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In Town
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel

 

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Jardín Principal, San Miguel de Allende, Gto. 37700, Mexico
The pink neo-gothic church at the heart of town, best seen from a rooftop bar at golden hour.

Charco del Ingenio

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S/N Paloma, San Miguel de Allende, Gto. 37720
A botanical garden and nature reserve, great for a morning walk or birdwatching.

El Mirador

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92 Salida Real a Querétaro, San Miguel de Allende, Gto. 37774
The classic panoramic viewpoint over the city, especially at sunset.

Fábrica la Aurora

 

 

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S/N Calzada de La Aurora, San Miguel de Allende, Gto. 37710
A converted textile factory now full of galleries and design studios, good for an easy afternoon.

Ignacio Ramírez Market

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s/n Colegio, San Miguel de Allende, Gto. 37700
Mercado de Artesanías / Mercado Ignacio Ramírez for shopping, leather goods, textiles.

 

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Just Outside Town

Cañada de la Virgen

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Carretera San Miguel de Allende - Guanuajuto, Km 9.5, San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
A pre-Hispanic pyramid site about 25 minutes outside town, guided tours only.

Atotonilco

 

 

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Atotonilco, Gto. 37893
A UNESCO sanctuary church.

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Day Trips

Dolores Hidalgo

 

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Dolores Hidalgo, Gto.
The birthplace of Mexican independence, famous for its ice cream flavors.

Bernal

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Bernal, Qro. 76680
Dominated by the Peña de Bernal, one of the tallest monoliths in the world, right above the town square. You can hike a moderate 2-hour round trip up the accessible lower section for panoramic views. Good food scene, known for blue-corn gorditas and cheese bread.

Guanajuato

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guanajuato, Gto.
UNESCO World Heritage city, and a very popular full-day trip: colorful hillside streets, the Callejón del Beso, mummy museum, and a much bigger food/bar scene than San Miguel de Allende.