Things to do in San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende is famous for its intense cultural and artistic life, as well as its impressive architecture that inherits a lot of pre -Hispanic culture, without leaving aside its roots. The above, framed by a dazzling landscape of mountains, ravines, valleys and paths that will fascinate you. In this special point of the Mexican Republic, it will be surprised with the variety of music, fashion, cinema and religious festivities that are held. Its gastronomy, rich in flavors and made based on a fusion of recipes from the closest cities, as well as those of the traditional Mexican cuisine, is truly unique and can be enjoyed in small coffees, or in old restored colonial houses.

The hot weather predominates in the region, ideal for walking through its streets or sitting for coffee in the colonial courtyard of some of its restaurants, Undoubtedly, the attractiveness that impacts this city most is its architecture, in which perfectly preserved constructions predominate dating from the 18th century, which fuse various styles of singular beauty.

The parish of San Miguel Arcángel is the symbol of the city, restored in 1880 and whose interior retains the parish of San Miguel Arcángel beautiful canvases and a neoclassical decorative style, The House of the Mayorazgo of the Canal Intermingles the French Baroque and the Italian Renaissance and was built at the end of the 18th century by Manuel Tomás de la Canal. The Temple of San Francisco is considered a jewel of Churrigueresco in the country, as well as the Oratory of San Felipe Neri, the temple of the Immaculate Conception or the Historical Museum Casa de Allende, which are of great historical value in the city.

A Guide to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Guide to San Miguel de Allende

Where is San Miguel de Allende?

Is located in the eastern part of the state of Guanajuato 60 kilometers from the capital of Querétaro, 94 kilometers from the city of Guanajuato and 41 kilometers from Dolores Hidalgo.

The Best Time to Visit San Miguel de Allende

Neither the coldest nor the hottest season is intolerable. There is never a terrible time to go there in terms of the weather.

The hottest month is May, when daytime highs occasionally reach the mid 80s and low 90s. Despite this, the environment is generally agreeable throughout the entire year.

Although it rarely rains full day, the rainy season runs from June to October. Expect nighttime temperatures to drop significantly if you’re going in December or January; packing a jacket is essential.

Nevertheless, most of the year is still characterized by sunny, pleasant days during the day.

Things to do in San Miguel de Allende

A walk through the city represents an attraction on its own, from the beautiful colonial and shocking temples, to its interesting historic center in which endless details that will capture their attention, such as its large old -carved doors, balconies of Forged iron, carved quarry, painted ornamental ceramics and many patios with flowers with flowers everywhere.

In addition to its rich architecture, you can visit museums, a theater, cultural centers, art galleries and a bullring, is also a possessor of many natural attractions, including relaxing hot springs, a botanical garden and beautiful fresh water springs.

It has more than 1,100 kilometers of roads that you can travel, by mountain bike, on horseback or why not, for most adventurers in a “all -terrain” vehicle. There is everything for all, including a golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus and numerous ideal spas to consent.

Its construction dates from the seventeenth century, although in 1880 Zeferino Gutiérrez completely changed its facade, who, inspired by European cathedrals, created a shocking neo -Gothic style that made it one of the most photographed cathedrals in all of Mexico.

Main square

In the heart of the city is this beautiful garden with wrought iron benches and the traditional kiosk in its central part. An ideal space to sit down in the shadow of the laurels or why not, to use its laptop, since it has wireless Internet service.

Channel Mayorazgo House

In this neoclassical style mansion, the wealthy family of the Canal lived, its main attraction is its great carved gate, which at the time symbolized the status of those who inhabited the property and that today, is a bank branch.

Temple of conception

The locals know him as “the nuns`” because it is a convent belonging to the order of the Immaculate Conception. The Church was built between 1755 and 1842, and it was Zeferino Gutiérrez who in 1891 built its important dome inspired by the Church of the invalides in Paris.

Temple of Our Lady of Health

Temple of Our Lady of Health This temple dates back to the 18th century and served as a chapel for the school of San Francisco de Sales. In its porch you can see a large carved shell, focused by a single eye within a triangle, symbol of God’s omnipresence, and not as some popular myths that speak of the quality of this church of healing diseases of eyes of eyes of eyes of eyes

San Francisco Temple

Temple of San Francisco The construction of this Church took 20 years, hence in its architecture the different styles that were taken with the passage of time can be observed. Its facade is of the purest churrigueresco style, with a wide variety of figures carved in stone and columns, although its bell tower of the year 1799 is neoclassical style.

