FAQs
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HOW DO I GET TO THE WEDDDING VENUE?
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Given the DIA DE LOS MUERTOS celebration and the nature of the intricate, narrow streets of Zona Centro, transportation will NOT be provided to/from Hacienda Herencia de Allende (the wedding venue). Ubers or taxi service are readily available.
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HOW DO I GET TO LA CALLEJONEADA?
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Walking is the best and fastest way to move in SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE. We encourage you to walk to Parque Benito Juarez. Should you find that the destination is a bit outside your comfortable walking range, there are plenty of Ubers and private taxis available. Remember to wear comfortable shoes!
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DRESS CODE FOR THE NUPTIALS?
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We would love for our guests to get dressed up with us! We are requesting a Formal dress code for our wedding. This means dark suit and tie (black-tie preferred) for the boys and long, colorful dresses for the girls. Please no white/ivory shades of clothing or jeans.
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WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE THIS TIME OF YEAR?
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SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE tends to be very comfortable all year round. It can be warm during the day AND chilly during the night. Our wedding will take place outdoors. You can expect average highs of 79°F during the day AND average lows of 50°F at night.
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NEED A HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST?
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A NANNY ANYONE?
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If you are in need of a nanny during your visit to SAN MIGUEL, please reach out so we can share valuable information with you. During our last visit to SMA we had the chance to meet and interview with a fine company of nannies for hire.
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WHAT TO DO IN SAN MIGUEL ALLENDE?
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PARROQUIA DE SAN MIGUEL DE ARCANGEL & JARDIN ALLENDE Located in the main plaza, the dusty pink parish church, LA PARROQUIA is San Miguel's MOST famous landmark. The main plaza is officially called JARDIN ALLENDE or "El Jardin" like locals refer to it. We enjoy strolling the plaza and sitting down with a Mexican street dessert to listen to the MARIACHIS. CENTRO CULTURAL IGNACIO RAMÍREZ EL NIGROMANTE Originally a convent, this 18th-century building is the Escuela de BELLAS ARTES. You’ll find beautiful murals and galleries. It has a mural known as “The Unfinished Mural of Siqueiros” painted on the walls of the vault of the building in the 1940s by David A Siqueiros along with GI art students. MUSEO CASA DE ALLENDE San Miguel bears the name of IGNACIO JOSE DE ALLENDE, who was a key figure in Mexico’s independence from Spain and is considered a national HERO. His home, built in 1760, sits next to El Jardin and has been turned into a museum where you can take tours. MERCADO DE ARTESANIAS Find local handmade wares, as well as food vendors all through the winding, long alley that houses EL MERCADO (Crafts Market). EL CHARCO DEL INGENIO For those looking for a more active hike OUTSIDE of the city, you can visit San Miguel's Botanical Gardens and Natural Reserve. Consecrated as a PEACE ZONE by the Dalai Lama, El Charco features a Conservatory of Mexican plants, viewpoints, and trails. FABRICA LA AURORA Once a textile factory, today LA AURORA is a large Cultural Arts and Design Center. It is home to canvases, sculptures and artisanal craftwork made by the great artists who live in SAN MIGUEL. Do not miss it! There is something for every art collector! HOT AIR BALLOON See San Miguel from a different vantage point- the AIR! Rides are offered daily by Globo San Miguel. LA CASA DRAGONES Experience a private tour of Casa Dragones for a tasting of this home TEQUILA. The house is also an architectural gem! Make reservations at their 6-seat tasting room or the rooftop bar.
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FAVORITE ROOFTOPS?
