Cristo Rey (Christ the King) is a 20m bronze statue of Jesus erected in 1950 on the summit of the Cerro de Cubilete, 15km west of Guanajuato. The location of the statue at the supposed geographical center of the country holds particular significance for Mexican tourists, with impressive views an added draw.
Tour agencies offer 3½-hour trips, but you can go on your own from the center. Buses marked 'Cubilete' or 'Cristo Rey' depart every hour or so from near Alhóndiga (M$38 return).
