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Inside Background
Architecture 
Although San Miguel was founded in the 1540s, the town you see today dates...
Last edited: 03 May 2009
Health & Safety 
San Miguel de Allende does not have a huge problem with crime, but you need to...
Last edited: 12 May 2009
Neighborhoods 
Most tourists are likely to spend the bulk of their time in the Centro, the...
Last edited: 06 May 2009
Recommended Reading 
Local Authors  The following books are written by San Miguel de Allende locals...
Last edited: 09 January 2009
Tourist Board Info 
Some people say that in San Miguel Allende, foreigners outnumber locals. Based...
Last edited: 08 October 2009
Weather & When to Go 
San Miguel de Allende is in central Mexico -- prepare for extremes! The weather...
Last edited: 09 January 2009
Places with Free Wifi 
Many if not most hotels, B&Bs and rentals in San Miguel offer free Wifi. It...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
Studying Art in San Miguel 
San Miguel Allende boasts some of the best art schools in Mexico. In no other...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The closest airport to San Miguel is Leon/Bajio (BJX), with frequent flights to...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Getting Around 
Since San Miguel is located in a mountainous region, it is not surprisingly...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
Public Transportation 
Downtown San Miguel is small enough to be explored on foot. The streets are...
Last edited: 03 May 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxi cabs are cheap and plentiful.  Standard fare within town is $25P, more at...
Last edited: 20 September 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
For relaxation, visit one of the hot springs out of town on the road to Dolores...
Last edited: 12 May 2009
Events & Festivals 
San Miguel is not a big city, but there's always something going on. Whether...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
Family Travel 
Exploring San Miguel requires a lot of walking -- a fact to keep in mind...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
Museums & Attractions 
San Miguel Allende is a museum in itself. The mix of indigenous cultures...
Last edited: 10 April 2009
The Performing Arts 
San Miguel plays host to the performing arts throughout the year and a good way...
Last edited: 09 January 2009
Shopping 
Need a toothbrush? Deodorant? No worries. These items will not be hard to come...
Last edited: 03 May 2009
Best sunset views 
Visit San Miguel's botanical garden, Charco del Ingenio, in the late afternoon...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
Boutiques 
With the exception of a department store on the road out of town, shops in San...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
Charco del Ingenio Botanical Garden 
This is one of the best botanical gardens in Mexico and an important centre for...
Last edited: 10 January 2009
House & Garden Tours 
These are organised by the public library (Biblioteca) and set off from there...
Last edited: 12 May 2009
Local Walks 
Volunteers offer informative guided walks around town most days of the week...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
Long & Short Term Home Rentals 
Living in San Miguel de Allende with all the comforts of home (and often less...
Last edited: 04 September 2009
Studying Spanish in San Miguel 
With so many foreigners around town, and with so many waiters and shop staff...
Last edited: 14 July 2009
Bellas Artes 
San Miguel's premier school for the arts offers classes in photography...
Last edited: 07 May 2009
Canada de la Virgen, S.P.R. de R.L. 
Santuario Canada de la Virgin. Get in touch with nature - espace the cafe life...
Last edited: 26 October 2009
Casa del Mayorazgo de Canal 
An impressive mansion on the Jardín, now occupied by a bank.
Last edited: 07 May 2009
El Charco del Ingenio 
This 200-acre nature reserve has a variety of native vegetation and cacti...
Last edited: 10 May 2009
El Escondido 
El Escondido is one of San Miguel's famus hot springs. Located several km out...
Last edited: 08 May 2009
El Jardin 
At the heart of San Miguel's historic centre sits the Jardín: not strictly...
Last edited: 07 May 2009
Fabrica La Aurora 
Don't miss visiting this very beautiful building with fabulous shops!  It is...
Last edited: 04 December 2009
Galeria Atenea 
Well-established gallery in attractive colonial building selling paintings...
Last edited: 08 May 2009
Galeria San Miguel 
San Miguel is chockablock with art galleries selling works with local and...
