And be sure to find out why he became a symbol of the Mexican War of Independence which began in Guanajuato. Mostly tacky souvenirs available around the monument.

This is the place to go and take pictures of the entire city. The view is amazing. You can take the cable car from he city center and you will be there in no time.

We took the opportunity to run to the top. It's a great workout if that's what you want. The view is awesome, but there are a few too many tourist booths at the top. There is also some good art and craft up there if you look for it.

Absolutely incredible views from this most impressive location. The historic centre is spead out before you-good to start here and get your bearings before entering the winding streets below.

We enjoyed the short 30 pesos funicular ride up to see Pipila,and we took the obligatory pictures of the gigantic statue. But we especially enjoyed watching all the students from a local school -- on a field trip -- sitting on the steps leading to the statue, taking photos, chatting with each other. There are great city views from here,... More

You get one of the best panorama views of the town of Guanajuato from here. I advise that you look at that and not the hideous, in my opinion, oversized statue of Pipila.

Visited twice one at night and another in daylight and both were nice, it´s good to read beforehand the story to get a better idea of the monument

excellent views from up here. the monument itself isn't in a great area, but you can take the funicular to the top, have a nice view, and if it's evening and fireworks are going off for whatever reason - the best view in town.

This monument was right beside our B&B, it offers a wonderful view of the town. It is an interesting story of how this brave miner carried the fire to the door of the building where the Spaniards were hiding. Many people were killed trying to take this building, but he thought to bring fire, carrying a large flat rock on... More