Neighborhoods
Casa de Vida is located in Puente Viejo at Calzada de Aurora 52 in Colonia Guadelupe in San Miguel de Allende. Puente Viejo is a gates Condo community. Loated across from the Fabrica de Aurora gallery and restaurant complex.
Guadelupe is a quaint and hip community. Located approximately 15 minutes walk from Centro and the Jardin. Lovely shops nearby, bakeries, barbershops, galleries, Gil's Tienda, small coffee shops, vegan cafes, cool places to have a cocktail. Guadelupe has beautiful streets with lovely homes and murals! Street art that is ever fascinating. Considered to be one of the most lovely neighborhoods in San Miguel de Allende.
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Guadaloupe
Casa de Vida is located in Puente Viejo at Calzada de Aurora 52 in Colonia Guadelupe in San Miguel de Allende. Puente Viejo is a gates Condo community. Loated across from the Fabrica de Aurora gallery and restaurant complex.
Guadelupe is a quaint and hip community. Located approximately 15 minutes walk from Centro and the Jardin. Lovely shops nearby, bakeries, barbershops, galleries, Gil's Tienda, small coffee shops, vegan cafes, cool places to have a cocktail. Guadelupe has beautiful streets with lovely homes and murals! Street art that is ever fascinating. Considered to be one of the most lovely neighborhoods in San Miguel de Allende.
Sightseeing
incredible galleries, world class shopping, great food. Pet friendly. Always interesting and ever changing. Great people watching.
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Fabrica La Aurora
S/N Calz de La Auroraincredible galleries, world class shopping, great food. Pet friendly. Always interesting and ever changing. Great people watching.
Atotonilco
day trip to an amazing shrine.
Fantastic day trip to this former ghost town. Abandoned mines. A photographers dream. Nice small hotel and some good restaurants and bars. Lavender farms nearby.
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Mineral de Pozos
Fantastic day trip to this former ghost town. Abandoned mines. A photographers dream. Nice small hotel and some good restaurants and bars. Lavender farms nearby.
The view is spectacular. The service is top notch. Great cocktails and music. A must for your visit.
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Luna Tapas Bar
11 Nemesio DiezThe view is spectacular. The service is top notch. Great cocktails and music. A must for your visit.
City/town information
An incredible place to visit. The light is amazing, the food scene incredible, the art and galleries are world class. Cool places to hang out. Ever changing! People fall in love with this amazing city and the wonderful locals.
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San Miguel de Allende
An incredible place to visit. The light is amazing, the food scene incredible, the art and galleries are world class. Cool places to hang out. Ever changing! People fall in love with this amazing city and the wonderful locals.
Food scene
yes. Great food and music on Friday and Saturday nights. Fun!
Restaurant Los Milagros San Miguel De Allende
San Miguel de Allendeyes. Great food and music on Friday and Saturday nights. Fun!
Very cook place. Excellent food. Burger nights. Fun people watching.
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The Restaurant
16 Diez de Sollano y DávalosVery cook place. Excellent food. Burger nights. Fun people watching.
Excellent Ceasar Salad made table side. Steak house. Jazz music. Friendly host
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Tío Lucas Restaurante Bar
103 MesonesExcellent Ceasar Salad made table side. Steak house. Jazz music. Friendly host
Inside Cafe
66 InsurgentesGreat food. Asian fusion.
Small restaurant with great food. Vegan and vegitarian options. Market that sells food items, cheeses, bread and pastries.
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Luna de Queso
10 Josefina OrozcoSmall restaurant with great food. Vegan and vegitarian options. Market that sells food items, cheeses, bread and pastries.
Possible the most complete and well designed food store ever. A destination to be certain. Wine and beer selection is incredible. Sushi, Paella and seafood restaurants. Just incredible!
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City Market San Miguel de Allende
82 Salida a CelayaPossible the most complete and well designed food store ever. A destination to be certain. Wine and beer selection is incredible. Sushi, Paella and seafood restaurants. Just incredible!
Possibly my favorite restaurant in San Miguel You will need a reservation.
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Firenze Restaurant
13 RecreoPossibly my favorite restaurant in San Miguel You will need a reservation.
The best place for a cocktail and sunset in San Miguel. Vies of Los Monjas. Try the Jicama taco...people watching is fab...
