ANDREA MIRANDA
&
MICHAEL KAFOGLIS
SATURDAY THE 6TH OF FEBRUARY 2027
GUANAJUATO CITY, GTO, MéXICO
We're excited to celebrate our wedding with all of you in Guanajuato! Over the last 9 years, we've traveled all over Mexico together, from beaches on both coasts to Michoacán, Andrea’s home state. But out of all the places we've visited, nothing has compared to the city of Guanajuato itself. A colonial city nestled in a narrow ravine in the highlands of central Mexico, Guanajuato is known for its brightly painted houses, steep cobblestone alleys, and lively plazas. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the country’s best-kept secrets, a vibrant and authentic city that flies just under the radar. We hope you are as excited as we are to be with all of our friends and family in our favorite place.
¡Con mucho amor, los esperamos!
SCHEDULE
WELCOME PARTY
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5TH 2027
6:00 PM — CALLEJONEADA
TEATRO JUÁREZ
7:30 PM — ROMPEHIELOS
ONE BAR LOUNGE — LOCATED IN 1850 HOTEL BOUTIQUE
DETAILS
Join us for a Callejoneada through the streets of Guanajuato, followed by drinks and light bites at One Bar Lounge! We kindly ask all guests to wear festive white attire, while the bride and groom wear color.
Arrancamos con un rompehielos muy especial: ¡una Callejoneada por las calles de Guanajuato! Después seguimos con bebidas y botanas en One Bar Lounge. Les pedimos vestir de blanco para la ocasión, ya que los novios lucirán de color.
THE WEDDING
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6TH 2027 – 5:00 PM
Dinner & reception to follow – Cena y recepción a continuación
Attire: Black Tie Optional – Vestimenta: Etiqueta Opcional
Antigua Hacienda Dolores de Barrera
Antiguo Camino a Marfil s/n Marfil, 36050 Guanajuato, Gto., Mexico
Transportation / Transporte
Transportation to the ceremony and reception at Antigua will be provided for all guests. Meet behind Teatro Juárez, at the tunnel exit. Vans will begin departing at 4:15 PM, so please plan to arrive a few minutes early to help us keep everyone on schedule. Taxis will be waiting at Antigua throughout the evening, so you can head back to the city whenever you're ready. We recommend bringing cash in pesos for the ride.
Se proporcionará transporte para los invitados a la ceremonia y recepción en Antigua. El punto de reunión es detrás de Teatro Juárez, saliendo del túnel. Las vans comenzarán a salir a las 4:15 p.m.; les pedimos llegar unos minutos antes para ayudarnos a mantener el horario. Habrá taxis esperando en Antigua durante la noche para que puedan regresar a la ciudad cuando lo deseen. Les recomendamos llevar efectivo en pesos para el regreso.
TRAVEL & STAY
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
GETTING TO GUANAJUATO
The nearest airport is Del Bajío International Airport (BJX), about 40 minutes outside Guanajuato city. Querétaro International Airport (QRO) is a second option, about 1.5–2 hours away.
RIDESHARE APPS
Uber and other rideshare apps can be used to get to BJX, but aren't permitted for passenger pickup at the airport — so plan on a taxi or private transfer for your arrival.
AIRPORT TAXI
Official taxis are available right outside baggage claim, run through the city's regulated taxi system, so you're in good hands. Cabs are cash only — you'll pay a dispatch desk inside the terminal first (they hand you a ticket and assign your driver), so have cash ready (there's usually an ATM at the airport if you land without any).
PRIVATE TRANSFER
Pre-book through Aeropuerto-Guanajuato.taxi (a local operator specifically for BJX transfers — driver contacts you via WhatsApp on arrival), GetYourGuide, or Viator — a driver meets you at arrivals with a name sign, and you pay online in advance by card, so it's the easier route if you'd rather skip cash altogether. Just send them your flight details ahead of time.
Prefer to arrange directly and pay in cash? These local drivers can be booked via WhatsApp — just message them your flight details and arrival time in advance:
Panorámico Travels (Rigo) — WhatsApp: +52 473 141 5296
Dora Taxi Ejecutivo — WhatsApp: +52 473 111 0228
These are cash-only, paid directly to the driver on arrival, with no online booking or prepayment required.
ACCOMMODATIONS
All of the hotels below are boutique properties within a few minutes' walk of one another, clustered in and around the historic center.
★★★ Hotel de la Paz
A small, welcoming hotel of just 15 rooms set directly on Plaza de la Paz, steps from the Basilica and the University of Guanajuato's iconic staircase. It's one of the most central spots in the city, and its rooftop terrace offers some of the best plaza-and-cathedral views around. A great-value option for guests who want to be right in the middle of everything.