Last edited: 08 May 2009
House of the Inquisitor 
Casa del Inquisidor (Cuadrante 36): seat of the Spanish Inquisition from 1780...
Last edited: 07 May 2009
Iglesia de la Concepcion 
Its neoclassical dome can be seen far and wide and was supposedly modelled on...
Last edited: 07 May 2009
Jail of the Inquisition 
Few prisoners were actually held here as it was built not long before...
Last edited: 07 May 2009
Juarez Park 
Attractive, leafy park a short walk from the Jardín. Has a popular basket ball...
Last edited: 07 May 2009
La Gruta 
La Gruta is the only hotspring directly on the San Miguel-Dolores road. Indoor...
Last edited: 08 May 2009
Mercado Ignacio Ramirez 
The more central of San Miguel's two downtown markets also has an artesan...
Last edited: 07 May 2009
Museo de San Miguel de Allende 
Birthplace of Ignacio de Allende, one of the heroes of the Mexican independence...
Last edited: 10 April 2009
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel 
Regarded as the symbol of San Miguel, this pastel pink and orange neo-Gothic...
Last edited: 07 May 2009
Zocalo 
Throughout Mexico, the word "Zócalo" is used for the main plaza or square. in...
Last edited: 18 June 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Restaurant recommendations  Ristorante de Andrea (inside Hacienda de Landeta, 3...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
Dining with a View 
 Don't miss the rooftop atmosphere in San Miguel! Sunsets are spectacular! Try...
Last edited: 06 July 2008
Outdoor Dining 
Bistro Los Senderos is a new restaurant overlooking acres of parklands, clean...
Last edited: 03 May 2009
Special Occasion Dining 
Fancy restaurants come and go in San Miguel and a 'hot' tip today could be...
Last edited: 07 November 2009
Bistro Los Senderos 
Semi-open-air restaurant in countryside just outside San Miguel, easily...
Last edited: 02 July 2009
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Inside Mexico: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
    The national currency of Mexico is the Peso.  When you see prices listed...
Last edited: 13 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
As of January 23, 2007, passports will be required for all U.S. citizens...
Last edited: 05 December 2009
Emergencies 
Puerto Vallarta  When a car accident occurs in Puerta Vallarta all cars...
Last edited: 25 April 2008
Important Phrases 
Phrases and words that may be helpful to you while in Mexico include: The...
Last edited: 08 December 2009
Telephones 
52 (Five Two) is the International Country Code for calling Mexico. 00 (zero...
Last edited: 31 July 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
GUIDE TO TIPPING IN MEXICO Tipping guidelines for Mexico are nearly the same...
Last edited: 11 August 2009
Arrival at Mexico City airport 
Benito Juarez airport (MEX) serving Mexico City is modern and efficient. There...
Last edited: 02 December 2009
Arrival at PVR 
Below is a step-by-step description of what to expect when arriving at the...
Last edited: 11 July 2006
ATMS and Credit Cards 
You can use a checking bankcard, credit card or debit card, and will find ATM...
Last edited: 17 October 2009
Bus Travel  
For those of you who haven't used it, Mexico has an excellent intercity bus...
Last edited: 09 May 2009
Currency While in Mexico 
Mexico ’s national currency is the Peso.  Though some merchants both along the...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Driving in Mexico 
Although Mexico is a big country, it can be easily travelled by car - if you...
Last edited: 26 January 2009
Embassies & Consulates (US/Canada) 
UNITED STATES United States Embassy in Mexico : Paseo de la Reforma 305, Col...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
Phoning Abroad 
In the past the least expensive means to call the U.S., Canada or Europe from...
Last edited: 07 June 2008
Public Safety & Security 
Concerns for safety and security in Mexico have risen steadily over the past...
Last edited: 23 June 2009
Timeshare and Consumer Complaints  
The following is from Profeco, the Mexican Governments Consumer Agency for...
Last edited: 15 June 2007
Vallarta Safety 
Vallarta was extremely safe, not as much anymore.  It is about as safe as most...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
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