth and importance.

In 1550, the first mine in the state -the Rayas Mine- was discovered by Juan Rayas. But the Valenciana mine was the most important, producing one third of the silver that was exported to Europe by the Nueva España government and still operates today.


The State of Guanajuato offers one of the richest, most interesting and accessible tourism and historical circuits in Mexico, drawn by the important role of its cities San Miguel de Allende; Guanajuato, capital of the State; and Dolores Hidalgo, birth place of Mexico’s Independence and one of the most cherished Magical Towns in the country. A route framed by beautiful colonial architecture and historical monuments that still preserve that tradition of this great land.

Contemporary Guanajuato has an interesting cultural billboard held throghout the year by offering the most renowned International Arts and Culture Festivals in the country, including the most traditional popular and religious celebrations.

ADVENTURE TOURISM
Northeast Guanajuato exhibits landscapes ranging from semiarid valleys to forest-lined mountains, abundant streams and waterfalls. Roads along picturesque towns, highlighting San Luis de la Paz, San José Iturbide, San Felipe and Silao; a route of discovery offering various possibilities for the recreation and entertainment, extreme sports and alternative tourism activities.

ARCHEOLOGICAL ROUTES
Even though Guanajuato’s historical distinctiveness lies on this colonial past, its pre-Columbian archeological background is present in this state, within the communities of Plazuelas and Peralta, two extraordinary samples of their Prehispanic past, pride of Guanajuato. This archeological route is also supported by tourism services offered in the municipalities of Abasolo, Cuéramaro, Pénjamo and Huanímaro, where you can lodge and be in close contact with the historical surroundings within an ambiance of captivating hospitality.

INTERNATIONAL CERVANTINO FESTIVAL
Venue of important cultural events in the country, in 1972 the city of Guanajuato created the Cervantino Festival as a cultural homage to writter Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra; however, the popularity this festival acquired throughout the years has overcome all borders and today, Cervantino International Festival is the most important cultural exhibit of Latin America. Its current program includes concerts, theater plays, exhibits, performances, arts and crafts, literature workshops and much more. This festival is annually celebrated on October and November with the participation of a Mexican State and a foreign Country as guests of honor.

Economy


In the state highlights the contribution of the manufacturing sector in GDP (Gross Domestic Product) state, with 26%, formed mainly by the production of metal products, machinery and equipment. Followed with 20% of the formation of the state GDP, by community, social and personal. Thirdly include shops, restaurants and hotels 16.5% uptake of GDP. These tourist services attended the 2 million 380 thousand tourists visited the state in 2006.

Despite the small share of farming in the state's economy, Guanajuato field produces as much wheat, strawberries, broccoli, onions, and is the second largest tomato producer in the country.

Following the trend of the rest of the country, 96% of economic units correspond to the micro business industry. The MiPymes (small and medium enterprises) make up 50% of state GDP and 80% of employment. In total, 39% of the population is economically active Guanajuato.

Although only 47% of the economically active population receive up to two minimum wages, which is by debajod and the national average of 51%, the state of Guanajuato is placed in the category of entities with a high degree of marginalization, the which means that indicators such as literacy, housing conditions, basic services, medical services, and salary deprive most of the population of decent living conditions.