Allende Casa Museum

Ignacio Allende Casa Museum was born Ignacio Allende and today is a museum dedicated completely to this important character and his role in the history of Mexican independence. This building dates from the 18th century and is baroque style, with details in stone and wrought iron, which was how the houses of the rich Spanish nobility were built.

Cultural Center “El Nigromante”

It is known simply as Fine Arts, although its full name is the National Institute of Fine Arts. In this center you can learn drawing, painting, sculpture, music and dance, being very famous for possessing the unfinished murals of Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros. It also has a museum, an auditorium, two art galleries and coffee.

Public Library

Public Library This is considered the second largest library in Mexico with publications of texts in English. Its beautiful building has a beautiful inner courtyard, a reading room, an auditorium and an area with computers with access to the Internet.

Atotonilco Sanctuary

Located in the town of Atotonilco, whose name means “place of hot water” due to the springs that are close. The town is located 8 kilometers from the city. The sanctuary was founded by Father Luis Felipe Neri de Alfaro and has been a place of worship and pilgrimage since its construction in 1740. It consists of 6 attached chapels, 206 pieces of religious art, as well as made murals to the fresco that adorn the walls and ceilings . The sanctuary is part of the history of the War of Independence of Mexico, because its main altar was taken from the first banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe by the priest Miguel Hidalgo.

Singan Botanical Garden

In this research center more than a thousand species of cactus can be found, with several microclimates and even an orchid. In its surroundings, several Spa hotels and the comforting thermal waters are located.

Thermal waters

In the municipality you can find delicious springs of thermal and alkaline waters such as Cieneguita, Montecillo, Atotonilco, Taboada and El Cortijo, in addition to sulfurous waters with a temperature of 39 ° C.

Bullring

The Plaza de Toros Oriente, where he can admire the great killers with their bright and colorful costumes facing their wild opponents. This was built in 1956 and has a capacity for 3,000 spectators.

Paseo del Chorro

This fresh spring was very important for the life of the city because it supplied water to the town for centuries. Today it is a tourist place that has bathrooms, a chapel and a temple.

El Charco del Ingenio

The extensive land includes a greenhouse of Mexican plants, mainly cacti, as well as a greenhouse with public sale, remains of a colonial aqueduct and a reserve with native and migratory birds. On the site, you will find beautiful roads that allow you to enjoy a bike ride, walk or climb the canyon walls that offer excellent bird observation opportunities.

SanMiguelada

One of the traditional festivities of the city, is the Sanmiguelada (term that was derived from the famous Spanish party “Pamplonada”).

Every third Saturday of September, since 1973, an event has been organized where more than 20,000 brave people from all over the country and the world meet in the city center to face a dozen or more bulls in Lidia.

If you are not so brave, you can be close to the bulls and see the show behind the protection metal fence or comfortably in some establishment conditioned with screens, following the transmission of the local channel.

Not everything is dangerous in this party, there are also parades and parties full of color. View a white shirt and red scarf to be “ad hoc” with the festivities.

Angela Peralta Theater

Angela Peralta Theater inaugurated in 1873 with the presentation of Ángela Peralta, the most famous Mexican soprano of that time, the theater, designed for opera presentations, is currently an elegant meeting point of national and foreign artists, who act in varied events such as The International Guitar Festival, the Jazz Festival and the Chamber Music Festival.

Oratorio San Felipe Neri

Its construction began in 1712 in an old chapel that belonged to the mulatto population of San Miguel. It is quite interesting for its beautiful recharged decoration with golden walls and altars.

Parque Benito Juárez

Founded at the beginning of the 20th century, this park was designed in French style with ponds, sources, ancient bridges, wrought iron benches and wide paths. It has children’s games and eating areas. Its beautiful gardens have trees from the region such as Moras, Nogales and Chirimoyas.

Instituto Allende

Were built by the Canal’s family in the seventeenth century as a retirement place. It is an old house full of interesting courtyards, an art gallery, restaurant and a chapel that has some colonial frescoes. In 1951 the site became an art institute that offers silverware, ceramic and Spanish courses.

Nightlife bars, clubs and coffees

The nights are very varied and fun, bars, restaurants and clubs can be found for all ages and tastes. If you prefer, a night walk through its Bohemian streets will allow you to discover the essence of this magical colonial town.

