San Miguel de Allende Tour from Mexico City

While you are in Mexico City, do not miss the opportunity to visit one of the main colonial cities of Mexico, which was declarated the best city in the world in 2017.  Its colorful streets and architecture, as well as its historical wealth, have made it one of the most beautiful places in the world.

We will depart in the morning. During the route, we will see the landscape of the center of Mexico.

Once we arrive at San Miguel de Allende, we will have an hour and a half guided visit to the main attractions of the city, like the symbolic parish of San Miguel Arcángel, the Municipal Garden, San Francisco Temple, Allende’s house and the Civic Square.

We will visit the Artisan’s Market, where you can buy traditional handicrafts.

After the guided visit, you will have free time to explore the streets on your own. You can eat in famous restaurants or local markets or even go to the viewpoint to take amazing pictures of the city.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Parador Turistico San Pedro, Autopista Querétaro - México Km 150, 76837 Puerta de Palmillas, Qro., Mexico

Free time to find something to eat and stretch your legs.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: San Miguel de Allende, San Miguel de Allende, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

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.

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Mirador San Miguel de Allende, Salida Real a Querétaro 90, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: El Jardin, San Miguel de Allende Mexico

Beautiful garden square, with cafes, boutiques and an emblematic pink parish with a Gothic facade.

Pass By: Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, Calle Principal S/N Zona Centro, San Miguel de Allende 37725 Mexico

Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel is a 17th-century neo-Gothic church famous for its tall pink spires and majestic ornate sanctuary.

Pass By: Ignacio Allende House (Casa de Ignacio Allende), San Miguel de Allende Mexico

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.

Pass By: Church of San Francisco (Iglesia de San Francisco), San Miguel de Allende Mexico

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.

Pass By: Plaza Cívica, Colegio 11, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico

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.

Pass By: Parque Benito Juarez, Calle Canadita de los Aguacates 75 Centro, San Miguel de Allende 37700 Mexico

Peaceful park with brightly colored flowers, winding paths, shaded benches, and a playground.

Pass By: Mercado de Artesanias, Lucas Balderas S/N Plaza Lanaton, San Miguel de Allende 37700 Mexico

A colorful craft market, with stalls of hand-embroidered shawls, decorative pottery, and silver jewelry.

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