San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende is a small colonial city in the state of Guanajuato (state)|Guanajuato in the Bajio mountains of central Mexico, about 170 miles (270 kilometers) northwest of Mexico City.

It's a tourist destination, an art colony, and a retirement community for 12,000 foreigners – mostly Americans, Canadians, and Europeans. In spite of the increased number of foreigners over the past decades, it still is charming enough that many Mexicans visit for special holidays, and there are more than a few visitors who buy a house within a few days of their first arrival.

San Miguel de Allende Halal Travel Guide

TowardsJardinParishAllende - |Parish of San Miguel The narrow streets of San Miguel - Narrow streets of San Miguel de Allende.

San Miguel is, first and foremost, a city built for relaxing. It is a Spanish colonial town of perhaps 140,000 people, a legacy site protected by the Mexican government in order to maintain its character. In July 2008 it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Founded as "San Miguel el Grande" in 1542 by the Franciscan monk Juan de San Miguel, it became a centerpiece in the war for Mexican independence from Spain. After the war, in 1826, San Miguel was given city status and renamed San Miguel de Allende after Ignacio Allende, a hero of the independence movement and the "first Mexican soldier" and a local of the city. In danger of becoming a ghost town in the early 20th century and the town was declared a national monument in 1926 and building became heavily restricted in the town's historic centro neighborhood, allowing the city to keep the colorful native facades that have become the backdrop of many famous works of art and even modern motion pictures.

A series of artist colonies were founded in San Miguel in the 1950s, including the famous Instituto Allende, and many American ex-soldiers moved their families here following World War II either to attend one of these colonies or to escape the polio scares raging through many U.S. cities. The result was a healthy American expatriate population that exists today mostly as elderly retirees and second-generation business owners. This population, combined with wealthy Mexicans (especially actors and politicians) that have rediscovered San Miguel as a Malibu-like retreat from Mexico City, has created an eclectic mix of Old World Mexican charm, American hospitality, and a party atmosphere that makes San Miguel a world-class destination for adventurous travelers.

How is the Climate in San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel's weather is typical of central mountainous Mexico. It varies little, and even in the hottest months (May and June) when daytime temperatures can reach 35°C and the dry air makes it tolerable and cool mountain breezes tend to make evenings delightful. Winter evenings (from December to February) can get cold, even down to freezing overnight, but it warms up quickly in the morning. The rainy season extends from June to September when days are pleasant for sightseeing until heavy downpours (usually late in the afternoon and evening) cool and freshen the air. The climate has the same lazy, quiet air and temperance as Palm Springs, encouraging long hours of swimming and pool-side tanning, reading or napping, or just lying in a hammock and forgetting the world exists.

San Miguel's climate

Month:	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High Temp C/F	22/71	23/74	25/78	27/81	28/83	27/80	25/78	25/78	24/76	24/76	23/74	22/71
Low Temp C/F	8/46	9/48	10/50	12/54	14/57	14/58	14/58	14/58	14/57	12/54	10/49	8/47
Rain (mm/inches)	12/0.5	2/0.1	4/0.2	20/0.8	32/1.3	125/5.0	120/4.7	117/4.6	120/4.7	43/1.7	15/0.6	10/0.4 Tourist information San Miguel San Miguel de Allende Tourism Board - Consejo Turistico de San Miguel de Allende | Plaza Principal 8 20.91454, -100.74384 ☎ +52 415 152 1695 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 08:30-20:00, Sunday 10:00-17:30 Offers street maps and can arrange for Spanish or English al-tours/ tours of the city. Films Once Upon a Time in Mexico and And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself were filmed almost entirely in San Miguel. Travel to San Miguel de Allende 20.9117|-100.7435 One of the most difficult aspects of visiting San Miguel de Allende is getting there. Its remoteness is definitely part of the charm of the city. Your afternoon nap will never be disturbed by the sound of an overhead plane or a train pulling in, but reaching San Miguel, and eventually escaping, can be a problem if you do not understand your options. If you're an experienced driver in Mexico, you'll have few problems reaching San Miguel. It's less than two hours from Léon and one hour from Querétaro, and maybe a three-hour drive from Mexico City. The only difficulty will come when you reach San Miguel. Parking spaces are at an absolute premium here, so you'll want to arrange to have a spot for your vehicle waiting when you arrive. Additionally and the cobblestone streets were not designed for modern traffic, so driving around San Miguel can be a challenge. Most people walk or take a US$2 cab ride anywhere downtown. If you've never driven much in Mexico, driving to San Miguel is not difficult. While San Miguel is on the side of a mountain ridge, most of the roads leading to it are in excellent condition and safe to drive, at least during the day. Since much of this area is "free range" land, horses and cattle may find their way on the road, especially at night. Seniors and tourists touring the region may find sightseeing more difficult because of the local residents' propensity to drive fast along these two-lane highways. It's not much fun having a vehicle on your bumper while trying to see the beautiful countryside in this area. Slower drivers often drive partly on the shoulder to let faster traffic pass. Your best option is flying into Leon or Mexico City, and taking a shuttle or bus to San Miguel. Then you do not have to worry about parking you car, which is of little use once you arrive. Buy a Flight ticket to and from San Miguel de Allende The closest airports to San Miguel are the Guanajuato#By plane|Aeropuerto Bajío/León (IATA Code: BJX), next to the town of Silao, about 56 miles (93.5 kilometers) west of San Miguel de Allende and Aeropuerto Querétaro (IATA Code: QRO), north of the city of Querétaro, about 52 miles (86.5 kilometers) southeast of San Miguel de Allende. Arriving at either of these airports will reduce your final journey to a relatively affordable (US$30-60) hour shuttle or