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LUNA TAPAS BAR Located on the rooftop of the Rosewood Hotel, Luna Tapas Bar is on every "Best of" list for San Miguel. At this bar you will witness the most spectacular sunset with their 360 degrees views of SMA. They even have a cocktail drink to commemorate it! ATRIO RESTAURANT Beautiful views of the Parroquia. LA UNICA - SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE Ask for a table on the second floor. Hip scene and great food. BOCACIEGA Beautiful new restaurant. Greek. Fresh farm to table. SOLLANO 18 Best steaks in town. TERRAZA 48 This rooftop terrace offers beautiful views of San Miguel de Allende, delicious food, great cocktails, a nice atmosphere, and very friendly staff. ZUMO Located above Villa Limón Boutique Hotel, Zumo Rooftop offers culinary blends of international flavours with a Latin touch. QUINCE - SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE Located next to La Parroquia, Quince is a very popular higher-end option for food and cocktails. TRAZO 1810 Located on the terrace of Casa 1810 Centro, Trazo 1910 offers elevated breakfast or lunch with views of LA PARROQUIA. LA AZOTEA La Azotea is a tapas rooftop bar with a DJ and a lively atmosphere.
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MORE RESTAURANTS AND BARS?
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BOVINE Indoor luxury dinner. Best filet mignon in SAN MIGUEL. LAVANDA CAFE A local favorite. The superstar of coffees in San Miguel. There are two locations, only the one closest to LA PARROQUIA serves food. The Restaurant makes delicious breakfasts from fresh, organic products. CUMPANIO This European-style bakery serves freshly baked delicacies like croissants, brioche, baguettes, olive bread, garibaldis, and breakfast food. It can get crowded, so we recommend going early. CHURRERIA SAN AGUSTIN Churrería San Agustín is a popular spot for hot chocolate and hot churros. Lines can get long in the evening when crowds gather in Jardin Allende. AMORINO Best gelato in town. Located in calle RELOX near el Jardin Allende. SAN MEZCAL A cozy bistrobar with a great selection (more than 100 bottles) of Mezcal, good tapas, and friendly staff. MI BISTRO 300 This restaurant offers delicious food, a good variety of cocktails and wines, an enjoyable ambiance, and excellent service. EL MANANTIAL El Manantial is the oldest bar in SAN MIGUEL. Very cosy. Local spot with excellent fresh seafood tacos of all kinds, a lot of mezcal, and an enjoyable atmosphere. Get the Ginger Margarita, you wont regret it! LA GLORIA SMA La Gloria is a great bar if you are looking to go out dancing. They offer live music every Wednesday starting at 6PM. STREET TACOS If you're feeling adventurous and dare to try some Mexican street food, you can find our favorite street tacos at the corner of Nemesio Diez and Ancha de San Antonio. There are usually three stands setup, we prefer the middle one. Recommended only for those with strong stomachs!
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TIME TO VISIT A VINEYARD?
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WINERY and BODEGAS San Miguel is one of the world’s newest destinations for viniculture. LA RUTA DEL VINO (The Wine Route) is in the Bajío area, known for year-round spring-like weather and backdrops of evergreens, cacti, farms and HACIENDAS. Most of the 59 vineyards offer tours and a spot for dinning pairing their wines with regional dishes.
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IS YOGA FOR YOU?
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FABIENNE YOGA All are welcome to stop by Fabienne's Yoga Studio to take some time out on the MAT! Classes are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:00 am. Arrive early to enjoy the magnificent gardens of the POSADA.
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IS THERE A GROCERY STORE IN SMA WORTH VISITING?
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There sure is! City Market San Miguel de Allende is a large luxury gourmet market for groceries. Well designed and beautiful displays. Four restaurants: Sushi, Paella and seafood dishes to have in or to go. It is simply amazing! LA COMER is a giant grocery store with great selections. It boasts the biggest liquor store in town. Similar to Walmart or Target.
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What is EL CONVITE de LOCOS
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El CONVITE de LOCOS is a wild and energetic annual Carnaval in honor of San Antonio de Padua that celebrates the "craziness" in each of us. It takes place around June 13. Participants unapologetically express themselves with eccentric costumes and infectious music while deeply wishing that San Antonio find them the love of their lives... AMOR ETERNO!!!