Why Guanajuato, Mexico is UNDERRATED

Have you heard of Leon, Mexico? This city is considered the "Leather Capital of Latin America" and it also hosts a massive carnival called Feria de Leon with mouthwatering food, authentic leather products, games, and a REIK concert!

I'm taking my solo female traveling to the next level in this Mexico travel vlog! I started in Ajijic, Jalisco where I currently live. For this trip, some friends were able to drive me to the bus terminal in Guadalajara. From there, I took a 3-hour bus to Leon, Guanajuato for the Feria de Leon, one of the biggest fairs in Mexico!

This carnival was filled with scrumptious Mexican food like huaraches, gorditas, and aguas frescas (fresh fruit water). I also played lots of fair games, like my favorite one where you toss rings at Coca-Cola bottles.

It also had a massive conference center filled with hundreds of vendors selling everything from clothes to high-quality leather products to bath&body stuff and everything else you could think of! I spent hours meandering around and getting lost in the madness, walking away with a silver ring, coffee, and some tiny leather shoe keychains at great prices.

I ended my carnival day by seeing my favorite Mexican band @reik ! It was an absolutely phenomenal concert to say the least. And on my last day, I spent hours walking around the famous Zona de Piel (aka Leather District) of Leon. It's there that you can find leather jackets, boots, belts, wallets, bags, and other locally made products made of authentic leather.

What do you think of Leon, Guanajuato? Is it a place you'd visit?

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[montserrat]

I am 100% your fan. You eat street food like a pro and you enjoy every thing the Mexican culture has to offer. Thank you for loving this country so much.

[Ben_pm]

I lived in Mexico for 5 years but came back to the U.S. and have been here for the past 8 years. You are living my dream Maddie, I CANT WAIT to move back to Mexico. Watching these videos inspire me.

[kingfish]

Maddie, your vidoes or vlogs are 1000% better than the other YT Channel that you used to be associated with. Hands down no contest. Keep em coming.😁

[pdxbeaver]

Loved this video. It took me back to 5 years ago when I wandered around Leon and saw no other foreigners there. I'm a male so even more impressive for you to do it. Please keep creating videos like this. Due to my health I am no longer able to travel so I experience what I can through videos like these

[mommabeebee]

I love how brave you are to travel alone. I really appreciate your videos.

[trishdearen]

I’m pretty proud of you Maddie. You just go places by yourself and it looks like you’re having fun!

[torralba]

I'm really impressed by your Spanish, Maddie!❤

[alexyssaubrie]

I recently came across an old video of yours where you talk about how hard it is to speak in Spanish and it’s crazy how comfortable you are now! It’s only been 4 years but you had so much growth in your fluency.

[KatieOVegas]

I started watching when you were with that douchy guy. I kept yelling at the screen for you to dump that dude. I was thrilled when you stepped out on your own and were so real about the struggle. Now I yell at the screen “You go girl”. I am so excited to see the positive changes you are bringing to your life. You are an inspiration. I am always so excited to see empowered women who are showing the world that you don’t need someone else to live and thrive. This video was so well done. You are totally leveling up in every way. Bravo!

[lectrictraveler]

Great video Maddie, very entertaining. Compared to your old ones prior to this channel, this is more organic and natural. I look forward to seeing more of them. --chris in Texas.

[geo]

Even though it's through a video, I can totally see your radiant smile through your fun travels.

[thisnewcreatedaccount]

Finally another video!!! Your videos have such a great vibe to them. They feel happy and feels like im in Mexico lol.

[willpina]

I'm so impressed with your Español Maddie! The way you switch from English is seamless. Keep having fun experiences and thank you for sharing them with us!

[yazmingonzalez]

I also love Reik, im so happy you got to see them. I love your videos and have found myself waiting for your next one. Thank you for showing the world our beautiful culture, country, and people. Your videos make me so happy and also make me miss Mexico so much. Thank you for what you do 💛

[papaflickr]

Hi, I think this may be your best vid so far .... first it is nice to see your joie de vivre displayed in your outings .... keep it up girl and thank you for sharing your adventures 😉

[emilyserafamanschot]

Maddie, I love your videos where you show the products of the culture. Guanajuato is the birthplace of the Mexican muralist, Diego Rivera. If there are murals that he did in the city, I'd love to see a video about them. We have the Detroit Industry Murals, some of his best work, in the Detroit Institute of Arts, and I'd be happy to show them to you if you ever come to Detroit.

[brettd]

Glad you bought the tickets for the good seats. My amigo lives south of Leon and I'm familiar with being the "Solo Gringo". The emcee at a jaripeo (rodeo) enjoyed getting me involved in the fun in Penjamo. Even when I went to the fair in Queretaro, I was "Solo Gringo". But everyone is always so welcoming. Never a worry. Thanks for sharing.

[NarsilRenewed]

Looks like a ton of fun. Thanks for taking us along despite being tired!
P.S. I really enjoy your solo post-TT videos. It was your fun, bubbly personality that attracted and kept the people engaged, and I am glad to see your viewership numbers consistently grow. You're killing it, girl!

[MariahGa]

Aww Gabriel was so nice!! I would love to be there shopping especially the natural products

[samson]

It’s wonderful that you have included the weather information on your video.