Things To Do

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Travel + Leisure Recommendations

Things to Do, Shopping, Restaurants, etc.

Viñedo San Lucas

Just outside of town (15 minutes), this stunning vineyard offers wine tastings, lavender fields, olive groves, and beautiful countryside views. A perfect spot for a relaxing afternoon in San Miguel.

Viñedo San Miguel

A sprawling vineyard just 15 minutes from town, offering tastings, tours, and panoramic views of the valley. Ideal for enjoying local wines while soaking up San Miguel’s countryside charm.

La Gruta Hot Springs

A natural hot springs retreat featuring thermal pools, a cave grotto, a spa, and a restaurant. It’s about 15-20 minutes from the center of San Miguel and is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 7 am to 5 pm, with an entry fee of approximately 250 MXN per person.

Escondido Hot Springs

Fabrica la Aurora

Spend an afternoon exploring its galleries, open studios, and walkways filled with paintings, antiques, books, and sculptures. You might meet artists at work, share ideas over coffee in a charming café, or simply watch as bold brushstrokes bring new masterpieces to life.

Mercado de Artesanías

Mercado de Artesanias (The Artisan Market) is open daily from 9am until 7pm. Each stall is overflowing with unique, handmade items. From handcrafted hummingbirds made of beads to Oaxacan wool rugs to hand-woven handbags, everyone is sure to find something that speaks to them. There are plenty of food vendors around the area as well for when you need some shopping fuel.

Malanquín Golf Course

Las Ventanas Club de Golf

Enjoy the afternoon golfing on this beautiful course. Please contact Las Ventanas to set up a tee time before your arrival. You can rent all the equipment you'll need through them.

Casa Dragones Tasting Room

Schedule a private tour and tequila tasting of the "Worlds Smoothest Tequila" at La Casa Dragones, a private home located in the heart of San Miguel. Reservations required.

Sazón—Cooking School

Such a fun experience! Start by going into the markets and picking out all your food and spices. You then head back to the kitchen to learn how to cook traditional Mexican dishes.

Sense Spa at Rosewood Hotel

Sense is inspired by San Miguel de Allende's positive energy and Mexican healing traditions with indigenous ingredients. Rosewood also offers short-term gym memberships, including access to their pool and tennis courts.

Taste of San Miguel

A unique experience where you're guided around town to amazing restaurants and are able to try a variety of traditional dishes. There are a ton of different tours like a downtown San Miguel food tour, tacos and tequila tour, and more!

Bellas Artes (El Nigromante Cultural Center)

The El Nigromante Cultural Center is a cultural venue that belongs to the National Institute of Fine Arts (INBA). It is housed in a historic building constructed in 1755 as a convent for the Conceptionist nuns. Later, it became a fine arts school that attracted many renowned artists, such as David Alfaro Siqueiros, Eleanor Cohen, and Pedro Martinez. You can visit the center and admire the murals that adorn its walls, such as El fanatismo del pueblo by Pedro Martinez, Los lavadores by Eleanor Cohen, and Vida y obra del general Ignacio de Allende by Siqueiros.

Shopping Guide

It's only fitting that we include shopping recommendations considering hopping around from shop to shop is one of Vanessa's favorite things to do in San Miguel! [COMING SOON]

RESTAURANT GUIDE

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