cab ride into town. American Airlines, Delta and United offer direct connecting Flights to Leon from Dallas-Ft Worth, Atlanta and from Houston, respectively. Delta and United also offer direct connecting Flights from Los Angeles to Leon as well. A bus ride from Querétaro is even cheaper (around US$10-15), but the trip will take 2.5-3 hours because the bus is not direct to San Miguel and you have to take a taxi from the airport to the bus station. Colectivos from the bus station to the downtown are much cheaper at M$5 pesos. Your flight may be less expensive if you go through Benito Juarez International Airport|Mexico City (IATA Code: MEX), and connect to a flight to Leon or Querétaro. Otherwise, Primera Plus offer hourly buses from Mexico City's Benito Juarez International Airport#Bus|Benito Juarez International Airport to Queretaro and Celaya where you can transfer to another bus to San Miguel. However, it's a 4-5 hour trip. By taxi or rental car If you fly into Mexico City and need to reach San Miguel, do not try to take a taxi from the airport. The taxi drivers in Mexico City are well-trained to cheat you by charging you three or four times the cost of a trip to San Miguel. It's simply not worth the hassle. If you're hell-bent on flying into Mexico City and not taking a bus, call ahead to the hotel or B&B where you're staying and ask them to send a taxi from San Miguel. Yes and they may charge you for both the trip to and from the airport, but it will be infinitely less expensive than if you try to pick up a taxi from the street outside the Mexico City airport. It is very important not to pick up a taxi from the street outside the Mexico City airport for safety reasons, in any case. Take one of the official airport taxis to your hotel. These "Transporte Terrestre" taxis are the only ones allowed inside the airport. You will buy a zone-priced ticket ahead of time inside the airport by walking all the way down to the right (several hundred meters/yards) after exiting the international arrivals area. If you fly into a regional airport like Léon or Querétaro, taking a taxi the rest of your way is much safer. Just make sure you use an approved taxi service (the green and white cars are official taxis). Even still, if you don't know San Miguel that well, you may want to consider calling ahead to your hotel or B&B and having them provide transport. Regional taxis may know how to get you to San Miguel, but only a taxi or vehicle sent by your lodging will know how to get you straight to them. By far the most convenient airport to fly into is Leon (BJX). Arrange for a ride beforehand with one of the many shuttle services listed on San Miguel websites. Average price about US$25-30 per person. This will almost always be cheaper than taking a taxi from the airport, and the driver will know the town of San Miguel much better than a taxi driver from the airport. There is no easy way to get from the Leon airport to San Miguel by bus. Perhaps the best option for getting to your hotel, casa or B&B is to pre-arrange pickup at your arrival airport. The driver will meet you inside the terminal, in the area where you clear customs. The rates are US$70-120. A 6-passenger SUV will be the highest and a sedan for three is around US$70. You can arrange transportation through your hotel, etc., or book direct. Travel on a Bus in San Miguel de Allende Central de Autobuses - type=go | Calzada de la Estacion 90 20.91458, -100.75894 Los Mezquites ☎ +52 415 152 2206 - The town is well-served by first-class and second-class buses, and tickets for both can be purchased here at the station. Local buses marked 'Central' (M$5 (Mexico#Currency|pesos)) run frequently from the station to the center of town. The following intercity bus companies serve San Miguel de Allende: Grupo Estrella Blanca - ☎ +52 55 5729-0807 800-507-5500 - They also operate the Autobus Americanos, Elite, Elite Plus, Futura, Futura Select and the Oriente brands. They connect San Miguel de Allende to Guadalajara, Guanajuato, Leon, Mexico City (Mexico Norte); Morelia and Tepotzotlan. They also offer onward services up to Durango, Cd Juarez, Puebla and Reynosa. ETN (Enlances Terrestre Nacionales); Turistar - ☎ +52 473 733-0289 0800 8000-386 a 'deluxe' class bus service that rival business class travel on a plane. They connect San Miguel de Allende to Guadalajara, Guanajuato, Leon, Mexico City (Mexico Norte) and Morelia. Omnibus de Mexico - ☎ +52 55 5141-4300 01 800 765-36-66 Also include the Noreste and the Omnibus Plus brands. Primera Plus - ☎ +52 447 710-0001 800 375-75-87 - The major bus line for the region which also include the Coordinados and the Flecha Amarilla lines for travel in the state and to adjacent states. Their first class buses go to Celaya, Guadalajara, Guanajuato, Lago de Moreno, Leon, Mexico City (Mexico Norte); Morelia and Moroleon. Passengers connect in León_(Mexico)#By bus|León, Guadalajara#By bus|Guadalajara or Mexico City#By bus|Mexico City to get to additional cities. They offer more frequent services to Celaya, Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato and other nearby towns on the Flecha Amarilla second class line or on Coordinados. Pegasso - ☎ +52 415 109-29-93 01 800 622-22-22 - From here they only go to Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico City (Mexico Norte); Queretaro, San Juan del Rio, San Felipe de Guanajuato & Tepozotlan Peradora Agencia de Viajes - type=go | Cuna de Allende 17 20.91311, -100.74405 ☎ +52 415 152 8011 - An independent travel agent that sells first-class tickets for Primera Plus and ETN bus lines. How to get around in San Miguel de Allende SanMiguel2 - |Street behind the parish Halal Friendly Walking Tours in San Miguel de Allende Maybe 90% of San Miguel's attractions are within walking distance. Just keep in mind that because San Miguel was built into the side of a mountain, it can turn out to be difficult to traverse, some inclines are 15 or 20 degrees. Furthermore and the streets are cobbled and narrow – some were nothing but goat tracks before they were paved – and many have fallen into disrepair. Curbs are often a high step away from the road. All in all and the town can be unforgiving to an inexperienced walker. For this reason, it is advisable to bring comfortable shoes. By car Driving in San Miguel can be challenging due to very narrow streets and limited parking, and is best avoided. There was a time when the city was not so wealthy and only taxis could be found on these roads. Now that the real estate market has boomed, an influx of money has made cars more