★★★★ Hotel Mirtala
Tucked away on a central downtown street near the Callejón del Beso, this intimate 25-room contemporary boutique hotel pairs modern luxury with a scenic rooftop terrace and an on-site restaurant.
★★★★ Antigua Trece Hotel Fusión
Set inside a restored 19th-century casona (mansion) on a quiet pedestrian alley near the Callejón del Beso, this hotel blends historic architecture with a rooftop bar and small pool. At roughly 26 rooms it's a touch larger than the tiniest boutiques, while still feeling intimate and tucked-away.
★★★★★ Edelmira Hotel Boutique
A 19th-century mansion built during Guanajuato's silver-mining boom, when the city's fortunes financed much of its finest colonial architecture. Central, comfortable, and a reliable mid-range choice with a small pool and friendly service.
Wedding Discount Code: BODA ANDREA & MICHAEL
★★★★★ Casa Kloster
The newest property on this list — a ground-up build rather than a converted historic home — offering modern finishes and clean, contemporary design just off the main plaza. A good pick for guests who'd rather have new construction and up-to-date amenities than old-world character.
Wedding Discount Code: BODA ANDREA & MICHAEL
★★★★★ 1850 Hotel Boutique
Named for the year its building dates to, this is one of the grand old structures right on the Jardín de la Unión — you truly cannot get more central. Elegant rooms and a rooftop bar overlooking the city's liveliest square make it a standout.
Wedding Discount Code: ANDREA & MICHAEL
★★★★★ Casona Alonso 10
An intimate five-suite hotel inside a beautifully restored 18th-century building, with a rotating art collection woven throughout and terrace rooms that look straight at the Basilica. A refined, art-forward stay just a minute from Teatro Juárez and the Jardín.
★★★★★ Casa del Rector
The most upscale option on the list, occupying a historic home once lived in by Guanajuato's first state governor and later by the man who became the first rector of the University of Guanajuato — hence the name. Expect a heated pool, an on-site bakery, and one of the city's finest restaurants.
GUANAJUATO GUIDE
WHERE TO EAT
Breakfast & Lunch
La Vie en Rose
A charming French-leaning café and bakery, perfect for a relaxed breakfast or an afternoon coffee-and-pastry stop. Come for the macarons, mango smoothies, and made-from-scratch cooking.
Santo Café
One of the city's most photographed spots: a café literally built onto a bridge (Puente del Campanero), where you eat looking out over the callejón below. Known as much for its role as a local art gallery as for its food — casual, approachable dishes and a fun, only-in-Guanajuato setting.
Platto
A small, cozy brunch spot near the Jardín with creative, beautifully plated takes on Mexican classics — many call its chilaquiles the best in town, and the tableside tiramisu is a treat. Open for breakfast and lunch only, and closed Tuesdays.
Tennedor
An easygoing, all-day spot built around one idea: eat whatever you're actually craving, whenever you're craving it. The menu ranges from Japanese-style pancakes to made-from-scratch pizza — simple, well-executed food with fresh, quality ingredients and zero fuss. More hangout than formal restaurant; the kind of place you duck into for one thing and end up staying a while.
Street Garden
A casual, all-day favorite with balcony seats overlooking the walking streets and church. Solid Mexican standards plus burgers and brunch fare, generous portions, and some of the best prices in the center.
Oajillo
An inventive, well-priced spot serving elevated Mexican and fusion dishes — think cochinita pibil tacos and goat-cheese croquettes — with breezy upstairs dining and lovely views. Great for a leisurely lunch.
Comedor Tradicional
Set inside the historic Casona Alonso 10, this spot elevates traditional Mexican cooking — several types of mole, fresh-made tortillas daily, and a standout cheesecake for dessert. A warm, elegant room that feels equal parts celebratory and homey.
Mercedes a la Mar
Guanajuato is landlocked, but this restaurant brings in sustainably sourced seafood you wouldn't expect this far from the coast — think trout, red snapper with huitlacoche sauce, and clam chowder, all thoughtfully sourced. A great choice if you're craving something lighter than the city's heartier fare.
Dinner
La Trattoria
Italian classics served on a balcony overlooking Teatro Juárez and the Jardín de la Unión — request a balcony table for one of the best dinner views in the city. Come for perfectly al dente pasta and a romantic setting.
