San Miguel de Allende Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Beautiful 16th to19th century buildings, superb food, numerous galleries with top quality art 


Con

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 You will wish you were the only tourist to find this gem. 


In a nutshell

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 Worth a few days of relaxing and touring surrounding towns 

 

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Things to Do  

SMA is far nicer and more fun than any of the...

SMA is far nicer and more fun than any of the..., San Miguel de Allende

 rickls Says:  It's easy to take a bus from Guanajuato to San Miguel de Allende. And well worth it. SMA is far nicer and more fun than any of the cities you've mentioned.You might want to check out alternative lodging at a hostel or even run an ad on the Yahoo Civil List for SMA.You might... 

Horseback riding

Horseback riding, San Miguel de Allende

 mommaloo81 Says:  I highly recommend Xotolar Ranch Adventures for horseback riding. in San Miguel. Tomas Morin picked us up at our hotel in San Miguel and took us to his family's ranch. We went riding on a rugged trail through the countryside, up and down a canyon and through a river. As a... 

Hotels  

Casa de Sierra Nevada

 1 Review and 196 Opinions  Casa de Sierra Nevada captures the essence of Colonial Mexico. The hotel is located near the town... 

Casa de Liza

 2 Reviews and 40 Opinions  My wife and I stayed at the Casa Liza hotel in San Miguel de Allende during the weekend of February... 

Restaurants  

Cafe Contento: Great bagels

Cafe Contento: Great bagels, San Miguel de Allende

 ciaobella55 Says:  The cafe is set in a tiny piazza, with lots of greenery. The owners are always smiling and welcoming, and they remember you!It always seems busy which is a good signService is fast and friendly, and the prices excellent The caffe latte comes in a mug and is great vaue for... 

Casino Bar: Good food at bargain price

Casino Bar: Good food at bargain price, San Miguel de Allende

 ciaobella55 Says:  If you're looking for a well-priced hearty meal in SMA, try this restaurant. Right in the centre 1 minute from the Cathedral, it serves 2 courses with a drink for 79 pesos (about $7). There is a choice of 2 soups and 4 mains - crumbed beef, grilled chicken, fish or stuffed... 

La Crepe: Perfecto in food and ambience

La Crepe: Perfecto in food and ambience, San Miguel de Allende

 waldort Says:  Recently opened 3 minutes from the Jardin, this darling restaurant has both a lovely inside dining room and a beautiful patio. Sitting in either place is tranquil. The food is international, with emphasis on crepes, both dessert and savory, accompanied by a lovely house... 

DILA'S GALERIA RESTAURANT: ECLECTIC NOUVEUX SRI LANKAN

DILA'S GALERIA RESTAURANT: ECLECTIC NOUVEUX SRI LANKAN, San Miguel de Allende

 ViajesdelMundo Says:  THE OWNER OF THE RESTAURANT IS SRI LANKAN AND HAS LIVED AND STUDIED CUISINE IN SWITZERLAND; THEREFORE HAS DEVELOPED AN INDIVIDUAL HIGH-STYLED SRI LANKAN MENU.I WAS WITH A FEW OTHER PEOPLE AND EVERYTHING WE HAD WAS WONDERFUL. VERY LOVELY SETTING, WITH LOTS OF ART WORK AND... 

Tio Lucas: Think Margaritas

Tio Lucas: Think Margaritas, San Miguel de Allende

 searcey Says:  The cesear salad is made tableside and is wonderful. It is enough for 2 unless you are making it your meal. They also have great garlic soup. I find that most soups in restaurants in Mexico are great. The wait staff are great and have a lot of patience in helping American's... 

Azafran: Don't miss the sugar free dessert

Azafran: Don't miss the sugar free dessert, San Miguel de Allende

 searcey Says:  The restaurant/lounge is bright, contemporary and inviting. Owner/designer/chef Luis Maubecín provides a guilt free gourmet menu for the discriminating palate, in a relaxing atmosphere, with superb service. Luis feels passionately that a delicious gourmet meal can be... 

San Agustin: Churros and coffee

San Agustin: Churros and coffee, San Miguel de Allende

 searcey Says:  Great breakfast and churros. Also a great place to run into people you have met around town. It is crowded for breakfast so get there early or plan to wait in line. Great place to stop during the day for a quick pick up and place to regroup for the rest of the day of... 