It is very common to celebrate, people take to the streets to honor their heroes, patron saints, or simply to have fun. Proof of this are the traditional “Callejonada”, which are a verbena of typical joy of the state of Guanajuato and that can live when San Miguel Allende visits. For its part, the Angela Peralta Theater is a great opportunity to enjoy good concerts and the most varied music festivals.

Whether you prefer an intimate dinner in an old colonial mansion, a different evening in a courtyard in the moonlight, or dance until dawn in some city club, the city awaits you with endless options to choose the one that loves you the most.

Berlin Bistro Bar

Excellent German food and a cold beer, Berlin is the best place to start one night, Botanas, beer and a good atmosphere are the necessary elements, of which it can be found here. Although they close early, it is worth knowing this bistro.

Callejoneadas

A very common show of the state of Guanajuato and, which is repeated in the city, is the famous “Callejonada”. Every Friday and Saturday a group of cheerful students, with costumes of seventeenth -century Spain, meets in the main square to start this colorful and picturesque tradition.

These young people are grouped into the so called “Estudiantina”, which as a serenade, are traveling through the streets of the city singing typical songs, some related to the famous local legends. Usually the alleyways start at 8:00 at night and last approximately one hour and a quarter. Those who want to join them can do it, since it is a way of learning and living the culture of the place.

Chocolate Lounge

Chocolate Lounge is an excellent place to enjoy live DJs, alternative music or house and for people of diverse interests. Located in the Historic Center, in front of the Angela Peralta Theater, it is perfect to finish a night of club.

El Grito

El Grito is the ideal place to dance with fashion music, people are of all ages and tastes, so the repertoire that mixes the DJ is varied, a situation that has characterized this popular antrum. Come and enjoy the unmatched atmosphere with the special touch that only Sanmiguelenses know how to give fun.

Harry’s New Orleans Cafe & Oyster Bar

Harry ‘S This bar/restaurant offers new style jazz and exquisite Cajún-Criollo food. The decoration of this restaurant reminds me of the streets of Bourbon and Bienville, where you can feel as if you are going through the French picture. They serve delicious shrimp cocktails, seafood broth and oyster as well as having a well equipped bar.

La Fragua

The forge this bohemian bar is located in the center of the city. Usually, eighties and seventies frequent the forge to have a drink or listen to music. It is known for its warm service, the well equipped bar and its pretty decoration.

Leonardo’s y Mama’s Bar

There are two sections of Mama Mía Restaurant: Leonardo ‘Sy Mama’s Bar. The two have an excellent party atmosphere and play music for all tastes and ages. Leonardo ‘S in particular offers sauce, rock and funk to dance all night.

Mechicano’s

Mechicano’s according to locals is the most chic club in San Miguel, with several sections such as its spectacular bar, the terrace, “the fourth of the Santitos” and an area decorated exclusively with religious motifs. His DJ’s play the best music of the moment and there are also live events. It is located in the Centro neighborhood.

Motel Beat

Motel Beat A different place to have a very good time in San Miguel, listening to good music and enjoying the great beverage bar. Without a doubt, one of the favorite places of young Sanmiguelense.

Tapas y Tinis

Tapas and tinis is a different space for those nostalgic of the music of the ’70 and the Rock & Roll. On Fridays and Saturdays you can enjoy live shows, as well as a great variety of Martinis of 8 ounces! It is located in the city center.

Z Club

The concept of Z Club is sophistication, with an Avant-Guard touch, courtesy of Sutka Productions, the same company that has directed campaigns of Revlon, Gucci and Chanel. The concept is unique, the environment and design are fashionable and very fashionable. Wait for the unexpected.

Shopping Crafts, Souvenirs and more

One of the most wanted destinations for tourism from all over the world anxious to obtain the beautiful works of art that occur here. The artisans of this city make beautiful brass objects, Paper Maché, wool, blown glass, carved in quarries and ceramics. It compares San Miguel with a great bazaar where it is possible to find valuable pieces of art, beautiful furniture, mirrors, candiles, wrought iron items, wax figures brought from Salamanca, Mayolic of Guanajuato and Talavera de Dolores Hidalgo.

This city was in the colonial era an important shopping center, because there was the silver that was sent to Mexico City from the mines of Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí and Zacatecas. At present, due to the extraordinary quality of products that are worked here, these are mainly exported to Europe and the United States.

