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Presa de la Olla Promenade

Other · Presa · Paseo de la Presa, Guanajuato

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A calmer promenade and reservoir area on the Presa side of the city, useful when the center feels too dense. It adds a different rhythm to Guanajuato: wider walks, old houses, restaurants, and a more residential edge.

Visitor note: Presa de la Olla works well in late morning or afternoon when you want less climbing and less crowd pressure. It is still not the same as being in the Jardin, so plan how you will return, especially after dinner or in rainy weather. Pair it with Casa de Tia Aura, a Presa restaurant, or a slow photography walk.

https://guanajuato.travel/en/la-presa-de-la-olla/

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