For three days, the flavors and knowledge of Guanajuato were part of the experience of the 25,000 attendees. León Veterinary Congress (CVDL) 2026, At the event, traditional cooks and chefs shared a sample of the gastronomic wealth that distinguishes the different regions of the state.
For the Government of the People, headed by the Governor of Libya Dennise Garcia Muñoz Ledo, and the Secretariat of Tourism and Identity (SECTURI), this space represented an opportunity to strengthen and share the identity of Guanajuato through the work and knowledge of Maricela González Segura, María Lourdes Camarena Razo, Dora Isela Castro Andrade, Elena Vargas García, Fabiola Guadalupe Guzmán Velázquez, Lourdes Villalpando Celio, Juan Israel Serrano Silvetti, Guillermina Rodríguez Cruz, MIGUELOTE “El Rey del Elote” and La Nieve Que Sabe A México.
“Because knowing a destination also means sitting down at its table, listening to its stories and discovering the flavors that tell who we are. With the Guanajuato Pavilion ¡Sí Sabe!, the León Veterinary Congress 2026 left an experience that went beyond the classrooms and exhibition spaces. Think that 25 thousand visitors found in León a place to learn, socialize, enjoy, and savor the identity of Guanajuato. And that is magnificent”," noted the Secretary of Tourism and Identity, María Guadalupe Robles León, during the opening of the Congress.
Located on the side of Poliforum León, At Plaza Bicentenario, the pavilion hosted 11 gastronomic proposals during the days of September 2, 3 and 4 and became a meeting point for those who, in addition to participating in one of the most important veterinary congresses in the country, had the opportunity to discover Guanajuato through its traditional cuisine.
Among the flavors that the visitors were able to enjoy were enchiladas with cecina, pambazos, flautas, soups, tacos of handmade chorizo by Manuel Doblado, barbecue, gorditas, traditional mole, mole of hot chili peppers, stewed mole with cecina, handmade snow peas and yams.
This gastronomic proposal allowed attendees to get acquainted with the culinary diversity of municipalities such as San Francisco del Rincón, Manuel Doblado, Celaya, Dolores Hidalgo, León, Abasolo, Irapuato and Purísima del Rincón, demonstrating that behind each dish there is a history, a tradition and knowledge that is passed down from generation to generation.
The flavors of Guanajuato, the protagonists
During the inaugural tour of the León Veterinary Congress 2026, The Secretary of Tourism and Identity, María Guadalupe Robles León, emphasized that this space dedicated to Guanajuato’s identity goes far beyond the marketing of food.
“More than just a sales space, the Guanajuato Pavilion ¡Sí Sabe! represents a window into the identity of the state, our destinations, and our people”," he affirmed.
Each participating cook shared recipes, ingredients, and techniques that form part of the gastronomic heritage of their communities. The offerings included everything from the chili mole de chorro from Dolores Hidalgo, accompanied by rice with vegetables, tortillas, and ceremonial tortillas, to the traditional gorditas from Celaya, the artisanal chorizo tacos from Manuel Doblado, and the enchiladas with cecina from Purísima del Rincón.
Ingredients and flavors such as garambullo, xoconostle, huitlacoche, nopales, quelites and chocolate were also present, along with products and preparations that reflect the diversity of the Guanajuato territories.
“For visitors from different parts of the country, the pavilion meant the possibility of taking home more of Guanajuato than the knowledge acquired during the Congress’s days: a memory built from the flavor, hospitality, and identity of its communities.”, the Secretary explained.
León was enjoyed both inside and outside the Congress
The experience of the attendees at CVDL 2026 It went beyond academic and professional activities. During their stay in León, visitors also enjoyed the city’s gastronomy, culture, entertainment, and hospitality.
As part of the Congress’s agenda, concerts were held that complemented the events and created spaces for interaction among thousands of attendees.
Among the performances were Panteón Rococó, the Pérez Prado and Rubén Albarrán Orchestra, as well as Moenia, musical proposals that brought different rhythms and generations to the stages of the event.
In this way, the Congress also represented an opportunity to bring its attendees closer to the tourist offerings of León and Guanajuato, strengthening the link between meetings tourism and other segments of the tourism industry.
Guanajuato combines identity, gastronomy and tourism
The participation of traditional cooks and chefs at the León Veterinary Congress, along with entertainment programming and Guanajuato hospitality, is part of the Guanajuato SUMA vision, a strategy promoted by the People's Government of Governor Libia Dennise García Muñoz Ledo to strengthen tourism through the combined efforts, talents, and aspirations of the various regions of the state.
The Secretariat of Tourism and Identity is working to ensure that the major events that arrive in Guanajuato not only generate economic activity, but also become platforms for showcasing what makes the state unique: its destinations, its culture, its gastronomy, and, especially, the people who keep their traditions alive.
At the León Veterinary Congress, traditional cooks and chefs were an example of this, transforming each dish into an experience that was able to share Guanajuato’s identity with thousands of visitors.
