Irapuato is a Mexican city (and municipality) located at the foot of the Arandas mountain (in Spanish: el cerro de arandas), in the south central region of the Mexican state of Guanajuato. It lies between the Silao River and the Guanajuato River, a tributary of the Lerma River. It is located at 20°40′N, 101°21′W. The city is the second-largest in the state (only behind León). The city's main industry is agriculture and it is famous for its strawberries and the raising of pigs and cattle. The fruits and flowers of Irapuato's luxurious gardens are well known throughout Mexico .