The downtown area of Guanajuato is fairly compact, with most accommodations within a 20-minute walk of the main square, Guanajuato University, and the city’s primary social hubs.

For longer distances within the city, an extensive and affordable bus service is available. However, timing can be unreliable, and some routes are less frequent than others. The Valenciana area, home to CIMAT, is located in the mountains on the city’s outskirts, where buses run only about every 30 minutes. If you choose, as many students do, to live downtown, this may occasionally prove inconvenient. ICIMAT organizes some shuttle service to the city center in the afternoon; the University of Guanajuato in the morning (8-9:30AM).

If your bus doesn’t arrive on time, Guanajuato has many taxis. These are not metered, and unfamiliar passengers may sometimes face inflated fares. It’s common practice to tell the driver your destination before getting in and agree on the fare beforehand. Once you know the city better, you’ll be able to judge whether the price is reasonable.

Alternatively, Guanajuato also has an Uber network. While not as widely available as conventional taxis, Uber offers the convenience of specifying the fare before confirming your ride.