Susan’s guidebook
Zona Centro
El Jardin is the center of activity for holidays, weekends, and all sorts of celebrations. Weddings at St. Michael's church are fun to see with the mojigangas (huge puppets made to look like the bride and groom), flower covered burros sometimes carrying tequila to hand out to the crowd, mariachi music, and occasionally a fairy tale coach for the bride and groom.
The plaza principal is called El Jardin and is only a 10 minute walk from the condo. Go out the back gate to Santo Domingo and simply walk down the hill.
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Zona Centro
The plaza principal is called El Jardin and is only a 10 minute walk from the condo. Go out the back gate to Santo Domingo and simply walk down the hill.
This very walkable neighborhood is a fun place to explore. It is known for the many murals and a wonderful new walking trail along the river.
Don’t miss the old mill site, called Fabrica Aurora, now turned into an impressive collection of art galleries and other specialty stores.
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Guadaloupe
This very walkable neighborhood is a fun place to explore. It is known for the many murals and a wonderful new walking trail along the river.
Don’t miss the old mill site, called Fabrica Aurora, now turned into an impressive collection of art galleries and other specialty stores.
I discovered this cool and serene little restaurant, La Golandrina, during a boisterous celebration when I was seeking some peace and a cool drink. I looked in the door and was drawn right in. The food was good, inexpensive, the vibe calm. Patio or indoor rooms.
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49 MesonesI discovered this cool and serene little restaurant, La Golandrina, during a boisterous celebration when I was seeking some peace and a cool drink. I looked in the door and was drawn right in. The food was good, inexpensive, the vibe calm. Patio or indoor rooms.
Food scene
I love the patio here and the food is delicious!
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Hecho En Mexico Restaurant
8 Ancha de San AntonioI love the patio here and the food is delicious!
Café Monet
83 ZacaterosThey have excellent food and good ambiance.
Great dinners and cocktails. Often a few musicians will play for your enjoyment. Try the Volcano, a specialty that can serve 2 -4 people!
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Los Milagros
17 ReloxGreat dinners and cocktails. Often a few musicians will play for your enjoyment. Try the Volcano, a specialty that can serve 2 -4 people!
This is a fun restaurant with very good food and cocktails and a wonderful roof deck very close to the Jardin.
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El Pegaso
6 CorregidoraThis is a fun restaurant with very good food and cocktails and a wonderful roof deck very close to the Jardin.
Highly recommend this little restaurant with excellent healthy choices for breakfast and lunch. Try their smoothies and other juices. It's a great place to have lunch after browsing the Artisan Market which starts at the Ignacio Ramirez on Collegio, and goes down stairs for several blocks.
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Cafe Media Naranja
83 Calz de La LuzHighly recommend this little restaurant with excellent healthy choices for breakfast and lunch. Try their smoothies and other juices. It's a great place to have lunch after browsing the Artisan Market which starts at the Ignacio Ramirez on Collegio, and goes down stairs for several blocks.
We love this tiny restaurant for it's delicious vegan food and cocktails. It is my vegan daughter's very favorite. And after she went home, we went back several times.
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Don Taco Tequila
83 Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez MaciasWe love this tiny restaurant for it's delicious vegan food and cocktails. It is my vegan daughter's very favorite. And after she went home, we went back several times.
For one thing it is inside the wonderful library, the Biblioteca! It's in an old hacienda, and it is a nice place to go; peruse the books and DVD's to buy or take out a library book. The giftshop has wonderful things too. A quiet and lovely place to have lunch.
Café Santa Ana
50-A ReloxFor one thing it is inside the wonderful library, the Biblioteca! It's in an old hacienda, and it is a nice place to go; peruse the books and DVD's to buy or take out a library book. The giftshop has wonderful things too. A quiet and lovely place to have lunch.
Oh the aromas as you pass by this lovely bakery on the way to the Jardin! They have all sorts of breads and treats and you can even get a sandwich to go.
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PANIO
Num. 12 ReloxOh the aromas as you pass by this lovely bakery on the way to the Jardin! They have all sorts of breads and treats and you can even get a sandwich to go.
It’s a short walk from our listing, has roof deck dining with a bar, friendly wait staff and delicious shrimp tacos among many other offerings on the menu.
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Baja Fish Taquito
11 MesonesIt’s a short walk from our listing, has roof deck dining with a bar, friendly wait staff and delicious shrimp tacos among many other offerings on the menu.
Sightseeing
This hot springs water park is near the old town of Atotonilco, but a taxi or bus can take you there. They have a small restaurant that serves authentic Mexican food. There are water slides for the kids and swimming pools and a large hot tub too. The grounds are pristine. There are also 3 other hot springs parks in the general vicinity, one called La Gruta. Check your cell phone for more information.
Xote
This hot springs water park is near the old town of Atotonilco, but a taxi or bus can take you there. They have a small restaurant that serves authentic Mexican food. There are water slides for the kids and swimming pools and a large hot tub too. The grounds are pristine. There are also 3 other hot springs parks in the general vicinity, one called La Gruta. Check your cell phone for more information.
City/town information
A tiny town with an ancient church. Very authentic and unusual. Near the hot springs park called Xote.
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Atotonilco
A tiny town with an ancient church. Very authentic and unusual. Near the hot springs park called Xote.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Welcome to San Miguel de Allende!
San Miguel is an old city and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Pueblo Magico. Everything in Centro is old, the buildings, the cobblestone streets and rock sidewalks, the plumbing, all very charming but also sometimes challenging.
My first bit of advice is to wear the most comfortable and supportive shoes you can find. It is a very walkable city, and the walking is on cobblestones or rock pavers, and there are many hills.
Don't drink untreated water or get drinks that use untreated water to make the ice. Ice cubes are generally safe, but the ice chipped off a big block is not.