Nightlife  

Bola Ocho: Authentic Pool Hall

Bola Ocho: Authentic Pool Hall, San Miguel de Allende

 ViejoGringo Says:  It doesn't have a sign and doesn't advertise, but it is the real deal: an upstairs pool hall with a dozen or so tables where the locals, both Mexican and gringo like to hang out, shoot some pool and have a beer. Not a heavy scene, it caters to grandpas, teenagers and anyone... 

Transportation  

Transportation to/from San Miguel de allende

Transportation to/from San Miguel de allende, San Miguel de Allende

 Myridetosma Says:  Hi, we are a Transportation Company placed in San Miguel de Allende, we offer ground transportation to/from Leon (BJX), Queretaro (Qro), Mexico city (MEX) airports Prices Leon and Queretaro ---> San Miguel 70 Dollars-Car 100 Dollars-SuburbanMexico ---> San Miguel 200... 

Airport transportation Renting a car in San Miguel

Airport transportation Renting a car in San Miguel, San Miguel de Allende

 CarmenCarmena Says:  I would recommend www.sanmiguelsupershuttle.comThey have good pricing and reliable services. I have used them many times, and have recommended to others. Rent a car at San Miguel Rent a Car on Calle Codo. Owner Jose Antonio is very amenable to negotiable multiple day rates.... 

Shopping  

Mariel Artesanias: Great pewter and silverware

Mariel Artesanias: Great pewter and silverware, San Miguel de Allende

 ciaobella55 Says:  The young woman who owns the shop is so helpful and friendly. It has a great selection of unique crafts at excellent prices A pewter jewellery box for 60 pesosLovely trivets in pewter for 25 pesosPewter salad servers 60 pesosInteresting crosses from 10 pesos Great prices... 

Arlequin: Bargain Artesania

Arlequin: Bargain Artesania, San Miguel de Allende

 ciaobella55 Says:  This shop has all sorts of local artesania from wall art to pottery to candles and holders. It's all at a bargain price, even cheaper than in the artesan market nearby.For example I bought a set of 3 canvases 80cm x 33cm each - for 220 pesos all 3.The interesting ceramic... 

Local Customs  

Look at the local policemen... aren't they cute?!

Look at the local policemen... aren't they cute?!, San Miguel de Allende

 Laura_Mexico Says:  They don't look really aggressive or impressing but they certainly look pittoresque and even cute. You will see them riding their horses around the streets in downtown and the central park, and I'm sure their main goal is to guide and inform tourists & people in general... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Shipping Company not to use

Shipping Company not to use, San Miguel de Allende

 lel733 Says:  Contracted with Destino's Shipping, a moving company in San Miguel, to transport my belongings from San Miguel de Allende to Florida...was told the moving truck would be only a day or two behind me, and would meet me at my new home....they never arrived. To date, I have... 

Don't deal w/ Royalty Real Estate - Bill Rodman!

Don't deal w/ Royalty Real Estate - Bill Rodman!, San Miguel de Allende

 CarmenCarmena Says:  Avoid doing business with him or his company Royalty Real Estate in Centro. You can talk to me or my lawyer to see how he ripped off my family of $37,500 and took the money for himself! They withheld important information from us, and worked against our interest. We are... 

Tourist Traps  

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, MEXICO

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, MEXICO, San Miguel de Allende

 espejo Says:  Please, do not go there. The owner, an italian guy called Pablo was mean!, we were with our travel guide named "el Caballo" a typical mexican person, and he didn't like the way this guy looked, and all of the suddent we were thrown out. Not tio mention the food, just... 

La Terraza: do not eat in this restaurant

La Terraza: do not eat in this restaurant, San Miguel de Allende

 Jordioc Says:  We ate at the La Terraza restaurant in August of 2007. The place clearly ows its abundant clientele to its location, right next to the astonishing church of Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel (on Sollana street), the main religious temple in town. The menu looked overpriced... 

Favorites  

A nice church very close to downtown

A nice church very close to downtown, San Miguel de Allende

 Laura_Mexico Says:  This is San Francisco Temple.... I would have loved to see the inside of the church but unfortunately there was a funeral taking place in front of the main door when we passed by (before leaving town) and we could not go in. The architecture of the facade and the dome - not... 

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