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Before you go
Your trip to San Miguel de Allende.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
San Miguel de Allende – Guanajuato Destination San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato about 95 km from Guanajuato
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Intercontinental de Querétaro (QRO) Querétaro · 80 km
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Aeropuerto Internacional de Guanajuato (Bajío) (BJX) Silao · 120 km
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Central de Autobuses de San Miguel de Allende 2 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before purchasing. Querétaro airport (QRO) is about 80 km away, and Bajío airport (BJX) in Silao is about 120 km; from both there are vans and taxis to the city. From Mexico City, buses reach the bus station in about four hours.
How many days
Two days for the center, the churches and the markets, with a half day for Atotonilco. One more day for Cañada de la Virgen and the botanical garden.
When to go
From October to April, in the dry season, with sunny days and cold nights. September hosts the festival of San Miguel Arcángel; Holy Week and Day of the Dead are also very popular.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for the center, which is explored on foot, though there are hills. For Atotonilco and Cañada de la Virgen, take a taxi, an organized tour or a car.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in San Miguel de Allende
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Morning
Parroquia and Jardín Principal
Start at the Jardín Principal and go into the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel.
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Afternoon
Center streets and markets
Walk along Aldama and Hospicio streets, visit churches such as San Francisco and the handicraft market.
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Late afternoon
Viewpoint
Climb to the viewpoint on Salida a Querétaro street to see the town with the parroquia in the center.
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Evening
Central terraces
Dine on a terrace with a view of the illuminated tower of the parroquia.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
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