Guanajuato is one of the most recognizable cities in Mexico. Its irregular layout, narrow alleys, tunnels, plazas, churches, and mining history form an identity unlike that of any other city in the country.
The most widely accepted meaning of Guanajuato is associated with the Purépecha word Quanaxhuato, commonly interpreted as “mountainous place of frogs” or “hill of frogs.” This explains the presence of frogs in local crafts, souvenirs, popular imagery, and cultural references throughout the city.
This text is part of *Mi México mítico*, a book by Héctor Juárez Lorencilla that brings together essays on Mexican history, cultural identity, national symbols, traditions, memory, and everyday life.
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