Nora Guadalupe & Juan Felipe
Things To Do
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel (Sightseeing)
The crown jewel of San Miguel, this church was originally built in the 1600s with a traditional Mexican façade. However, Zeferino Gutierrez added a neo-Gothic façade in 1880 inspired by European churches. With its pink sandstone, La Parroquia is one of the most famous churches in Mexico and also a beautiful photograph at sunset.
Jardín Allende (Sightseeing)
Situated in the middle of the city and directly in front of La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, El Jardin is the town square. Spend time here people watching, listening to wandering mariachis and getting your bearings before exploring the streets that lead away in all directions.
Ignacio Ramírez Market (Shop/Sightseeing)
Huge, vibrant market with vendors as far as the eye can see! It really gives you a traditional Mexico feel and it's the perfect place to pick up little trinkets to take home.
Charco del Ingenio (Sightseeing)
Located directly above Colonia Azteca is El Charco del Ingenio, a botanical garden and natural reserve. Its name comes from a natural pool embedded in the bottom of an imposing glen. Its abundant native species of flora and fauna are appreciated in the thicket, the wetland and the glen. It houses an extensive botanical collection of cacti and other succulent Mexican plants, many of them rare, threatened or in danger of extinction. Consecrated as a Peace Zone by the Dalai Lama.
Museo Histórico Casa de Allende (Sightseeing)
This is the house where Mexican independence hero Ignacio Allende once lived. The building is also home to the town's history museum, which holds the history of the San Miguel area. Reproductions of the Allende family's furnishings and possessions aim to give an idea of living conditions for the well to do of the period.
Instituto Allende (Sightseeing)
Art school in San Miguel de Allende. Visit its murals and go up to the terrace to admire the view of the city.
Tianguis Organico TOSMA (Shop/Sightseeing)
Every Saturday and Sunday, organic traders congregate under the shady trees of the gardens next to the Instituto Allende art school. About 40-50 traders come with a large range of beautiful organic produce including breads and cakes, fruit and vegetables, hand-embroidered pillowcases and table cloths, condiments, chocolates, cacti and more.
Dôce 18 Concept House (Shop/Sightseeing)
This destination located in the heart of downtown San Miguel de Allende brings together the best in design, fashion, art, gastronomy and hospitality in an unparalleled experience that awakens the senses, the aromas, the textures, the flavors and the sounds. All in one place, Dôce 18 Concept House.
Cañada de la Virgen (Tour/Sightseeing)
The Otomi are the indigenous people in the Queretaro region, and the ruins at Cañada de la Virgen are mainly astronomical observatories constructed beginning in 540 AD. Located about 18 miles from SMA, recommended to go with a tour. Albert Coffee's Archeotours are highly recommended: https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g151932-d17401918-Archaeologist_Led_Canada_de_La_Virgen_Pyramid_Tour-San_Miguel_de_Allende_Central_M.html
Santuario de Atotonilco (Sightseeing)
7 miles outside of San Miguel de Allende is this Sanctuary, considered like the Sistine Chapel of America. Declared as a World Heritage Site, because it has an immense artistic and architectural value.
Duke (Nightlife)
One of the more popular nightclubs in town.
Don Taco Tequila (Food)
This is an excellent inexpensive restaurant in centro. Great Mexican food with a twist.
Marsala, cocina con acentos (Food)
A restaurant that brings the character of the ingredients to some of its highest expressions on the table. Marsala is the manifesto of a philosophy of simplicity, respect for the products, their flavor and origins; unpretentious.
Lavanda Cafe (Food)
"Lavanda Café is the superstar of coffees and delicious breakfasts in San Miguel. It is passionate about specialty Mexican coffee. They roast and serve coffee from Nayarit, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Veracruz, Michoacán and Guerrero. Go early and put your name in the reservation list. They will call you when your table is ready."
Chocolates y Churros San Agustín (Food)
Churros y Chocolate (and other foods)
PANIO (Food)
Freshly baked breads, pastries, and breakfasts.
Petit Four (Food)
Cookies, breads, pastries, and cakes. Everything is baked in small quantities several times a day to ensure freshness and flavor.
Luna Tapas Bar (Food)
Whether you choose to stay at the Rosewood Hotel or not, definitely make time for cocktails and small bite at sunset at the Luna Rooftop Bar. Reservations are not taken and tables are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Other Experiences and Tours (AirBnB)
Lots of options including little walking tours, cooking classes, vineyards, wine & tequila tastings and so on.
Other Experiences and Tours (Tripadvisor)
Lots of options including little walking tours, cooking classes, vineyards, wine & tequila tastings and so on.