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UG is located in the city of Guanajuatio which is 230 miles northwest of Mexico City. The university offers 122 academic programs with an enrolment exceeding 42,000 students. UG is a leader in higher education and research activities. It is also very active on the international level in terms of student and faculty exchange programs. The city of Guanajuato was formally founded in 1570 by the Spanish Conquistadors. Its name originates from the word Quanax-juato which, in the indigenous dialect of the region, meant "Place of Frogs" - because the indigenous tribes thought the place was fit only for frogs!
Guanajuato is well-known for its culture and silver mines and the city was designated by UNESCO as a “World Heritage Zone” in 1988. During the tenure of President Benito Juarez, the city was the provisional capital of the Mexico. The past can be seen in its 'subterranean streets' and the 'Boca del Inferno', a mineshaft that plunges a breathtaking 600 m. In the 18th century the Valenciana mine alone accounted for 2/3 of the world's silver production. The town's fine Baroque and neo-classical buildings, resulting from the prosperity of the mines, have influenced buildings throughout central Mexico. The churches of La Compañía and La Valenciana are considered to be among the most beautiful examples of Baroque architecture in Central and South America. Old world charm and extensive underground tunnels and walkways make Guanajuato a unique and captivating city.
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Universidad de Guanajuato (UG)