affordable and now the average resident is more likely to own one – good news for the economy, but bad news for the roads. Many two-way streets in San Miguel are too narrow to support two lanes of traffic, and it's not uncommon for a street to become so choked with cars that drivers have to get out and negotiate which one is going to back up to a wider street to let the other pass. Many streets are one-way and indicated by arrow signs placed on the sides of buildings; a double arrow indicates a two-way street. Watch out for very steep streets. They can get even steeper than you realize and at least one in San Miguel is so narrow at the bottom that no more than a medium-sized vehicle with its side mirrors pulled in can safely maneuver between the buildings. Scratches on the walls attest to drivers who have literally had to scrape between the buildings. Backing up the hill is usually not an option. Following a city bus is a good way to guarantee not getting into a tight situation. On-street parking regulations are widely ignored by Mexicans. If you park on the street, do NOT leave it parked for more than 24 hours (There are no signs warning about this). Parking violations may result in the transit police removing your license plates. You will then need to find the police station, pay a fine, and hope that your plates are returned. A better alternative is that there are several paid parking lots in town; look for 'E' signs indicating Estacionamento (parking). Best way to travel in San Miguel de Allende by a Taxi Catch a taxi to any destination within central San Miguel for M$35-40 (2023), and M$40-50 after dark. In-town taxis are abundant and a great option after an afternoon of shopping. Taxis do not use meters and the price should be confirmed first. Taxis in front of the bus station are notorious for over-charging; most local residents walk a few meters past them to flag down a cab on the street. If calling for a taxi to pick you up and the price doubles. If planning a late night out, most taxi drivers can be trusted to keep an appointment if the pickup time is arranged in advance. Travel on a Bus in San Miguel de Allende San Miguel has its own pleasant and reliable bus system that serves the entire town, including out-of-the-way places like the Luciérnega Shopping Center and the bus depot. Buses are called urbanos and run from 07:00-21:00 daily for a flat rate of M$5 inside the downtown (single ride, no transfer, driver gives change). The schedule is every 15-20 minutes in the central city; every 1-2 hours to and from outlying areas in the municipality. Routes are never referred to by their number but by the name of the destination. There is no route map. Destinations are generally marked or painted on the side or on the windshield. 'Centro' means downtown and 'Central' means bus station. Buses are white with color-coded trim. All the blue-white and orange-white buses pass the stop opposite the Oratorio de San Felipe Neri downtown. Yellow-white buses make a circle around town passing near centro and central. All red-white, green-white, purple-white buses and some yellow-white buses connect to the outlying suburbs and are boarded at various stops located several blocks outside the center of town. By tourist trolley Two different companies provide sightseeing rides using trolley-looking buses that cost M$60. You can ask for tickets in the main tourist office just in the main square. The ride lasts 1½ hours (if traffic allows) and reaches the top of hill 'El Mirador' for a fantastic view of the town. What to see in San Miguel de Allende Temple of the Immaculate Conception of the Sisters - Temple of the Immaculate Conception of the Sisters (Las Monjas) Senora de la Salud - Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Salud Architecture Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel Plaza Principal s/n 20.91357, -100.74374 by the Jardín ☎ +52 415 152 4197 | Opening Hours: Daily 08:00-20:00 San Miguel Allende - Guanajuato - The marvelous pink granite parish, looking like an ornate Candies sculpture. The building itself dates from the 16th century, while the façade was designed in the 19th century by self-taught indigenous architect Zeferino Gutíerrez, who is said to have been inspired by a postcard depicting a European Gothic cathedral. Templo de la Inmaculada Concepcíon - Las Monjas | Canal y Hernández Macías s/n 20.91463, -100.74584 ☎ +52 415 152 0688 - Temple of the Immaculate Conception of the Sisters - Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-18:00 Next to the Bellas Artes and part of the former convent, this church was constructed in the mid-18th century. The massive dome is said to be a copy of Les Invalides in Paris. Teatro Angela Peralta Hernández Macías 82 20.9153, -100.7451 ☎ +52 415 152 2200 - Teatro Angela Peralta (2).JPG - Named after a famous Mexican opera singer who inaugurated the theater in 1873, this is one of San Miguel's principal venues for concerts and performances. It is not normally open to the public except during events. Oratorio de San Felipe Neri Insurgentes s/n 20.91628, -100.74232 ☎ +52 415 152 0521 - FacadeTemploOratorioAllende2.JPG Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-18:00 Completed in 1714 and the church features a delicately-carved pink sandstone façade. Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Salud - Church of Our Lady of Health | Plaza Cívica s/n 20.91628, -100.74162 - Senora de la Salud - Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-18:00 Built in the 17th century and notable for the scalloped stone dome over the main entrance. Templo de San Francisco San Francisco s/n 20.91468, -100.74252 ☎ +52 415 152 0947 - Templo de San Francisco y su faro.JPG Opening from Monday to Saturday 08:00-14:00, Sunday varies Built toward the end of the 18th century, this is a good example of Mexican Baroque architecture. Museums and galleries in San Miguel de Allende Museo Histórico de San Miguel de Allende - Casa de Allende | Cuna de Allende 1 20.91383, -100.74412 ☎ +52 415 152 2499 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 09:00-17:00 M$50 (adults), free (seniors/disabled/teachers/students/children under 13) es:Museo Casa de Allende CourtyardAllende2 A - Home of Ignacio Allende, one of the independence heroes. You will learn about Mexican history from the 16th century until the death of Allende in 1811 and you can find an exhibition which shows a typical upper-class house of that time. Spanish and English explanations Casa del Mayorazgo de la Canal - Casa de Cultura Banamex | Canal 4 20.91431, -100.74423 ☎ +52 415 152 7584 - Casa del Mayorazgo del Canal. Feb. 2011.JPG Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00, Saturday Sunday 10:00-18:00 Free The former home of a very wealthy family and now housing a bank. The courtyard is open to the public, and occasional art exhibits are shown on the ground floor. Visitors must sign in; no photography permitted. Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez - Bellas Artes / Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción | Hernández Macías 75 20.91503, -100.74557 ☎ +52 415 152 0289 - Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción - Centro Cultural "El Nigromante".JPG Opening from Monday to Saturday 10:00-19:30, Sunday 10:00-14:00 Free This former convent is now an art school and cultural center, and hosts rotating exhibits by local and international artists. Of particular note is an unfinished mural on the ground floor by David Alfaro Siqueiros, a contemporary of Diego Rivera. Another Face of Mexico Mask Museum - La Otra Cara de Mexico | Cuesta de San José 32 20.91686, -100.73804 Colonia Azteca ☎ +52 415 154 4324 | Opening Hours: By appt only M$100 (adults), free (children/students) A private collection of over 500 Mexican ceremonial masks. La Esquina Popular Mexican Toy Museum - La Esquina Museo del Juguete Popular Mexicano | Núñez 40 20.91474, -100.74007 ☎ +52 415 152 2602 | Opening Hours: W-Sa 10:00-18:00, Sunday 11:00-16:00 M$30 (adults), M$20 (children/seniors/students/teachers) This museum collection is housed in a historic building, and includes a range of antique and modern hand-made toys. Other El Jardín - Jardín Allende, Plaza Principal - 20.91423, -100.74377 JardinParishAllende.JPG - This central plaza with manicured trees is always buzzing with activity and is a good place for people-watching. Statue of Ignacio Allende Plaza Cívica 20.91583, -100.74153 - StatueAllendePlazaCivicaAllende Casa del Inquisidor Cuadrante 36 20.91256, -100.74496 An 18th-century mansion and the former office of the Inquisition was located in this building, now a private home. Directly across the street is the former jail for the Inquisition. Best things to do in San Miguel de Allende Cultural events Fiesta de los Locos SMA 2 - Fiesta de los Locos S6300528 - |Procession during the Fiesta de San Miguel Arcángel Semana Santa - Holy Week - Opening Hours: The week before Easter Celebrated with impressive and touching parades. Fiesta de los Locos - Feast of Fools - Opening Hours: The first Sunday after 13 June (feast day of Street Anthony of Padua) Free This annual parade is unique to San Miguel, with thousands of participants clothed in outlandish and colorful costumes and tossing Candies into crowds of spectators. The parade begins around 11:30 at the Templo of San Antonio and winds its way up Hernández Macías, Insurgentes, and San Francisco Núñez before terminating at the Jardín. Expresión de Corto - Fábrica la Aurora, Local 5-B ☎ +52 415 152 7264 +52 415 152 8899 Opening Hours: Last week of July Free Expresión en Corto International Film Festival n annual short film festival, co-hosted by the nearby city of Guanajuato. Hundreds of films from nearly all genres are screened in venues including the Jardín and in the Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez. Most films are subtitled in Spanish and English. San Miguel Chamber Music Festival - Festival de Música de Cámara de San Miguel de Allende | Hernández Macías 75 ☎ +52 415 154 5141 | Opening Hours: Late July and early August An annual festival featuring internationally renowned quartets and soloists. Concerts are held in a number of venues, including the Teatro Angela Peralta. Independence Day - Día de la Independencia de México - Opening Hours: 16 September Día de San Miguel Arcángel - Street Michael's Feast Day - Opening Hours: Late September A week of festivities celebrating the Feast Day of San Miguel's patron saint. Día de Muertos Opening Hours: 1-4 November - The Day of the Dead is one of the most notable Mexican holidays, and of course also celebrated in this city with processions, altars to comemmorate loved ones that have passed, colorful sugar skulls and other similar paraphernalia. Also and the Calaca Festival with art performances and exhibitions takes place during these days. International Festival of Jazz & Blues - Festival Internacional de Jazz & Blues | Opening Hours: Mid-November Sport and outdoor activities Jardin Botanica - El Charco del Ingenio Jardín Botánico El Charco del Ingenio Jardín Botánico - Jardín Botánico | Paloma s/n 20.91827, -100.72821 uphill past Los Arcos and then take a left ☎ +52 415 154 4715 - Presa Las Colonias, jardín botánico El Charco del Ingenio, San Miguel de Allende Guanajuato, México.JPG Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-18:00 M$40, M$80 (guided tours) Unique park above the town with an enormous collection of cacti. A vast area just past the Balcones area which includes some of the older engineering installations (an old mill and raceway), lovely canyons, well informed guides (mostly expats) for the botanists and birdwatchers. Go early in the day to avoid the heat and for more wildlife. Locals who are members are sometimes given a key to the back gate – find one and buy him soft drinks until he relents! The reservoir is host to a number of migratory birds, and the local residents can be rather stunning as well. Guided birdwalks - ☎ +52 415 152 3644 | Opening Hours: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month 09:00-11:30 M$100 (nonmembers), M$60 (El Charco or Audubon Society members) Tours are conducted in English, and meet inside the main entrance. Parque Juarez - Benito Juarez Park - 20.9087, -100.7428 - Parque_Juarez_SMA - This well-used park is comprised of many old fruit orchards, and is now a favored nesting area for white egrets. Audubon Society Birdwalks - 20.90909, -100.7468 Opening Hours: Meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 07:45 in front of the Instituto Allende (see listing under 'Learn') M$150 (nonmembers), free (members) The only chapter of the Audubon Society in Mexico, this group offers guided birdwalks to locations within and near San Miguel. Destinations include the El Charco del Ingenio Jardín Botánico (see listing above) and the Río Laja, and the Presa Allende. Participants travel by carpool. Coyote Canyon Adventures - ☎ +52 415 154 4193, +52 1 415 153 5005 - Offers horseback riding, hiking, biking, rappelling, camping, four-wheeler (ATV), hot air ballooning, boating, Cañada de la Virgen pyramid tours, and multi-day cross country adventures. Their