Location: San Miguel de Allende
Top Things to do in San Miguel de Allende
Top Restaurants in San Miguel de Allende
Top 9 Nature & Parks in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
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. Granja Las Animas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Ranch offers horseback riding lessons and trail rides for all ages and abilities. We have healthy well trained and behaved horses and a knowledgeable staff to make your experience unforgettable. Lessons are 1 hour plus time for saddling the horses. You can either help with this or we do it for you. We look forward to seeing you!
2. Parque Benito Juarez
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 485 reviews
Young boys honing their bull-fighting skills are sometimes seen in this large lush garden.
Reviewed By PamManchester_MAUSA - Austin, United States
Mexico has spent a large amount of money upgrading this part. New walks through new gardens and nice new basketball courts for kids!
3. El Charco del Ingenio
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4.5 based on 899 reviews
El Charco del Ingenio is a botanical garden and nature preserve just a few minutes from the historical city of San Miguel de Allende. The name comes from a spring-fed pool nestled in an impressive canyon. With great biodiversity, many different species of native plants and animals are in the canyon, the wetlands and the dry scrubland. El Charco hosts an extensive botanical collection made up of cacti and other succulent Mexican plants, many of which are rare, threatened or in danger of extinction. This is a place that was sanctified as a Peace Zone by the Dalai Lama, where you can enjoy the Conservatory of Mexican Plants, scenic overlooks, historic sites, trails, Interactive Garden for Children, camping zone, cafeteria & gift shop, as well as different activities like guided tours, sweat-lodge, workshops, concerts, full moon ceremonies and more.
Reviewed By sharedvision - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
There are so many wonderful pathways to wonder in this very special Botanical Garden..when we are in San Miguel de Allende each year in February we stroll through the streets on our way to this cacti and native plants of this area..there is a gift store, educational activities and many scenic outlooks.. a coffee bar is available as well
4. Canada de la Virgen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 642 reviews
Federally Protected Sanctuary (ANP) ~~ Certified Organic Ranch ~~ Outdoor Gourmet Food Experiences ~~ Organic Grass-Fed Beef ~~ Eco-Tourism (We do not offer tours of the Pyramid, please see other page) Canada de la Virgen is a vast, rugged and historic piece of land located near the Laja River basin on the western perimeter of San Miguel de Allende, in the Mexican State of Guanajuato. It boasts high mountain ranges, ancestral pyramids, natural springs and the winding Virgen River, with its numerous canyons, which our cattle, horses, indigenous wildlife and flora call home. We offer gourmet Mexican countryside dining experiences, with or without horseback rides, as well as full-service Mexican/Argentinean Asados at our historic Hacienda. We also produce organic, grass-fed, grass-finished beef, available at our office store and at various stores and restaurants around San Miguel de Allende, and throughout Mexico.
Reviewed By Wonspeed2007 - Mill Valley, United States
We visited the Prehispanic site of Canada de la Virgen with Rossana as our guide. It was an amazing activity about 30 minutes outside of San Miguel de Allende. The archaeological site has only been open to the public since 2011. The tour involved a lot of walking because public vehicle admittance is highly regulated to preserve the integrity of the area. The construction of the pyramid is linked to astronomic markers and the surrounding geography. Without a knowledgeable tour guide, a visitor might miss much of the unique features of the area. It provides a glimpse into the advanced astronomy that the civilizations of Mesoamerica incorporated into their traditions. We were very impressed with our guide Rossana who was instrumental in the excavation of the site. Rossana's husband met us in San Miguel de Allende and drove us to the site where we met Rossana. After the tour of the site we were served a delicious Prehispanic meal cooked by Jesus. After our meal, Rossana gave a short talk with photos of the sun and moon positioning in relation to the pyramid. It was an excellent excursion from San Miguel de Allende and we strongly recommend it.
5. Roombo: A Place for Kids
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
ROOMBO is a state-of-the art child center in San Miguel de Allende offering learning and play opportunities for families with children aged 0 to 8. In addition to pay-as-you-go play programs, Roombo offers year-round classes in early stimulation, arts & crafts, dance/ movement, games, theater, science, singing and more! Summer and school-vacation camps provide kids with dynamic opportunities to interact with other kids and meet unique counselors and special guest teachers.
6. Valle de los Senderos
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4.0 based on 28 reviews
Come back to your senses. Relax and enjoy the quiet and peaceful environment for harmonizing your body, mind, and soul.
7. The Mayan Baths
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4.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By RicardoM7283
Great place to have a nice couple time! Hospitality and service from all staff members is first class. Lockers room and showers are not very nice, very few for all guests but besides this, is a great experience.
8. Parque Guadiana
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Rancho Las Sabinas
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