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Air Travel
There are two main airports that service San Miguel Allende. Queretaro airport (QRO) which is a little over an 1 hr away and Leon/Guanajuato (Bajio) airport (BJX) which is about 1:45 hrs away. You can also fly into Mexico City (MEX) and the drive will be roughly 4 hrs.
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Transportation
A few recommendations: San Miguel Mágico -- Miguel Chávez 415 153 4084 private transportation and touring services www.tripsanmiguel.com Enlaces Turisticos Integrados -- Natllely Avalos 415 154 9797 / 415 208 9918 private transportation BajioGo -- https://www.bajiogo.com/en 415 185 8665 (Shuttle and private transportation)
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Where to Stay
Hotels & Airbnb If you are traveling in a group, we recommend taking a look at the many wonderful Airbnb possibilities. Again, these will book early for these dates. The following list of hotels includes a few ideas in a variaty of price ranges. BELMOND CASA DE SIERRA NEVADA--www.casadesierranevada.com.mx TEL. +52 415 152 7040 Ext. 108 HOTEL MATILDA-- reservaciones@hotelmatilda.com CODE: EVAISA HOTEL CASA BLANCA 7--www.casablanca7.com & info@casablanca7.com TEL. +52 415 688 1438/39 HOTEL EL SANTUARIO-- www.haciendaelsantuario.com +52 415 152 1042 / +52 415 152 0335 HOTEL APAPACHO --reservaciones@apapachohotel.mx 15% discount MENTIONING NAME “GABRIELA GALVAN” HOTEL LIVE AQUA-- https://www.liveaqua.com/hoteles-y-resorts/live-aqua-urban-resort-san-miguel-de-allende & reservacionesaqsm@posadas.com +52 415 150 2300 ext 30004 CODE: ISABEL Y EVAN HOTEL ANDREU-- hola@casa-andreu.com +52 415 688 7373 &. Whatsapp—+52 415 190 0339 CODE: ISABEL & EVAN HOTEL CASA XANTE-- hotelcasacien@gmail.com Whatsapp-- +52 415 167 0902 CODE: Isabel & Hunter HOTEL MARIA BONITA-- hola@mariabonitasma.com +52 415 688 2354 & Whatsapp. +52 469 104 3493 CODE: ISABEL & EVAN Airbnb: CASA RECREO (Recreo # 41) (6 rooms), CASA VALENTINA (Barranca #62) (5 rooms) Owner: Erika +44 7961 032833 Whatsapp
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Tours and Activities
There are plenty of sights and treasures around San Miguel de Allende that you can find by just walking around the city’s many cobblestoned streets. We can also recommend the following activities for those of you interested in organized activities or tours: Walking Tours: See San Miguel on foot. +52 415 111 3817 Ricardo Salgado or +52 415 102 5490 IsraelPrivate tours with professional bilingual guide available. Horseback Riding: Coyote Canyon Adventures +52 415 154 4193 Offers half-day and full day excursions. Also hiking, biking and 4-wheeling. Cooking Classes: La Luz 12, San Antonio, Centro. +52 415 152 4376 Casa Dragones Tasting Room: Relox 18, Centro +52 55 4884 9017 Brenda Gallardo Codigo 1530: Tequila tasting Room +52 55 3266 4451 Angie Rodriguez Cava Reserva de la Familia: Tequila and Dinner pairing :https://foodandpleasure.com/cava-cenar-en-san-miguel-de-allende/ Santisima Trinidad Winery: Food and wine tasting +52 415 152 1964 Golf: Malanquín Golf Course, Tel. + 52 415 152-0516 – Road to Celaya (2 km from Centro). 9 hole golf course/4 clay tennis courts Hot Springs: La Gruta and Escondido Place Hot Springs are 15 minutes away, on the road to Dolores Hidalgo. A series of outdoor and indoor pools fed by thermal hot springs. Open daily from 10AM to 5PM. Tour to Guanajuato +52 415 101-0393 Arturo Morales An hour away from San Miguel and capital of the state of Guanajuato, this city was once a thriving mining town, and many monuments remain of its colonial era glory days. Declared World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1988, Guanajuato is one of the most charming and picturesque cities located in the heart of Mexico, with twisting cobblestone “callejones” (alleys), colorful houses “hanging” from the hillsides, subterranean streets, numerous small plazas, and interesting examples of Mexican architecture from different periods, such as the University of Guanajuato, Teatro Juárez, the Church of La Valenciana and the Basilica.