guides lead you safely through working cattle ranches, into canyons, through rivers, over plains, across gorges, and down sheer cliffs, all the while sharing with you their in-depth knowledge of the native flora and fauna. Bici-Burro Cycling - @rro.com Hospicio 1 GPS 20.91283, -100.74061 ☎ +52 415 152 1526 - A bike shop that has operated in San Miguel since 1963. They offer bike rentals and biking or hiking al-tours/ tours with guides that hold an intimate knowledge of the area around San Miguel. You have the choice of seven bike al-tours/ tours and two hiking trips which take you amongst natural monuments and some of the historical ruins of the area. These are of varying degrees of difficulty and range from 5 to 8 hours. The bicycle al-tours/ tours include a 2- speed aluminium mountain bike with helmet, gloves and transportation if needed. Study in San Miguel de Allende Spanish Several schools offer classes and arrange a 'home stay' with a host family for a very good price. Habla Hispana Spanish School | Calzada de la Luz 25 GPS 20.91970, -100.74258 ☎ +52 415 152 0713 - Spanish classes at Habla Hispana are focused on enable students to communicate effectively. Emphasis is placed on verbal interaction in the classroom, and class placement is based more on verbal fluency than on academic knowledge. Spanish classes at Instituto Habla Hispana are designed as four-week sessions and divided into three levels: Nivel Principiante (Beginner), Nivel Intermedio (Intermediate), and Nivel Avanzado (Advanced). The school is flexible in working with students who cannot stay for four-week sessions and also will work with you on focused Spanish for medical professionals. Comfortable and affordable accommodations are available in a residence on same school grounds as well as homestays with local families. Program also includes cultural tours, music and cooking. Instituto Allende - Ancha de San Antonio 22 20.90909, -100.7468 ☎ +52 415 152 0929, +52 415 152 0190 +52 415 152 4538 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-11:00 or 15:00-17:00 Instituto Allende Instituto allende The oldest school of arts and language in Latin America, housed in a former 17th-century palace. Offers month-long courses of 1-6 hours a day are offered, for all levels. Language Point - Languages | 20 de Enero Sur 42 GPS 20.90696, -100.75145 Southwest of the Jardín ☎ +52 415 152 4115 | Opening Hours: 08:00-14:00 US$143/week Spanish by speaking. Learn in groups of 3 maximum. Spanish lessons are designed to teach you the tenses and vocabulary. The small class size allows real conversation, even for beginners. MexArt: Summer Teen Institutes - Calzada de la Aurora 48 GPS 20.92148, -100.74235 Casa Carly ☎ +52 415 152 8900 - MexArt Summer Teen Institutes are one-month programs where students may focus on art or dance and Spanish language while immersed in Mexican culture. Students live in a central B&B with experienced counseling staff. MexArt excels in teaching the visual arts, dance, and Spanish. Participants choose one area in which to focus and choose other areas with which to experiment. Open to students ages 14-18. Art WalkwayCCRamirez - |Walkway in the Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramirez (Bellas Artes) San Miguel's many art institutes are always open to travelers looking to discover (or become the next) Frida Kahlo. Painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, you name it and it's probably there. Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez - Bellas Artes / Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción | Hernández Macías 75 20.91503, -100.74557 ☎ +52 415 152 0289 - StudentArtCCRamirez.JPG Opening from Monday to Saturday 10:00-19:30, Sunday 10:00-02:00 This former convent is now an art school and cultural center, and offers classes and workshops in painting, drawing, sculpture, textiles, and ceramics. Instituto Allende - Ancha de San Antonio 22 20.90909, -100.7468 ☎ +52 415 152 0929, +52 415 152 0190 +52 415 152 4538 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-11:00 or 15:00-17:00 Instituto Allende Instituto allende The oldest school of arts and language in Latin America and the Instituto offers accredited undergraduate degree programs, an international Master of Fine Arts (MFA), and art and photography workshops for travelers and the general public. Fábrica la Aurora - Calzada de la Aurora s/n 20.92335, -100.74034 Colonia Aurora ☎ +52 415 152 1312 - A number of resident artists with studios here offer classes and workshops in a variety of media. Muslim Friendly Shopping in San Miguel de Allende EntranceCraftsAllende - |Craft shop Arts and crafts The streets around the Jardín are full of specialty shops selling common souvenirs, clothing, art, furniture, and Mexican tile, and any other type of Mexican artwork that you can think of. In addition to its cultural staples, San Miguel de Allende is known for its amazing shopping. Being near the geographical center of the nation, artisans from every part of Mexico have been known to send their artwork to San Miguel to be sold. Whenever feasible buy directly from the artisan. Many amazingly talented artists are not able to support their families due to the fair prices they receive for their art. At times it is very necessary to bargain and at other times inappropriate – use your intuition and allow for mistakes. Ladies: don't forget to pick up a pair of San Miguel shoes as soon as you arrive. Your walk around town will be much more comfortable. Fábrica la Aurora - Calzada de la Aurora s/n 20.92335, -100.74034 Colonia Aurora, a 10 min walk from the Jardín ☎ +52 415 152 1312 +52 415 152 1312 - The best place to get great quality Mexican and international art. This old textile factory has been converted into a unique art and design center that now houses over 30 artists, galleries, restaurants, antique shops, and specialty stores. Artists are usually in-house and demonstrating on Thursdays. Open late on the first Saturday of each month. Mercado de las Artesanías Andador Lucas Balderas GPS 20.91810, -100.74246 Opening Hours: Open daily - Numerous stalls along a pedestrian mall west of the Mercado Ramírez with handicrafts from various regions of Mexico. Markets Tianguis de los Martes SMA - Tianguis de los Martes Mercado Ignacio Ramirez SMA 2 - Mercado Ignacio Ramirez Tianguis de los Martes - Tuesday Market | Salida a Querétaro 20.90621, -100.72513 take bus 8 or 9 from the Plaza Civica on Mesones - Tianguis de los Martes SMA - Opening Hours: Tuesday 08:00-16:00A colorful market with acres of native crafts, affordable