Casa Valadez
A beloved Guanajuato institution right on the Jardín, run by an award-winning chef, with in-house baked bread and a window-lined dining room facing Teatro Juárez. Don't miss the enchiladas mineras, the city's signature regional dish.
María Cocina Urbana
Homestyle Mexican cooking served in a lovely historic courtyard, at fair, local prices. Excellent sopes and tacos de arrachera, warm service, and a genuinely Mexican atmosphere.
Mestizo
Tucked upstairs in a working pottery studio-turned-restaurant, this spot mixes traditional Mexican flavors with global touches — think grilled octopus, bone marrow, and a sea bass with pipián that regulars swear by. The colorful, art-filled space (ceramics from the owner's family included) makes it feel like eating in someone's home gallery. Note: some reviewers mention cards aren't always accepted — worth having cash as backup.
Costal Cultura Cafetera
An elegant, upstairs spot near the university with panoramic balcony views — arrive around callejoneada time to watch the tradition unfold from above. The menu leans upscale Mexican-fusion (black tacos with octopus, cochinita pibil), and the chocolate-mezcal tart is a favorite way to end the meal.
The Most Authentic
Vamos con Lalo
A beloved, unpretentious breakfast spot serving generous plates of huevos rancheros, tacos, and fresh sweet bread. It's popular with locals and visitors alike, so go early — it's only open in the mornings and the wait can build.
Fonda Lolita
About as local as it gets: a tiny family kitchen tucked up on the second floor of the Mercado Hidalgo, known for its mole, chicken soup, and chilaquiles. Lolita herself looks after her guests, and you'll leave feeling like family.
Enchiladas Doña Lupe
A true hidden gem — a home kitchen near the top of the Callejón del Beso where Doña Lupe cooks one thing, enchiladas mineras, at just a handful of tables. There's no sign; you eat in her home as she prepares each plate. Cash only, opens around 6pm, and worth every minute of the wait.
WHERE TO DRINK
Sterling Rooftop
The rooftop bar atop Nueve 25 — the easiest and most convenient option for anyone staying there. A modern, stylish space with stunning views and expertly made cocktails; especially lovely at sunset.
Bartola
The most polished rooftop in the city, complete with an infinity pool, sweeping panoramic views, and beautifully crafted cocktails. Getting up there is half the fun — you wind through a hotel and up a series of alleys and stairs. Drinks run pricey, but the setting is unmatched.
Condesa Rooftop
A lively, social rooftop above Plaza de la Paz with an international crowd, good music, and great energy after dark. The go-to spot for a fun, late-into-the-night scene.
Bar Tradicional Luna
A classic Mexican cantina right on the Jardín de la Unión, best enjoyed for micheladas and generous pours while mariachi bands serenade the plaza. Loud, lively, and full of local color — the quintessential Jardín-side experience.
Black Mamba 61
A small, atmospheric cocktail bar with old stone walls, known for creative drinks (try the Jungle Bird or their gin-forward Condesa) and a Greek-leaning tapas menu to match — the roasted Brussels sprouts and patatas bravas are regulars' favorites. Intimate and easy to make your "return spot" after one visit.
Black Rabbit Cocina Contemporánea
Tucked near the Callejón del Beso with panoramic terrace views, this spot pairs contemporary Mexican small plates with a solid cocktail list — a good option for a scenic drink with a little food alongside it.
Old Jack's
A lively rock-and-roll bar with nightly live bands, cold beer, and a full bar menu — the kind of place for singing along rather than a quiet conversation. A solid pick if your group wants energy over ambiance.
El Subsidio
An underground cocktail bar tucked into the basement of Casona Alonso 10, with Art Deco styling and a low-lit, prohibition-inspired mood. The menu leans into classic cocktails with a modern twist, and live music turns up on select nights — an intimate spot for a proper drink.
Bostom Speakeasy
Guanajuato's first speakeasy, hidden inside a historic casona once home to a colonial-era intendente. Expect Prohibition-era styling, gin- and mezcal-forward cocktails made by an experienced bartender, and live jazz and swing from local musicians. Reservations are booked through Instagram DM and come with a secret entry code — half the fun is figuring out how to get in.
WHAT TO SEE & DO
Callejoneada
As part of the celebration, we'll be hosting our own callejoneada — one of Guanajuato's most beloved traditions and a favorite at weddings in the region. A callejoneada is a lively, roving musical procession through the city's narrow alleys, led by estudiantinas: groups of musicians in medieval-style velvet costumes who play guitars and mandolins while singing, cracking jokes, and telling local legends. The tradition traces back to old Spanish student serenades brought over centuries ago, and today it's part concert, part walking tour, and part street party. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join; it's one of the most unique wedding traditions in Guanajuato.
