Street party with the Estudiantina of Guanajuato

In Guanajuato, callejoneadas are a living street tradition that you can experience as musical groups make their way through the city. These ensembles, made up mainly of university students, roam the narrow alleys and public squares, singing popular songs and telling local legends and anecdotes. As you move through the winding colonial streets, you'll hear music woven with stories that relate to the city's past and everyday life.

You will also learn about the tradition’s origins: callejoneadas emerged in the mid-20th century and were inspired by older Spanish student groups. What began as student entertainment has since become one of Guanajuato’s main tourist attractions. Along the way you’ll see how the city’s tight alleyways and colonial architecture create the perfect setting for this form of popular art, and how the ritual keeps a connection to the region’s history, culture and folklore.