Lakers t-shirts, fly swatters, affordable leather jackets and miscellaneous stuff that you really need, like flypaper, sewing kits, and more flyswatters. This is the place to pick up the best produce in town, as well as local Cheese, honey, and sausage. Fresh seafood is trucked in overnight from Veracruz. Also on offer is an enormous variety of street food, from gorditas and tacos to fresh fruit juices. Mercado Ignacio Ramirez - Mercado El Nigromante | Colegio 20.91663, -100.74118 a few blocks from the Jardín. The main entrance is at the north end of Colegio Street - Mercado Ignacio Ramirez SMA 2 - Opening Hours: Open daily A large indoor market with sections devoted to fruits and vegetables, Meat, flowers, shoes and clothing, fast-food, ceramics, and souvenirs. Connected to the Mercado de las Artesanías - see below. Mercado San Juan de Dios 20.91501, -100.75064 - Margest indoor market, open daily, within the Historical Center. Most clients are local residents. No handicrafts or souvenirs. Groceries Mega Comercial Mexicana - Carretera a Celaya 2 20.89686, -100.75270 ☎ +52 415 120 2029 | Opening Hours: Daily 07:45-22:00 This branch of the large hypermarket chain has a deli, bakery, and pharmacy, as well as clothing and electronics. Also located at the front of the store is a café, optometrist, and GNC. A taxi stand is located just outside in the carpark. Soriana Súper Mibramiento Jose Manuel Zavala Zavala 165 20.90397, -100.72726 Plaza La Luciérnaga ☎ +52 415 120 4711 | Opening Hours: Daily 08:00-22:00 Another hypermarket chain with a decent selection of food items but on the eastern outskirts of town, far from the Historical Center. Bonanza Supermercado Mesones 43a 20.91568, -100.74259 ☎ +52 415 152 1260 | Opening Hours: Daily - Conveniently located a short distance from the Jardín, this is a good place to stock up on crucials as well as other items which are often not carried by the other larger supermarkets. Somewhat overpriced and catering to non-Mexicans with many food items imported from the USA. Bodega Aurrera - Walmart | Calzada de la Estacion, Estación F.F.C.C 20.91508, -100.76392 - Southwest corner of Calzada de la Estación and Highway 51 (Celaya-Dolores), continue west past the bus station Opening Hours: Daily 08:00-22:00 - Marge supermarket, part of a national chain, partly owned by Walmart. It has a bakery, a pharmacy, and the usual supermarket departments but unlike Mega, it does not have a prepared food section. Prices somewhat lower than at Mega or Soriana. Halal Restaurants in San Miguel de Allende San Agustin SMA - Cafetería San Agustín Café de la Parroquia / La Brasserie Calle De Jesus 11 20.9133, -100.74465 one block from the Jardín ☎ +52 415 152 3161 | Opening Hours: Café de la Parroquia: 08:00-16:00; La Brasserie 18:00-22:00 US$6-12 entrees Beautiful courtyard dining on fresh, local ingredients. Although many menu items seem at first to be the "usual" and there's nothing ordinary about them. Try in particular the Chicken soup (throw in all the onions and cilantro), tacos and any omelette. Cafe La Ventana - Diez de Sollano 11 20.91342, -100.74297 ☎ +52 415 154 7728 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 08:00-21:00, Sunday 09:00-15:00 Has good breakfasts and great Coffee. Practices Fair Trade. Cafe San Antonio Refugio Sur 24 20.90834, -100.75266 ☎ +52 415 152 3016 - Regional, national and international cuisine. Enjoy your breakfast, lunch or dinner in a luscious and open courtyard in the heart of Colonia San Antonio, under the century old native mesquites, pines and pirules. Truly a unique experience. Café Yenatu Panza | Calzada de la Aurora 48 20.92291, -100.74192 follow Hidalgo out of the Jardín until it turns into Aurora ☎ +52 415 152 8900 | Opening Hours: Daily 08:30-12:00 M$5-7 This is undoubtedly the most innovative and creative breakfast menus in town featuring design-your-own omelets & breakfast burritos, exquisite French toast, and home made fruit salsa. The vibe is very comfy and clients can choose from indoor or outdoor-garden seating. There's even free wireless. Cafetería San Agustín San Francisco 21 20.91446, -100.74206 ☎ +52 415 154 9102 - San Agustin SMA - Opening Hours: Daily 08:00-23:00A well-run restaurant with great food, Mexican and international. The restaurant/cafe in proud of their freshly made churros and a variety of hot and cold Chocolates milks. Owned by Margarita Gralia. Casa Payo - Zacateros 26 20.91381, -100.74583 ☎ +52 415 152 7277 - One of the most traditional restaurants offering Argentine cuisine, with Mediterranean ambience inside dining and exterior in a charming patio featuring live music. Cha Cha Cha 28 de Abril Norte 37 20.91146, -100.75048 Colonia San Antonio Opening Hours: Daily 13:00-19:00 Owned and operated by Mexican couple. El Correo Correo 23 20.91391, -100.74226 a block away from the main square ☎ +52 415 152 4951 - El Correo SMA - A small Mexican food spot which offers simple yet interesting authentic Mexican food in a great location. Grill & Garden - formerly Bistro Los Senderos | Web: a=main&seccion=004_GGeng Libramiento SMA-Dolores Hidalgo Km 3.5 20.94695, -100.75718 8 minutes North of San Miguel ☎ +52 415 155 9594 | Opening Hours: F-Su 13:00-19:00 M$200-400 Relaxed country atmosphere serving old favorites and innovative fusion dishes – the restaurant has its own organic herb and vegetable garden. Great Muslim Friendly place to take visitors, and kids – bicycles available and horse back rides by reservation. Gets very busy on Sundays, reservations recommended. This charming place also prepares gourmet picnics, and available for private events. La Grotta - Cuadrante 5 20.91271, -100.74404 ☎ +52 415 152 4119 | Opening Hours: Daily 14:00-22:00A wonderful, multi-story restaurant owned by Daniel and son Dyami. La Grotta is located downhill, around the junction, just a block from the main cathedral. The restaurant is casual and the main items are Pizzas, calzones, and Italian-related. The food is very carefully and freshly prepared. Juan's Cafe Etc - Café Etc. | Relox 37 20.91667, -100.74306 ☎ +52 415 154 8636 | Opening Hours: Daily until 16:30 Great breakfasts and Coffee. Practices Fair Trade. El Pegaso - Corregidora 6 20.91407, -100.74219 just off the Jardín ☎ +52 415 154 7611 | Opening Hours: Daily 08:30-22:00 This trendy cafe style restaurant offers a delightful blend of Mexican and international flavor. Its atmosphere is definitely one of the best in town. Posada Carmina - Cuna De Allende 7 20.91336, -100.74408 ☎ +52 415 152 8888 +52 415 152 1036 - This restaurant is based in the patio of a charming