In the surrounding area, known as the dam, you can find beautiful objects of everyday use, manufacturing of tin objects, furniture and even figures carved in mosque wood. Every year in the second half of November, the important wool and brass fair is organized, in order to promote the crafts of local artists.

A walk through this great bazaar that includes art galleries, markets and shops, is also a tour of the rich Mexican culture and history, materialized in the creations of our artists and artisans.

Mercado de Artesanías

In this traditional handicraft market you can acquire a wide variety of typical regional products, as well as the classic travel souvenirs. From beautiful pieces of silver, talavera ornaments and paper Maché, to wrought iron articles.
This large market is located in the center area, with several accesses, such as Loreto Street, the famous clock or Calle Hidalgo.

La Antigua Casa Canela

The old Canela house is located on Umarán Street , being very famous for its exclusive decorative designs, furniture, beautiful sources and home accessories. I will be surprised with the beauty of decorative objects, pieces of art and antiques that can be found in this prestigious local San Miguel.

El Guajuye

El Guajuye is The First Blown Glass Factory in the Central Region of Mexico. In Order Not to Lose Such Ancient Tradition, This Technique has Been Perfecting Over Time. At present, it has established itself as the best blown glass factory in the country that also exports its products to America, Europe and Oceania.

Anima

In this exclusive local, Lucinda Johnson designs and markets exclusive decorative ceramics painted totally by hand, as well as tile mosaics. In Anima you can find more than 80 models of hand -painted mosaics and relief, all exclusive and great beauty designs.

Galerías de Arte

There are a lot of art galleries, where artists exhibit and sell their works, becoming an almost unique opportunity to obtain an original high quality piece and Mexican artists.
In the Carlos Muro Gallery photographs, paintings, hand -made copper and beautiful sculptures are exhibited. If you visit the Christina Sol Gallery, in the Colinas de San Miguel, you will find the best works of this artist, having the opportunity to see her in her creation process.

La Bottega di Casa

Based on elaboration techniques that were born in Italy, here you can find the best designs in whites, as well as home accessories, elaborated by true Mexican artists. From sheets to linen tablecloths, an exclusive variety of European and United States fabrics, as well as a wide and select range of upholstery fabrics.

Kelli Brown Jewelry

Can be admired in international jewelry designs in gold and silver, also using extraordinary precious and semi -precious stones in the creation of unique models. The service you provide is so exclusive that if you request it, a driver will go through you to take it to the premises located in a beautiful and ancient Mexican farm.

San Miguel Shoe

Has several branches of this store, in addition to the many boutiques that also sell this brand. The designs of these shoes are very particular, if you have a chance, you must visit Martha’s place and meet the creator of the brand, a woman who is faithful to dress well from head to toe.

Diva

In this fabulous store you can find exclusive designs designed for today’s woman made in fine European linen fabrics. Delicate accessories and rebozos handmade accessories can also be obtained. It also has an original display with jewelry designed by creative artists.

Plaza la Luciérnaga

This shopping center is one of the few existing in the city. Elegant and outdoors, it provides those who visit cafes, fast food stores, a supermarket, a cinema and clothing stores. Buy everything you need in one place!

Where To Stay In San Miguel de Allende

Where to Stay in San Miguel de Allende

Visit and enjoy a luxury lifestyle and accessible accommodation, the city is appointed many times as one of the ten best destinations in the world by several travel publications, so it will definitely find the appropriate accommodation that is appropriate that is Adapt to your needs, at the same time on your visit.

Rental properties, hotels, Bed and Breakfast and hostels are available in all price ranges, on a weekly or monthly base and in all areas of the historical.

Be sure to organize your accommodation a few months in advance, before your trip, without a doubt is a very popular destination among North American and world tourists since it is a cosmopolitan city.

Hotels

The hotels offer personalized attention and a very high quality in the service, which you will surely never forget.

Bed & Breakfets

For an intimate and culturally more diverse environment, try one of the many Bed & Breakfast.

Holiday rentals

Holiday rentals can provide an ideal atmosphere ideal for writers, artists, or any person who needs an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Spas and retreats

Look for beauty or relax on your vacation? Consent and relax in one of the spas that are located around the city.

Hostels

For absolutely the most economical in short -term accommodation in the city, you can try one of the hostels, enjoy a pleasant atmosphere, meet people and have fun.

