“Narrow, serpentine streets.  Old world baroque buildings.  Steep hills – shoehorned with vivid-colored casas.  I have dropped into a spectacular place – a cross between San Francisco and Paris.” – Travel writer, Christina Nealson

The colonial city of Guanajuato located in the central part of Mexico is a charming, safe and culturally significant Mexican destination.  This magical city feels as though it has been preserved in time, and exudes a distinct European flavor unlike any other city in the country.  Guanajuato was once home to one of the riches silver mines in history where the architecture pays homage to a by-gone era of the wealth that built this unique city. In 1998 Guanajuato was given the prestigious UNESCO award as a distinctive world heritage site.

The best way to navigate the city is on foot.  Guanajuato’s framework is crisscrossed by hundreds of callejones (alleyways) and there are only two major streets; one that is coming in and one that leads out.  Wandering the cobblestone streets, you feel embraced by the history and elegance of your surroundings.  Every alleyway leads to a new jardin (garden) or another piece of exquisite Baroque architecture, and locals and tourists alike are bustling to and fro.  Down in the city centers historic district, Guanajuato’s cosmopolitan nightlife unfolds as the evening light dawns and the energy ignites.  The streets are filled with music, outdoor cafes, street theater or folks dressed in their finest to attend the Theatro Juarez.

Every turn on the cobblestone alley may lead you to your “own” Guanajuato gem whether that be a little shop, café or building that just happens to take your breath away. But check out a few of our recommendations below the photos!

Hotel Posada

The Teatro Juarez

Ladies selling fruit in a local square

A beautiful Cathedral in a city centro

A nightime look at the local University

Twists and turns of the Guanajuato alleyways

A band playing in the park

Beautiful day in the centro with cafes and a central jardin

Can’t miss these brightly colored casas!

Tunnels entering the City

Hotel Recommendations
Posada Santa Fe
Jardin de la Union No. 12 Col. Centro
Guanajuato, Mexico
01-800-112-4773
www.posadasantafe.mx
A wonderful historic hotel in the center of one of the main, lively centers.

Restaurants
Casa Valdez
Jardin de la Union No. 3 Col. Centro
Guanajuato, Mexico
01 473 73 3 0311
www.casavaldez.com

Las Mercedes
Calle de Arrba No. 6 / Fraccionamiento San Javier
Guanajuato, Mexico
52 473 7339059
www.guanajuatoesparati.com/lasmercedes

Sites
Teatro Juarez
Sopena S/N Zona Centro, 36000
Guanajuato, Mexico
01 473 732 1542

Museo Diego Rivera
Artist Diego Rivera’s birth home restored and converted into a Museum.
Calle Positos 47
Guanajuato, Mexico
01 473 732 1197

Our new downtown location at the corners of Monterey & Morro streets in downtown San Luis Obispo is six months new already.  It has been great to be in the heart of beautiful SLO once again after a 4 year hiatus.  Those of you who have stopped by the downtown store will have noticed the expanded global influences in our furniture and décor.  The integration of these new elements have added a layering and new juxtaposition to our artisans in Mexico.  These new ethnic and sustainable accents reflect a global connectedness.

Our Broad St. warehouse/showroom location remodel is ready to ring in the New Year with the addition of the front showroom (formally Enterprise).  Although we have been open during the construction – Luna’s new home is now really taking shape.  On the south side of the building where the new entrance is located, our logo boldly proclaims we are OPEN and ready for business!
Luna’s “signature style” is showcased in the new light and airy front showroom.  The warehouse portion of the building is filled with our traditional furnishings from Mexico and an expanded international flare.
Our new downtown San Luis location on the corner of Monterey & Morro has been a great addition to the Luna family.  This beautiful space has allowed us to display our “signature style” in a new light and bring expand on our artisanal furnishings and décor items.  “Rustic refined with sustainable global influences.”

Luna Rustica Warehouse Remodel has begun!!!

We are getting a big face lift and are quite excited

about it. The warehouse Location is still open daily as

long as you don’t mind a little commotion! Check out

the rendering below for what is in store for the future

Luna Rustica.

A mix of opportunity and necessity has brought Luna Rustica back to downtown San Luis where it first began 16 years ago. As our Broad Street location goes under a major remodel and beautification we’ve settled in on the corner of Monterey and Morro streets at 895 Monterey.

We are so excited to be here and recapture the interest of longtime customers as well as make some new ones! Check out some pictures below of the new downtown store!

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As we get ready to go through a remodel and beautification at our current Warehouse location, Luna Rustica is heading to where it all began…Downtown San Luis!!!

We are very excited to be back in the hustle and bustle and showcase lots of new designs, some of which may surprise you! Look for our opening the beginning of July at 895 Monterey, Downtown SLO.

We won’t be abandoning our beloved warehouse though, so you can still find us at 1528 Broad as well!

Click here to watch Luna featured on KSBY

As some of you know, Luna Rustica contributed to the wonderful furniture and decor that gives Avila La Fonda it’s authentic Mexican feel. La Fonda turned to Luna Rustica for built-ins, custom pillars, doors, decor and lighting. The hotel located one block from Avila Beach has 28 rooms that mix classic Mexican style with modern luxury. It is by far one of the best boutique hotels on the central coast.

Recently Luna has been showcasing different decor at La Fonda. Come in and see if you can spot our signature pieces, as well as to check out this beautiful hotel, I’m sure they will even let you tour a room if you’re nice!

You can also check out their website at www.avilalafonda.com!

While you were unwrapping holiday presents, here are Luna we were unloading furniture and opening boxes! So if you didn’t get exactly what you were hoping for under the tree come into Luna and treat yourself to something you really want or need!

Plenty of new merchandise all over the store to come and check out. We are also taking quotes for custom orders for our spring shipment so come in and visit us today!

Not only is Halloween approaching but so is one of Mexico’s largest holidays, Dias De Los Muertos. This celebration occurs on November 1st, and 2nd. Traditions include building altars honoring deceased loved ones. They use sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visit their graves with these as gifts. The purpose of this holiday is to celebrate and respect family and friends that have passed. The Catrina skeleton is one of the most recognizable figures of the Day of the Dead celebrations.

Here at Luna we are celebrating with our own homemade altar and Catrinas galore. We also have a display in downtown San Luis Obispo at Arts Obispo in the Creamery. Here are some photos as well as a link to a video and more information about this wonderful Mexican tradition.

Dayofthedead.com

Click here for a wonderful short Travel Channel Day of

the Dead  video

We are building orders for our December shipment! Whether you are needing very specific dimensions or just looking to get creative and design a piece our custom work is a great option. We can build in assorted woods and materials to combine function with your desired look. Customization available in new pine or reclaimed woods as well as iron furniture, and the use of antique components, copper and travertine. See what a rough sketch can materialize into. Let’s create something for you today!

From sketch to finished project.