inn located in a remarkably well preserved colonial house. Branded as 'fusion' and the food offered by this restaurant will make your visit to San Miguel even more memorable, it mixes the classic elements of Mexican cuisine with oriental flavors and dishes. Restaurante Mama Mia - Umaran 8 20.91390, -100.74448 South of the Jardín, half a block from the Parroquia ☎ +52 415 152 2063 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 08:00-03:00, Friday Saturday 08:00-05:00An open air patio restaurant with a stage and an exterior/second floor patio. The restaurant has traditional Mexican dishes, but specializes in Pizzas and pastas. An always packed space, this is an amazing place to eat with a clean kitchen, and a lively café. El Rincon Español Correo 29 20.91408, -100.74183 Administered and owned by a Catalan immigrant. El Rinconcito - mercigo70@ Refugio Norte 7 20.90990, -100.75185 Colonia San Antonio ☎ +52 415 154 4809 | Opening Hours: W-M 13:00-21:00 Try the Mar y Tierra. Tacos Don Felix | 15th Fray Juan de San Miguel 20.92312, -100.75386 ☎ +52 415 152 5719 | Opening Hours: Friday Saturday 18:00-24:00, Sunday 14:00-18:00 Moderate Wonderful soups, nachos, and entrees. Try the Three meats enchiladas. Friendly service. Tio Lucas Restaurante Bar - Mesones 103 20.91574, -100.74516 across from the Teatro Angelica Peralta ☎ +52 415 152 4996 VidaObra3 - |Unfinished mural by David Alfaro Siqueiros in the Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez (Bellas Artes) If you can't find something to do in San Miguel at night, you're not looking hard enough. If you can't find something to do on a Saturday night, you're outright blind. This urban center is filled with clubs, bars, dance halls, and restaurants, and almost all of them have some plan for every night of the week. Following are just a few options, try these out, but also seeking your own favorite hang-out. Berlin Bar & Bistro - Umaran 19 20.91406, -100.74553 ☎ +52 415 154 9432 | Opening Hours: Daily 17:00-01:00, dinner served until 23:30 For a great nightcap, Berlin is a great chill café. The owner is very welcoming and the food is sublime. La Cava de la Princesa Recreo 3 20.91387, -100.74207 ☎ +52 415 152 1403 - Cover charge depends on the band Showcases musicians from Mexico City. El Grito Club - 15 Umaran 20.91406, -100.74489 about a block from the Jardín ☎ +52 415 120 0156 | Opening Hours: Friday Saturday 22:00-04:00, holidays This is arguably the most popular club in town, and easily the most expensive. It has a US$15 cover charge, enough to dissuade the casual visitor from dropping in to take a look. Inside and the building is a panoply of stone and glass sculptures, light displays, and music. How energetic the evening gets usually depends on the crowd, but it's hard for the evening to get much past midnight before the dancing starts. El Grito is only open Fridays and Saturdays, or on certain holidays, like New Year's Eve (when they jack the price up to US$50). Mama Mia - Umaran 8 20.91390, -100.74448 a few doors from the Jardín ☎ +52 415 152 2063 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 08:00-03:00, Friday Saturday 08:00-05:00 Mama Mia's is four clubs in one. There's a restaurant in the center with some amazing Italian food, a sports bar to the left (usually displaying a soccer or football game of some kind), a music bar to the right where local acts frequently play (especially Pilaseca, a very popular funk-blues band that al-tours/ tours most of Mexico and the States), and a hard-to-find rooftop lounge overlooking the city. This is a great default place to while away the hours when nothing else is appealing – the music is worth it, if nothing else. Manolo's Sports Bar Zacateros 26 20.91276, -100.74607 ☎ +52 415 152 7277 | Opening Hours: Daily 15:00-23:00 Complete coverage of national and international sports – if it is on TV they have it. eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to San Miguel de Allende San Miguel de Allende - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to San Miguel de Allende, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for San Miguel de Allende. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in San Miguel de Allende and its surrounding regions. With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to San Miguel de Allende. 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For further details please email us at realestate@ehalal.io Muslim Friendly Hotels Casita San Miguel | Colonia Allende 20.90103, -100.74717 20 min walk from the Jardín ☎ +52 415 117 7223 Checkin - 12:00PM / Check-out: 2:00PM M$390 and up A clean, comfy and friendly alternative to lonely, boring hotels and the Casita is social like a hostel, but more private — and much kinder to your budget. Includes a fully-equipped kitchen where guests can cook any time. Clean and well-maintained. Hostal Alcatraz - Relox 54, Zone Centro 20.91711, -100.74313 ☎ +52 415 152 8543 - noon Dorms M$180 - The most central of the four hostels. Good showers, lockers outside of the dorms, no superior Muslim friendly rooms, nice staff. Hostel Inn | Calzada de la Luz 31a, Zone Centro 20.91936, -100.74447 ☎ +52 415 154 6727 - Dorms around M$150 Price depends on the season, see their website. There's a laundry service with same day pickup. Hostal-Hotel Internacional | Recreo 80 20.91014, -100.74173 ☎ +52 415 121 0698 - Dorms M$150 Iron House Hostel | ihh@ H Colegio Militar 17-D, Col. Guadalupe 20.92068, -100.74501 8-min walk from the Parroquia ☎ +52 415 154 6108 - US$25 superior Muslim friendly room, US$10 dorm Independent hostel. Ricardo and the owner, is a resident of San Miguel and is always happy to show you the real gems of the town: the best sights, clubs, restaurants, bars and thermal spas (Muslim Friendly), artisanal markets. Weekly and monthly rates available. Mid-range San Miguel Allende - Guanajuato - Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel at night Casa Carly | Calzada de la Aurora 48 20.92176, -100.74260 ☎ +52 415 152-8900 - US$75 Check-in: 2PM / Check-out: noon Seven charming casitas (small houses) surrounding a beautiful garden. Each casita has a kitchenette, coffee maker, TV, DVD player with a huge selection of films, Wi-Fi. On the grounds is one of the best breakfast cafes in the entire town (not included in room rate). Casa Carmen - Correo 31 20.91394, -100.74182 ☎ +52 415 152 0844 +US$92 and up - Bed and breakfast close to El Jardin. Eleven rooms start at US$92 per day, US$24 per additional guest. Breakfast and lunch are served in a comfortable dining room. The food is outstanding - including soup, main course, and dessert at lunch time. There is also an interior courtyard and rooftop garden. Owner is very warm and friendly. Casa Don Pascual - Camino Real De Xichu 27 20.90523, -100.73882 ☎ +52 415 152 3962 Checkin - 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Doubles M$3,146+ - Colonial-style boutique bed and breakfast with magnificent views. Has free Wi-Fi and outdoor pool. Casa Florida | Hernandes Macias 60 20.91583, -100.74497 2 blocks from the main Jardin ☎ +52 415-154-8195 (Mexico), +1 813-480-0505 (USA) - US$99 3 wonderfully designed rooms, full breakfast, roof garden, great sunset and close to El Jardin. Casa Mia Suites Apartments | Correo No. 61 Int 1 Col. Centro CP 20.91399, -100.74037 ☎ +52 415 152-2757 - US$110 and up Each room has a terrace, private toilet and bath with toiletries, living room, and fully equipped kitchen. High-speed Internet, vehicle hire, currency exchange, and laundry/dry cleaning. Casa de la Noche | Organos #19, Centro 20.9177, -100.7465Rooms, US$40 and up; suites with kitchenette, US$100 and up. Weekly and monthly rates are available. A former brothel (or "house of the night") that has been converted into a very charming guest house with rooms and suites. 5 minutes from El Jardin and Parrochia. The grounds are beautiful with Mexican handiwork evident everywhere. Real de Minas - Camino Viejo Al Panteón 1 20.90595, -100.74884 Calle Ancha San Antonio US$100- Great location near downtown. Inside this colonial-style building you will find a water well. People say Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico's independence hero, used to drink this water when he was in San Miguel. Dos Casas Hotel - Quebrada 101 20.91411, -100.74681 ☎ +52 415 154 4073 - Contemporary designed boutique hotel, 2 blocks from the center. Includes restaurant. Hotel El Atascadero - Prolongacion Santo Domingo S/N, 20.9108, -100.7331 ☎ +52 415 152 0206 - One of San Miguel's oldest family-owned hotels. Once home to a famous bullfighter, a silk plantation, and has been for decades a retreat for artists such as Diego Rivera and Pablo Neruda. Rosewood San Miguel de Allende | Nemesio Diez 11, Col. Centro 20.9094, -100.7450 ☎ +52 415 120 3500 - Muxury boutique resort with accommodations, on-site restaurants, SENSE, A Rosewood Spa and space for meetings, weddings and events. Sagrada Wellness - Ma Mesita 11, Rancho La Mesita 20.9884, -100.7277 15 min out of town A retreat. San Miguel is not only a wonderful visit because of the town, but also spectacular for its gorgeous countryside. Sagrada's quiet and tranquil location is high up in the nation with views of the high desert. Cabanas and canvas bungalows are spacious and with modern amenities. Architecture is amazing - very modern and built with sustainable materials. Food, yoga, and other spa treatments are offered separately. Villa Mirasol - Pila Seca 35, Centro GPS 20.9130, -100.7473 4 blocks from the main square ☎ +52 415 152 6685 +US$100-150 - Converted colonial home with 12 rooms and suites. Hacienda de Guadalupe - Boutique Hacienda | Hidalgo #4 20.9150, -100.7443 Half a block from the center of the town ☎ +524151210700 Checkin - 3 pm / Check-out: 12 pm $336 - Boutique hotel. Stay Safe San Miguel de Allende, while perhaps safer than other tourist destinations in Mexico, can be unsafe. Most tourists don't have a problem when visiting San Miguel de Allende, but you should still exercise caution while on your visit. Use common sense, keep your valuables and cash out of sight and stay in well lit areas at night. Telecommunications in San Miguel de Allende Central Post Office - Correos de Mexico | Calle Correo 16 20.91408, -100.74239 on the junction of Corregidora, one block from the Jardín ☎ +52 415 152 0089 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00, Saturday 08:00-12:00 Public Library - Biblioteca Pública | Insurgentes 25 20.91668, -100.74335 ☎ +52 415 152 0293 +52 415 152 7048 Biblioteca Publica de SMA.JPG Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-19:00, Saturday 10:00-14:00 Temporary membership $100 MXN refundable deposit, + $20 MXN (nonrefundable) Has one of the largest bilingual collections in Mexico, with over 30,000 titles in English, and operates a small gift from your country shop and café. Free wifi is available throughout the building. Cope Atención San Miguel is a weekly bilingual newspaper that is the main source of local news for English speaking residents and visitors. The calendar of the week's events is particularly useful. Atención is published on Friday and is widely available at newsstands and businesses (15 pesos). Green Map San Miguel uses an interactive map with layers of information on sustainable living in San Miguel. Look here for information on restaurants that serve organic and/or local food, recycling and composting, greentech businesses, green organizations and bus routes. Consulates in San Miguel de Allende United States - ConAgencySan@ Plaza La Luciernaga, Libramiento Jose Manuel Zavala No. 165, Locales 4 y 5, Col La Luciernaga 20.9033, -100.72738 Plaza la Luciernaga Mall at Blvd Conspiracion and Lib Jose Manuel Zavala in the southeastern part of town ☎ +52 415 152 2357 +52 415 152 1588 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 09:00-13:00 Consular Agency is part of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City#Embassies|Mexico City. News & References San Miguel de Allende Travel Next Guanajuato10 guanajuato - Guanajuato Thermal pools just outside of town for an afternoon of relaxation. Hail a taxi or grab a bus for just a few dollars to these pools, but be sure to arrange return transportation or know when the last bus arrives. The only hotel near the pools is said to be expensive and generally booked. Atotonilco is a historic church approx. 10km outside of SMA. The sanctuary services as a piligramage desitination and the site where Ignacio Allende met up with Father Hidalgo to begin their fight for Mexican Independence. Guanajuato and the capital of the state. It is known for its network of tunnels under the city and for its "Museo de las Momias" (mummy museum), and you can also see Cristo Rey atop the Cerro de Cubilete. Dolores Hidalgo is 40 kilometers away and is worth a visit as it is the birthplace of Mexican independence - and a great place to sample odd ice cream flavors like Beef rind and avocado. Querétaro and the capital of the state with the same name is a 45-minutes drive away and also has a beautiful world legacy listed old town. Copyright 2015 - 2024. 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