Funicular & Monumento al Pípila
No visit to Guanajuato is complete without riding the funicular up to the Monumento al Pípila, the hilltop monument honoring the local hero of Mexico's War of Independence. The real reason to go is the view: from the terrace, the entire city unfolds below you in a cascade of colored houses, church domes, and terracotta rooftops packed into the valley — it's the definitive Guanajuato panorama. The funicular departs from just behind Teatro Juárez and makes the steep climb in about two minutes. Go near sunset if you can, when the light turns golden and the city begins to glow; the more adventurous can walk back down through the alleys.
Teatro Juárez
One of Mexico's most beautiful theaters, the Teatro Juárez stands proudly on the edge of the Jardín de la Unión. Completed in 1903 during the prosperous Porfiriato era, it pairs a grand neoclassical exterior — a colonnade of Roman columns topped with bronze statues of the muses — with an opulent, richly decorated Moorish-style interior of red, gold, and intricate detail. It remains a working theater and the centerpiece of the annual Cervantino festival. Even outside of a performance, it's well worth stepping inside for a self-guided look; catching a show, if the timing works, is unforgettable.
Callejón del Beso (The Alley of the Kiss)
Guanajuato's most famous — and most romantic — landmark is a narrow alley so tight that the balconies of the facing houses nearly touch. Legend tells of two young lovers from feuding families, forbidden to be together, who would steal kisses across that narrow gap; the tale ends in tragedy, but the alley has become a symbol of enduring love. Tradition holds that couples who kiss on the alley's third (or, some say, eighth) step will be blessed with years of happiness together — a fitting stop for a wedding crowd. It's a quick visit, tucked into the hills a short walk from the center.
Jardín de la Unión
The triangular, tree-lined plaza at the very heart of Guanajuato, and the place everyone gravitates to each evening. Ringed by cafés, restaurants, and bars and shaded by a canopy of manicured laurel trees, the Jardín is where the city comes alive after dark: mariachis and student estudiantinas play, families stroll, and the whole scene hums with music and conversation. It's less a destination to check off than the natural center of gravity for your entire stay — plan to pass through it again and again.
Museo de las Momias (The Mummy Museum)
One of Mexico's most singular and talked-about attractions, the Mummy Museum displays a collection of naturally mummified bodies exhumed from the local cemetery. The mummies came about almost by accident: a 19th-century local tax required families to pay to keep their relatives interred, and when the fee went unpaid, bodies were disinterred — only to be found remarkably, naturally preserved by the region's dry, mineral-rich conditions. Eerie, fascinating, and undeniably memorable, it's a distinctive window into local history and one of the city's most famous draws. It sits a short walk or quick taxi ride from the historic center.
Mercado Hidalgo
A striking, iron-and-glass market hall originally designed as a train station — a plan that never quite materialized before the building found its true purpose in 1910, inaugurated by Porfirio Díaz as part of Mexico's independence centennial celebrations. The soaring vaulted structure, clock tower, and pink-stone archway make it as much an architectural landmark as a place to shop. Downstairs, stalls sell fresh produce, meats, and classic Guanajuato street food (this is also where you'll find Fonda Lolita, if you've made your way through the Where to Eat list); upstairs is the spot for local handicrafts and souvenirs. A great stop for soaking up everyday local life between the bigger landmarks.
DETAILS & TIPS
FAQs
What is the dress code?
WELCOME PARTY — FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5th: Festive white attire. We kindly ask all guests to wear white for the evening, while the bride and groom will be dressed in color.
THE WEDDING — SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6th: Black Tie Optional. We invite you to dress elegantly for the occasion. One thing to keep in mind is our cobblestone paths and outdoor areas, so we'd recommend opting for a heel or a shoe you're comfortable walking in.
What is the weather like in February?
Early February is part of the dry season — expect warm, sunny afternoons in the mid-70s°F (low-to-mid 20s°C) and chilly evenings that can dip into the low 50s°F (around 12°C). Pack layers, and bring a proper jacket or wrap for dinners, rooftop bars, and evenings out.
Do I need a visa to enter México?
US and Canadian citizens do not require a visa to visit México. Citizens of other countries should consult their local Mexican consulate or embassy to confirm entry requirements well in advance of travel. Also make sure your passport is valid and not close to expiring — we'd recommend at least six months of validity from the travel dates, since some countries require this for entry.
For flight, airport, and transportation details, see Travel and Stay.