Experience the charm and history of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico’s crown jewel of colonial cities. Explore the colorful streets, visit iconic landmarks, and discover traditional handicrafts.
Experience the charm and history of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico’s crown jewel of colonial cities. Explore the colorful streets, visit iconic landmarks, and discover traditional handicrafts.
- Parador Turistico San Pedro - Free time to find something to eat and stretch your legs.
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San Miguel de Allende - In our drive, we will see the landscape of Central Mexico. Before arriving to San Miguel, we will stop so you can take panoramic photos of San Miguel de Allende.
Once in San Miguel de Allende, we will have an hour and a half guided…
- Parador Turistico San Pedro - Free time to find something to eat and stretch your legs.
- San Miguel de Allende - In our drive, we will see the landscape of Central Mexico. Before arriving to San Miguel, we will stop so you can take panoramic photos of San Miguel de Allende.
Once in San Miguel de Allende, we will have an hour and a half guided tour where we will get to know the main attractions of the city such as the symbolic parish of San Miguel Arcángel, the garden, Chapel of Jimmy Ray, the American Hispanic Academy, the Temple of San Francisco, the Casa de Allende and the Civic Plaza. We will visit the Handicraft Market, where you can buy typical handicrafts, elaborated mainly with papier maché, metals, blown glass.
- El Mirador - This is the perfect place to take your next favorite picture. The incredible view allows you to recognize the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel and the dome and tower of the Templo de San Francisco.
- El Jardin - Beautiful garden square, with cafes, boutiques and an emblematic pink parish with a Gothic facade.
- Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel - Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel is a 17th-century neo-Gothic church famous for its tall pink spires and majestic ornate sanctuary.
- Ignacio Allende House (Casa de Ignacio Allende) - It was in this house where Ignacio Allende, one of the most notorious heroes of Mexico’s Independence, was born and raised. At the end of 1810 the house was confiscated by the viceregal government; months before, from there the first insurgent army left for its first formal battle.
- Church of San Francisco (Iglesia de San Francisco) - Classifying the architecture style of the church of San Francisco is a real challenge. One expert says that its facade is Baroque, another pure Churrigueresque, one more Rococo, and yet another belief that it is a combination of all of them. In any case, the facade facing the small square of San Francisco has detailed quarry work, lavishly embellished.
- Plaza Cívica - Originally built in 1555, this square was the center of activity for the population, it was the market and meeting place in its time. Today the statue of Ignacio Allende is the protagonist of the square.
- Parque Benito Juarez - Peaceful park with brightly colored flowers, winding paths, shaded benches, and a playground.
- Mercado de Artesanias - A colorful craft market, with stalls of hand-embroidered shawls, decorative pottery, and silver jewelry.
- Bilingual guide
- Round-trip transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Round-trip transportation
- Drinks and Food
- Drinks and Food
While in Mexico City, seize the opportunity to explore one of Mexico’s leading colonial cities, named the best city worldwide in 2017. It’s vibrant streets, unique architecture and historical depth make it one of the globe’s most picturesque locations.
We set out in the morning. Along the journey, we’ll take in the scenic views of central Mexico.
Once…
While in Mexico City, seize the opportunity to explore one of Mexico’s leading colonial cities, named the best city worldwide in 2017. It’s vibrant streets, unique architecture and historical depth make it one of the globe’s most picturesque locations.
We set out in the morning. Along the journey, we’ll take in the scenic views of central Mexico.
Once we reach San Miguel de Allende, we will conduct a 90-minute guided tour of the city’s key attractions, including San Miguel Arcángel, the finest symbol of parish, the Municipal Garden, the Temple of San Francisco, Allende’s home, and the Civic Square.
We’ll stop by the Artisan’s Market, where you’ll have the chance to purchase traditional crafts.
Following the guided tour, you’ll have leisure time to wander through the streets independently. Take the opportunity to dine in renowned eateries or local markets. Perhaps you’d like to visit the lookout point and snap awe-inspiring photos of the city.
- Free time to explore the city at your own pace.
- Due to government immigration regulations, all passengers must present their passport, whether physical, digital, or photocopied, which proves their legal stay in Mexico. In the event that someone does not present the physical document, it is necessary to show the passport page with the entry stamp into the country, as well as the page with the person’s data.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.