The 7 Best Historic Sites in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

November 29, 2021 Karren Gelb

High in the cool hills, this colonial gem of cobblestone streets and picturesque churches inspires artists with its color, character and light. Baroque, neoclassical and neogothic mix in the city's buildings, notably at the pink stone 18th-century church on the Plaza Principal. Founded in 1542, the city is a mix of Hispanic and Mesoamerican influences.
Restaurants in San Miguel de Allende

1. Plaza de Toros San Miguel

Calle Recreo 52 Zona Centro, San Miguel de Allende 37700 Mexico +52 1 415 688 1379 http://plazadetorossma.com/
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Plaza de Toros San Miguel

2. Casa del Mayorazgo de Canal

San Miguel de Allende Mexico
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Casa del Mayorazgo de Canal

This mansion is still owned by the family of Manuel Tomas de la Canal, but is now open to the public.

3. House of the Inquisitor

San Miguel de Allende Mexico
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House of the Inquisitor

The place of residence of the church representative who presided over the Inquisition.

4. Jail of the Inquisition

Calle Hernandez Macias and Calle Cuadrante, San Miguel de Allende Mexico
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Prisoners of the Inquisition were held in this small structure while their fate was decided.

5. House of the Counts of la Canal

San Miguel de Allende Mexico
House of the Counts of la Canal

Now a bank, this building was the home of a nobleman in colonial times.

6. House of the Dogs (Casa de los Perros)

Calle Umaran 4, San Miguel de Allende 37700 Mexico

This aesthetically appealing structure was once home to Juan de Umarán, a hero of the Mexican Revolution.

7. Mario Oliva Estudio

Calzada de la Aurora Fábrica la Aurora, San Miguel de Allende 37710 Mexico +52 415 107 4165 [email protected]

Mario Oliva has been a successful artist since 2005 and a gallery owner since 2007. He is a graduate of Guadalajara University with a degree in visual arts. His studio and gallery is open to the public, and you are likely to find him at work on his latest painting, with his faithful dog Morra by his side.

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