Destination
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
San Miguel de Allende is a pink-stone colonial town of rooftop bars, galleries and hot springs in the central highlands, with a large expat community that keeps the restaurant scene sharp.
Trips to San Miguel de Allende from every city
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Lowest fares to San Miguel de Allende by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | $358 | 2 |
| Los Angeles | $490 | 12 |
| San Diego | $699 | 4 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | fine |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | fine |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- September: Independence Day on the 15th and 16th and the patron-saint festivities at the end of the month fill the town.
- November: Día de Muertos altars and the Calaca festival at the start of the month.
Where to stay in San Miguel de Allende
- Centro: The cobbled grid around the Jardín and the Parroquia, where most boutique hotels and rooftop bars are.
- Guadalupe: Street-art barrio north of the centre with cheaper rooms and a younger crowd.
- San Antonio: Residential neighbourhood on the south side, a ten-minute walk to the Jardín.
- Atascadero: Hillside above the centre with view hotels and the Charco del Ingenio botanical garden.
What to do in San Miguel de Allende
- Watch the Parroquia light up at dusk from a rooftop over the Jardín
- Soak in the thermal pools at La Gruta or Escondido Place
- Gallery-hop the Fábrica La Aurora
- Day trip to the UNESCO city of Guanajuato and its tunnels
- Wine tasting at Dos Búhos or Cuna de Tierra
- The Cañada de la Virgen pyramid at sunset
Good to know
| Airports | Guanajuato (Del Bajío) International (BJX), Querétaro Intercontinental (QRO) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | America/Mexico_City |
| Kind of trip | culture, romantic, food, history, shopping |
Questions about San Miguel de Allende
When is the best time to visit San Miguel de Allende?
October, November, December, January, February, March and April.
Do US citizens need a passport for San Miguel de Allende?
Yes. San Miguel de Allende is in Mexico; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is San Miguel de Allende on the ground?
San Miguel de Allende is mid-range by US standards: plan about $90 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.