Where To Eat in San Miguel de Allende

Gastronomy is very rich and varied, since it incorporates elements of various cuisines from its neighboring states, such as Querétaro, Jalisco, Michoacán and San Luis Potosí. Due to its geographical situation, this is an ideal area for the cultivation of organic vegetable, artichokes, asparagus and broccoli, and stands out for its production of milk and cheeses.

Where to Eat in San Miguel de Allende

Very traditional in these lands is the “San Miguel Style” that is obtained by mixing beef, chicken and pork, with fruits and vegetables in oil and vinegar. The “mining enchiladas” are another typical dish that cannot be lost. At dessert time, nothing better than rich “tumbagones”, a very traditional fried fry in the region that is usually accompanied by coffee. In this region, strawberries from Irapuato, delicious with cream, or Celaya’s cajeta, charamuscas, burned piloncitos, jamoncillo, joys and cocadas are also very traditional.

A special charm is the one that the restaurants of San Miguel retain, many of them located in old colonial style houses with beautiful courtyards with bugambilias and ancient sources. We invite you to meet them and live an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

Azafran

This restaurant is unique in its class when it comes to gastronomic delights. The menu consists of a fusion of several gastronomic styles, including low fat ingredients, organic vegetables and low -calorie desserts. Minimalist ornaments contribute to creating an “ lounge ” type environment.

Bacco

Located one block from the main garden in a 17th -century house, this is an excellent place to enjoy a meal or dinner in its beautiful living room or its imposing Tuscan environment. It is the only Italian-Organic restaurant. It offers exquisite handmade pizzas cooked in firewood, as well as specialties that will leave it with an excellent mouth flavor.

Bella Italia

Exquisite Italian kitchen in this exclusive and famous restaurant, where good service and a varied beverage bar are not lacking. You will find here the best wines, as well as the best brandy to share a drink in the bohemian nights of this city.

Berlin Bar and Cafe

Berlin Bar and Cafe come and enjoy this restaurant with an exquisite dinner or a couple of glasses in the candlelight with soft background music. Berlin Bar and Café was created by a couple of Germans and offered by a sophisticated menu full of delicious international dishes and several German specialties. In addition, the decoration of the place is characterized by having beautiful modern paintings of several cosmopolitan authors, returning the perfect meeting point for those who want to spend a lovely evening talking and enjoying a very pleasant atmosphere.

Bugambilia

Is a traditional place to eat the famous chiles en Nogada. The recipe of this dish has been passed from generation to generation, until they reached the owners, who added their own touch to this recipe. Bugambilia is a restaurant that has been awarded several times in regional and international competitions. A wide variety of Mexican specialties is offered, so if you enjoy fine cuisine, this is the ideal place.

Café Montenegro

Enjoy a delicious lunch in the traditional Montenegro coffee that is in the center of the city and, of course, the best coffee.

Casa Payo

An Argentine tradition of generously served coal cuts. The BBQ ribs, the grill, the empanadas and the César chicken are excellent. The staggered patio is spectacular and offers live music. Everything is conjugated to make your visit to this restaurant a memorable experience.

Chamonix

Chamonix is ​​a pleasant experience for his senses. It is located only a few steps from the heart of San Miguel and its main objective is to offer excellent service and international cuisine that will make your visit an unforgettable experience.

Chocolates y Churros San Agustín

This was the first churrería of the city and is in an old 18th century mansion on the main street of the town. In a sophisticated environment, you can taste delicious chocolate, churros, tampiqueña meat and Argentine empanadas. The particularity is that its owner is the famous actress Margarita Gralia.

El Correo

Located just one block from the main garden, the mail offers Mexican authentic food. With 18 years of experience, it is a well -known meeting point for both residents, and for tourists from San Miguel, thanks to its relaxed and cheerful atmosphere. The mail has a wide variety of dishes made with the coolest ingredients and seasonal specialties. Chiles en Nogada, the red mole, the tortilla soup and the Corundas, are some examples of their cuisine.

El Pegaso

Has a fun and casual atmosphere, with very accessible prices, in the Pegasus you can enjoy a varied range of dishes of international cuisine. You can also savor a rich coffee and a cheese and raspberry pie, which is the specialty of the house.

The Petit Four

The Petit Four enjoy the most exquisite pastry at the Petit Four, which can be accompanied with a rich cappuccino or an espresso coffee. It also has bar service with a wide variety of wines, beers and spirits.

El Rincón Español

It is located in a colonial house of the 18th century and its kitchen is Hispanic-Mexican, although it also has areas of Chinese cuisine and Sushi Bar. Fusion kitchen is served in your rifle room. Every day there is Paella and more than 100 different dishes that can be taken to your hotel.