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La Azotea
6 UmaránThe best place for a cocktail and sunset in San Miguel. Vies of Los Monjas. Try the Jicama taco...people watching is fab...
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
11 Nemesio DiezJust lovely... excellent brunch.
Happy Hour not to be missed. Taco Tuesday. Best place to see and meet other Gringo expats.
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Hank's San Miguel de Allende
12 HidalgoHappy Hour not to be missed. Taco Tuesday. Best place to see and meet other Gringo expats.
Casa Dragones
16 RecreoTequila tasting. World class.
Antigua Trattoria Romana
9 CodoOne of our favorite places for Italian food in SMA.
Great food and Music.
Best place to go to hear the Mariachis. Grab a seat and settle in for great people watching. Have some pesos handy to request some music.
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CENTRO BAR SMA
2 Portal AllendeBest place to go to hear the Mariachis. Grab a seat and settle in for great people watching. Have some pesos handy to request some music.
Great food and Music.
Sunda music event is a great time. Purchase tickets in advance. at their location in Centro. You will need a driver. . Great music and excellent food with fabulous mountain views. Do not miss this!
Zandunga
Carretera San Miguel de Allende - Doctor MoraSunda music event is a great time. Purchase tickets in advance. at their location in Centro. You will need a driver. . Great music and excellent food with fabulous mountain views. Do not miss this!
Izeluleko zedolobha
Ukuzulazula
Walking is key. Wear good walking shoes! Cobblestone streets
Plan to walk and get your steps in. Good shoes are a must.
Izindlela zokonga
Always change large peso bills into smaller bills.
Use ATM machines at Banks. Pick up a copy of the local guide The Attencion to know what is going on. Do not carry large sums of cash. Stay hydrated. Wear sunscreen. Get a credit card that does not charge a foreign transaction fee. Use Bajiogo for transit from the airports. Do not hesitate to try some Spanish with the locals. They will appreciate you trying.
Ungaphuthelwa
The Mercado de Artisanas is a must.
Visit the Mercado Ignacio Ramirez is great. Also viist the local English language Library for the cool vibe and to meet interesting people. Friday and Saturday at the restaurant Los Milagros on Relox for fabulous music by Los Peques!
Bhukha ngaphambi kokuthi uhambe
Check out the local aurports BJX and QRO
Try to avoid traveling into CDMX airport if possible. Both Leon and Queretero have great airports. Take the Bajiogo shuttle. Reliable and a great value. Try to avoid renting a car....
Ukuzulazula
Taxis and Uber and the local Bus.
We use Uber on a regular basis. Tip the drivers. The taxis are good as well. Plan on having small bills. 100 peso notes are best to get change. Try to call a loca Taxi company such as San Miguelitois good. You wil pay a bit more when you call for a taxi but they are dependble and reliable.
Do not be reluctant to take the Primera Plus bus service for trips to other cities. Clean, safe, air conditioned. A great way to travel to Guanajuato City, Queretero, Guadalajara, Mexico City.
The local bus is 8 pesos. Easy to get around and see the city. Very interesting.
Okufanele ukupakishe
Comfy shoes, bring a jacket or wrap for cooler nights.
Travel light, wear layers and wraps as it gets cool at night. Cold in the Winter at night. San Miguel tends to be a conservative city, avoid wearing shorts or super revealing attire in the city. People tend to dress in a somewhat creative and fashionable style. Lots of lovely scarves and wraps to be purchased from the local vendors.
Izindlela zokonga
Change money locally. Be mindful of the exchange rate.
Get a no fee credit card that does not charge you for a foreign transaction. We like Charles Schwab.
Be mindful of bank hours and policies. Be prepared to show a passport when changing money.
Break down your large bills to make getting change easier.
Use your 10 peso coins.
Imikhuba namasiko
Be polite to the locals.
The local people are very welcoming to tourists. They are proud of their city.
Ask before you take someone's photo, especially be careful of photos of their children. It is considered rude.
Avoid talking politics. Don’t expect the locals to discuss the Cartels or El Chapo....Dont be that person.
Don't yell for the waiter or server. Tip generously.