Courtney & Jesse
Things To Do
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel - San Miguel de Allende
A must-see in SMA, this 17th century parish church’s pink ‘wedding cake’ towers dominate the Jardín. The church has a Neo-gothic façade with two tall towers that can be seen from most parts of town. It’s a beautiful, imposing building and one of the - Most Photographed churches in Mexico.
El Jardin Principal
Want to feel the true pulse of San Miguel de Allende? Head to El Jardín in the Zocalo, San Miguel de Allende’s vibrant heart. This is the “centro del Centro” – the very center of life in San Miguel. Stop by for top-notch people watching, street vendors, live music, and maybe have some helado, too.
Shopping!
One of the best parts about San Miguel is exploring without a plan, where every corner brings a new boutique, a cool art gallery, or another hidden courtyard that is so insanely beautiful, it's hard to believe it's real.
Fabrica la Aurora
Renovated textile mill housing cafes, shops & galleries with works by local artists in many mediums.
Food!
Foodie's Paradise! Breakfast: El Pegaso Cafe- a Van Burkleo breakfast favorite for traditional Mexican food Lavanda Cafe- fantastic eggs Benedict in a beautiful courtyard Cafe Contento- gourmet breakfast that usually has a long wait but its worth it El Buen Cafe- family run cafe with delicious Mexican staples Lunch: La Azotea: great rooftop views, don't miss the jicama tacos La Cevicheria: amazing ceviches and great fish tacos, is a must Pueblo Viejo, has the feel of an old town and the food is very good, try the molcajete, but make sure you are hungry or you have someone to share with! Dinner: The Restaurant- high end modern cuisine, incredibly delicious food and often rated the best restaurant in SMA Aperi- high end restaurant with optional tasting menu located inside Dos Casas hotel La Posadita- great Mexican cuisine on a romantic rooftop terrace Hecho En Mexico - affordable and delicious
Drinks!?!
Luna Rooftop: offers the best views of San Miguel located inside the Rosewood hotel, don't skip Quince Rooftop: one of our favorites, modern rooftop with phenomenal cocktails Hotel 1810: Another rooftop with great views La Mescalero: if you like mezcal, this place is calling your name Limerick Irish Pub: drinks and pool La Cucaracha- you didn’t visit San Miguel if you didn’t stop by and have a drink here. This place is part of the folklore. You will definitely find some interesting characters here.
Casa Dragones Tequila Tasting Room
Tiny, intimate tequila tasting of the "world's smoothest tequila" (reservations only) Reservations can be made by contacting Concierge@CasaDragones.com
Charco Del Ingenio
Located a few minutes from the historical town of San Miguel de Allende, El Charco del Ingenio is a Botanical Garden and outstanding Nature Preserve. It also displays a vast botanical collection of cacti and other Mexican plants, many of which are rare, threatened or in danger of extinction.
Mask Museum
This collection of more than 500 masks collected by the owners of Casa de la Cuesta B&B is the largest assembly you'll see in San Miguel. Nowhere else are there so many hisotric one-of-a-kind masks used in rituals, dances, and parades. They come from all over the country and there is a small group for sale. The museum also hosts visiting master weavers from Oaxaca who sell their high-quality hand-woven rugs and runners there.