San Miguel De Allende - Mexico's Best City With Popular Landmarks
San Miguel de Allende, which was established in the sixteenth century, is renowned for its colonial elegance and modern conveniences. The mid-sized town's vibrant nightlife and variety of great dining establishments give it a cosmopolitan feel. The town's main square is a time capsule of cobblestone lanes surrounded by pink stone La Parroqua, a massive neo-gothic church, and bordered with colonial buildings in jewel tones. Hot springs, high desert climbs, and the Jesuit Sanctuary of Atoltonilco—famous for its extravagant Mexican Baroque interior and frescoes of angels and demons—are all possible day adventures from here.
Best time to visit: Nov-To-Apr
Things to do: Admire Fabrica la Aurora, Sunset Drinks at The Rosewood Hotel, Escondido Hot Springs, Go Horseback Riding
HOW TO REACH
- Flight - San Miguel de Allende is 1.5 hours' drive from Guanajuato International Airport (BJX), which is the closest airport. For as low as $20, you may connect to flights that go to other Mexican cities like Mexico City, Tijuana, Cancun, Merida, and Monterrey. Additionally, flights to and from the US start at $100. Between LA, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Vegas, Detroit, San Jose, Oakland, and Sacramento, there are direct flights.
- Road - The trip from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende's Central de Autobuses takes 4 hours, leaving from Central del Norte (CDMX's north bus terminal). You can take a local bus, a cab, or even a stroll from here to get to the city's center. Purchase bus tickets via CheckMyBus.
HOW TO GET AROUND
- On Foot - The most effective way to travel around San Miguel is by foot. In a car, the winding lanes would be a nightmare! Having said that, there are many hills, so you'll need to be physically fit.
- Rental - Getting to San Miguel by car could be convenient, but sightseeing is not the best option. It's a compact, walker-friendly city.
- Taxi - For about 50 pesos, a taxi will drive you everywhere in San Miguel. Set a price in advance to travel further. San Miguel has a few Ubers, but because there are so few of them, the drivers are frequently busy.
- Bike - You can rent a bike or go on a guided tour across the countryside. Prices begin at 500 pesos per day at Bici-Burro Bike Tours.