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Pampering
You can find spa treatments in several places in San Miguel, with several masseuses willing to come to your hotel or casa. Following are a few spas and salons: Matilda Spa Aldama #53 Spa services Tel. 415 152-1015 Laja Spa Hospicio 13-A Spa services Tel. 415 152-7040 Rosewood Spa Nemésio Diez #11 Spa services Tel. 415 152-9730 Live Aqua San Miguel Calzada de la Presa No. 85 Tel. 45 150 23 00
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Shopping
Known for its local artisans, San Miguel has a multitude of galleries, craft shops, clothing and home furnishings shops. There are just too many to list, but take the time to walk the streets and stumble across your own treasure.
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Restaurants
San Miguel boasts many wonderful restaurants. “Lunch” in Mexico tends to be eaten between 2 pm and 4 pm and often consists of a heavier; sit down affair that is considered to be the main meal of the day. We encourage you to spend your early afternoons relaxing with a “tequila and sangrita” aperitif and enjoying some of the fabulous local flavors. Buen Provecho! Moxi Aldama #53 Tel.+52 415 152 0883A unique San Miguel restaurant with menu by one of Mexico's leading chefs, Enrique Olvera. Located inside Hotel Matilda. At Moxi, he unites traditional Mexican dishes with the latest techniques and cosmopolitan concepts, creating a menu with a Mexican soul and an international palate. Chef Olvera’s Moxi has fired a reputation for Hotel Matilda as a culinary innovator and destination for gourmands and food lovers.Hours: Monday to Sunday from 7:00 to 10:00 pm The Restaurant: Sollano #16 Tel.+52 415 154-7877World-class restaurant located in the heart of San Miguel de Allende. Serving seasonal, organic chef inspired cuisine. Offering a full bar, it serves lunch and dinner in a sun-dappled eighteenth century Moroccan courtyard, as well as an elegant dining salon. On Thursday they only offer their famous burger menu. Hours: Tue - Sun 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm http://therestaurantsanmiguel.com Disco Marisco Jesus #3 +52 415 103 7674The best selection and taste of seafood with traditional touch in a Mexican Pacific maritime nautical atmosphere and décor in the center of the county. Hours: Sun - Sat 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm La Parada Recreo #94. Tel. +52 415 152 04 73A Peruvian flavors concept. Being Peruvian, they share the love they have for their country. Try their variety of Pisco Sours and Chilcanos while sitting in their relaxed patio ambiance. The best Peruvian ceviche’s in town. Hours: Wed. – Sat. 12:00pm – 10:00 pm Sun, Mon 12:00 to 9:00pm Tue: Closed http://laparadasma.weebly.com/index.html
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More Restaurants
Cumpanio Correo #29 +52 415 152-2327 The Latin origin of the word means with whom you share bread. An honest and stylish bakery using traditional European techniques. Trendy restaurant-bar with eclectic menu and wonderful bakery.Hours: Sun – Fri 8:00.-10:00 pm Sat. 8 :00pm – 11:00 pm http://cumpanio.com/ El Atrio Cuna de Allende No. 3 Tel.+ 52 415 688 14 05 Quince Roof Top Cuna de Allende # 15 Tel. +52 415 154 9776 Pueblo Viejo Umarán #6 Tel.+52 415 152-4977A fun, old style restaurant with good casual Mexican food. In the evenings there is often live music. La Unica Diaz de Sollano #14. Tel. +52 415 688 1393 1826 Nemesio Diez #11 Tel. +52 415 152-9700Signature restaurant at the Rosewood Hotel, with traditional and innovative culinary expressions. El Correo Correo #23 Tel. +52 415 152-4951Casual, home-style Mexican dining, housed in a centric colonial building. MX San Francisco #8 Col. Centro +52 415 110-2100 Centric international restaurant with lovely rooftop bar Andanza Hospicio #35 Tel. +52 415 152-7040At Casa de Sierra Nevada Hotel, this restaurant provides a relaxed elegance, serving contemporary Mexican food with regional influences. Garufa Canal 28, Tel. +52 415 154-6555Garufa is the main Argentinean restaurant in San Miguel de Allende. Garufa defined by excellent steaks grilled. Momma Umaran #7 Tel. +52 415 145 7718Italian cuisine Cafe Rama Calle Nueva 7, Tel. +52 415 154-9655Picturesque chic cafe and bar that serves breakfast and international cuisine with European influences and martinis.
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Nightlife
Check out the following spots for drinks and music: La Azotea (The rooftop at Pueblo Viejo): Umarán #6 +52 415 152-4977 Duke Mesones #99 +52 415 566 4744 La Republica Umaran #15 +52 415 111 6085 Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar Nemesio Diez #11, Hotel Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, Tel. +52 415 152 9700