Clave Azul

Guanajuato


This artifact-filled cantina offers an authentic Mexican drinking experience with accompanying botanas (tapas-like snacks served free with drinks, in this case between 2pm and 5:30pm). It's located up a small alley in a maze of old town backstreets.


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