San Miguel de Allende

Cuna de Allende 1· Expensive

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.

by the Jardín

The marvelous pink granite parish church, looking like an ornate candy 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…

Canal y Hernández Macías s/n

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.

San Francisco s/n

Built toward the end of the 18th century, this is a good example of Mexican Baroque architecture.

Plaza Cívica s/n

Built in the 17th century and notable for the scalloped stone dome over the main entrance.

Insurgentes s/n

Completed in 1714, the church features a delicately-carved pink sandstone façade.

Fábrica la Aurora, Local 5-B· Free

An 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.

Hernández Macías 75

An annual festival featuring internationally renowned quartets and soloists. Concerts are held in a number of venues, including the Teatro Angela Peralta.

Hernández Macías 82

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.

· Free

This annual parade is unique to San Miguel, with thousands of participants clothed in outlandish and colorful costumes and tossing candy into crowds of spectators.

A week of festivities celebrating the Feast Day of San Miguel's patron saint.

Celebrated with impressive and touching parades.

A good place to start eating traditional Mexican dishes for a low price. You find the restaurants with eating tables further inside of the mercado. The restaurants are open daily 8:30-17:00 (they close two hours before the markets closes)

Insurgentes 202

You get for example 4 tasty tacos with salad on top (Dec 2021). Also offered are 4 enchiladas and gorditas. It's open 17:30-21:00.

Mesones 21

You can choose one kind of meat for your Chinese dish and get it (Dec 2021). Open daily 10:30-20:00.

Insurgentes 144

You get a half grilled chicken with chiles and tortillas (Dec 2021).

Some walking minutes out of the center. It has comidas corridas. Open daily.

Hidalgo 90

In a nice environment you get a comida corrida (Dec 2021).

Correo 31

Bed and breakfast close to El Jardin. 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.

Calzada de la Aurora 48

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.

20 min walk from the Jardín

A clean, comfy and friendly alternative to hotels, the Casita is social like a hostel and far more private. Includes a fully-equipped kitchen where guests can cook any time. Clean and well-maintained.

Camino Real De Xichu 27· Cheap

Colonial-style boutique bed and breakfast with magnificent views. Has free Wi-Fi and outdoor pool.

8-min walk from the Parroquia

Independent hostel. Ricardo, 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, hot springs, artisanal markets. Weekly and monthly rates available.

Calzada de la Luz 31a, Zona Centro

Price depends on the season. In December 2021 it wasfor a dorm bed without breakfast. There's a laundry service with same day pickup.