Art and Artesanry
Wide range of art and artesanal work in a wide range of prices; 12 minute walk; 4 restaurants
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Fabrica La Aurora
S/N Calz de La AuroraWide range of art and artesanal work in a wide range of prices; 12 minute walk; 4 restaurants
Isakhiwo sase-Arts
S/N Lucas BalderasWide range of artisan work at all prices
Camino Silvestre
46 ZacaterosHummingbird themed artisan gallery
One of the best curated collections of artesenia in Mexico other than the Museum of Popular Art in Mexico. By appointment only.
Galeria Atotonilco
One of the best curated collections of artesenia in Mexico other than the Museum of Popular Art in Mexico. By appointment only.
Azul Cobalto Galería
# 22 A UmaránFine ceramics for a special gift for someone special or for yourself.
Sightseeing
Sometimes called the Sistine Chapel of Mexico, this church is renowned for its frescoes
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Sanctuary of Atotonilco
31 Calle PrincipalSometimes called the Sistine Chapel of Mexico, this church is renowned for its frescoes
Historic Center with iconic Garden and Parroquia, shops, galleries, restaurants and bars
Centro Histórico
6 RecreoHistoric Center with iconic Garden and Parroquia, shops, galleries, restaurants and bars
Shade filled park with art for sale and a pollinator garden maintained by the local chapter of the Audubon Society
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Juarez Park
75 Cañadita de los AguacatesShade filled park with art for sale and a pollinator garden maintained by the local chapter of the Audubon Society
Botanical Garden with walking trails sections devoted to indigenous plants and agave among others. Greenhouse. New visitor center. Overlooks one of San Miguel's resevoirs.
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Charco Del Ingenio
S/N PalomaBotanical Garden with walking trails sections devoted to indigenous plants and agave among others. Greenhouse. New visitor center. Overlooks one of San Miguel's resevoirs.
The iconic image of the city. The architecture is unique and it is exquisitely lit at night.
Parroquia San Miguel Arcangel
4827 Avenida de la LuzThe iconic image of the city. The architecture is unique and it is exquisitely lit at night.
Ornate baroque building with historical exhibits and fine arts on display. The doors alone are worth seeing.
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Casa de Cultura Banamex - Casa del Mayorazgo de la Canal
4 Conde de La CanalOrnate baroque building with historical exhibits and fine arts on display. The doors alone are worth seeing.
Prehispanic ruins dating back 1000 to 2000 years, a half hour by car from Casa Cariño. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cañada_de_la_Virgen
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Cañada de la Virgen
Prehispanic ruins dating back 1000 to 2000 years, a half hour by car from Casa Cariño. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cañada_de_la_Virgen
Food scene
QUINCE
15 Cuna de AllendeSuperb food combined with great view
Another of our favorites with great food and views of Santísima Trinidad and the Parroquia.
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Zumo Restaurant
93 QuebradaAnother of our favorites with great food and views of Santísima Trinidad and the Parroquia.
Cafe Rama
#7 Nemesio DiezGreat place for breakfast and lunch. Huge portions.
Pleasant casual outdoor dining in Fabrica Aurora. Menu includes sandwiches, salads, pizzas, Mexican favorites, beer, wine, and soft drinks.
Café de la Aurora
s/n Calzada de La AuroraPleasant casual outdoor dining in Fabrica Aurora. Menu includes sandwiches, salads, pizzas, Mexican favorites, beer, wine, and soft drinks.
Wonderful restaurant for breakfast and lunch. Huge menu. Great food. Light and airy dining room. Quiet garden. Gerardo the owner is a great host.
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Café Muro
1 San GabrielWonderful restaurant for breakfast and lunch. Huge menu. Great food. Light and airy dining room. Quiet garden. Gerardo the owner is a great host.
The Restaurant
16 Diez de Sollano y DávalosOutstanding food and service. Lovely courtyard.
Good Italian food served in a comfortable rooftop terrace
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Cent'anni Ristorante
34 CanalGood Italian food served in a comfortable rooftop terrace
La Doña de San Miguel
32 San FranciscoGreat food and service. Beautiful courtyard setting
Great burger place in Fabrica Aurora. Fries with Parmesan, garlic and parsley are to die for. I tasted my son{s milk shake. It was outrageous too. One of the reasons we love this place is that many burgers come in two sizes. I can{t eat 8 ounces of beef.
El Grandpa & Son Burgers
S/N Calzada de La AuroraGreat burger place in Fabrica Aurora. Fries with Parmesan, garlic and parsley are to die for. I tasted my son{s milk shake. It was outrageous too. One of the reasons we love this place is that many burgers come in two sizes. I can{t eat 8 ounces of beef.
Petit Four
2-B JesúsGreat pastries and chocolates with a small courtyard cafe.
La Azotea
6 UmaránRoof top tapas bar. Jicama tacos are our family favorite.
Tranquil garden at the back of Fabrica Aurora o enjoy a hot or cold beverage.
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Geek & Coffee
Local 3 Calz de La AuroraTranquil garden at the back of Fabrica Aurora o enjoy a hot or cold beverage.
Recreation
Relaxing thermal pools. Best to go in the morning when it’s less crowded.
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Escondido Place
KM 10 San Miguel de Allende - Dolores HidalgoRelaxing thermal pools. Best to go in the morning when it’s less crowded.
Public Tennis Courts and home of the San Miguel Pickleball Club (http://smapickleball.com/).
Municipal Sports Unit
San Miguel de AllendePublic Tennis Courts and home of the San Miguel Pickleball Club (http://smapickleball.com/).
Neighborhoods
A 15 minute walk from Casa Cariño., this neighborhood is worth walking around to see the many street murals.
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Guadaloupe
A 15 minute walk from Casa Cariño., this neighborhood is worth walking around to see the many street murals.
A neighborhood popular with expats and home to many good, inexpensive restaurants.
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San Antonio
A neighborhood popular with expats and home to many good, inexpensive restaurants.
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Shoes, layers and a rain jacket
Bring shoes with sturdy soles -- I wear trail shoes and chaco sandals. Bring layers. The mornings are cool. The afternoons are warm. During rainy season (June to October) bring a rain jacket or an umbrella -- it's dry and sunny most of the day but San Miguel will get late afternoon and evening tropical downpours and thunderstorms.
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Walking, and taxis and buses
Walking is the best way to get around and sometimes the fastest. Alternatives to walking include radio taxis and Uber for pickup at the house and city taxis to return from the centro or the supermarkets. If you’re going to a destination outside of town, you can take a radio taxi and arrange a pickup time with the driver for the ride back to the house. Two public bus routes serve Mexiquito — the 2 and the 6. If you are driving, there are no traffic lights or stop signs. Treat intersections in the centro as 4 way stops. And honking your horn is frowned upon.
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Slow down; a little Spanish goes a long way
If you’re are used to life at a fast pace, relax and slow down. Life moves at a slower pace in San Miguel. Please be patient.
Although many people in San Miguel speak at least a little English, don’t assume everyone does. Mexico is a Spanish speaking country. Try to learn a few key phrases. Mexicans will appreciate the effort. Por favor (or porfa central Mexico) and gracias - please and thank you go a long way. When entering a place, greet people with buenos días in the morning, buenas tardes from noon to around 7 pm and buenas notches after that.