Harry’s New Orleans Cafe & Oyster Bar

San Miguel Allende has an excellent atmosphere that will fascinate him, because he recreates the bohemia city of New Orleans with the best of jazz music. Here you can try Cajún-Criolla kitchen exquisitely prepared, in addition to spending a very entertaining evening.

La Coronela

A traditional canteen whose decoration recreates the golden years of Mexican cinematography. It has a bar with a great assortment of national and international drinks, as well as a Rocola to choose your favorite songs.

La Finestra

Finestra proves delicious Mexican and fusion cuisine in this lovely restaurant with a warm atmosphere, where tasty breakfasts, her pastry and delicious coffee will be something that you will never forget.

La Fragua

The forge is one of the oldest names in the field of Sanmiguelense restaurants and bars. It is an excellent place to gather to enjoy music, generous food, drinks and a lot of fun. A few steps from the garden, the forge enters a beautiful colonial patio with excellent contemporary and international Mexican food.

La Princesa

The letter of this place consists of excellent Mexican and international dishes mixing the best of several cultures. At night it offers live music and on weekends the best atmosphere to dance. There is also wireless internet, billiards, as well as very comfortable areas to relax or read. The 450 -year -old house architecture is worth admiring. Ask his waiter to tell him about some legends and ghosts of the place.

The Toscana

An intimate place where Mediterranean food is served, especially from Italy in its Tuscan region. Original salads, soups and pasta. They have bar service with a selection of wines to taste their food. Personal attention of its owner Otto Sirgo.

Mama Mía

San Miguel This renowned restaurant in San Miguel specializes in Italian haute cuisine. Here you can enjoy a wide variety of disinsula’s dishes, as well as the traditional pizza. It has three areas with different settings: the Mama’s Bar, Leonardo’s Bar and La Terraza Bar.

Nirvana

Nirvana is an exclusive restaurant located in the middle of a peaceful and exclusive scenario on the outskirts of the city. With an architecture that seems to merge with the exuberant natural beauty that surrounds it, the restaurant offers avant -garde dishes in which aromas, colors and flavors are slowly awakened along with the traditional and local products of Guanajuato. To ensure its quality and purity, the foods that are prepared in Nirvana come from the organic garden of the place itself. The two main ingredients: creativity and love.

El Tomato

Tomato is a healthy food restaurant, It is owned by a very original chef that is convinced that to eat vegetables it is not essential to be vegetarian. The funny way with which it addresses the healthy preparation of food, has captivated diners of the entire globe. Tomato, Argentine, Italian and even Canadian influence, is a place where dishes made with natural ingredients, without conservatives or additives are enjoyed: it is a balance between quality and taste of haute cuisine. Although vegetarian dishes predominate in the menu, there are also some light meats, such as turkey breast, tuna and white fish.

Wine Styles

Although it is not a restaurant, this place is worth mentioning, because it specializes in the best wines, carefully selected, from small vineyards or renowned houses from all over the world. Visit this store located in the center of the city and wear the wine of your preference.

How To Get Around San Miguel de Allende

One of the most difficult aspects to visit the city is really getting there. Its remoteness is definitely part of charm.

Parking is extremely difficult, therefore it is recommended not to drive a car in San Miguel, Taxis are very cheap and safe, and they can take it anywhere inside or outside the city, when you want to go and you don’t feel like walking.

In addition, San Miguel has its own pleasant and reliable bus system that serves the entire city.

How To Get To San Miguel de Allende

The airports closest to the city are that of León BJX, about 70 kilometers away and Querétaro Qro, about 45 kilometers away.

Traveling to any of these airports will make their final trip a relatively cheap.

The León International Airport (Airport Code: BJX), is in the city of Silao, near Guanajuato Capital.

León flights are less frequent and a little more expensive than leaving from the Mexico City International Airport.

American Airlines and Continental Airlines have flights from Dallas and Houston. Mexican, Taesa, Aviacsa and Airlines have flights from the west coast of the US . Delta flies from Atlanta.

The trip from León to the city is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Its flight will be much cheaper if you go through Mexico City (MEX), and this would probably mean a flagship mesos, because most of the flights to León and Querétaro would pass through Mexico City. However, you will then have the option of a bus that makes 4 to 5 hours or 3 hours by taxi from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende.