Irapuato, Agricultural center in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Description
Irapuato is an agricultural city in the state of Guanajuato in central Mexico, spreading across the Bajío valley between two rivers. The surroundings are marked by irrigated fields, greenhouses and flat plains, while the downtown area combines colonial buildings and modern neighborhoods.
History
A Spanish bishop founded the settlement in the mid-16th century with a hospital and chapel for the indigenous population. Over the colonial period the community developed into a regional center for farming and trade in the valley.
Culture
Local markets sell fresh strawberries and other produce from surrounding fields and greenhouses every day. Residents and visitors meet there to buy vegetables, fruit and regional specialties, which shapes the social life of this agricultural center.
Practical
Travelers arriving by plane can use the nearby international airport in the neighboring town of Silao, which offers connections to the United States and other Mexican cities. The center can be explored on foot, while a vehicle is helpful for trips to the surrounding growing areas.
Did you know?
Channels and pipes from the upper Lerma River supply water to fields around the city and enable several harvests per year. Some greenhouses cover several hectares and produce vegetables and berries even outside the natural season.
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