"Behind the weathered facades of San Miguel de Allende is an inner world of colonial courtyards, walled gardens, and singular style."
By Jeff Book

San Miguel de Allende is known for its shopping. You can also choose from many restaurants and, for a community of 80,000 people, the number and variety of ethnic cuisines is astounding. However, San Miguel consists of more than shopping, eating and drinking. The town’s rich history can be observed in centuries-old traditions. San Miguel is the most prosperous town of its size in Mexico. There is plenty to do in this charming town, from art classes to hiking, thermal spas to golfing and much more.

BIRD WATCHING - Jardin Botanico El Charco del Ingenio 154- 4715,
Montecillo De Nieto, Pressa Ignacio Allende 152-6878.

CAMPING – Lago Dorado Trailer Park

GOLF – 9 holes - Club de Golf Malanquin – 152-0516, Hacienda el Santuario Hotel, Spa and Golf – 186-2036.
18 holes – Club Campestre Queretaro, Queretaro – 01-422-441-2230, Club de Golf Juriquilla, Queretaro – 01-422-234-0100.  All open to the public, tee time required.

HIKING – Jardin Botanico el Charco del Ingenio – 154-471, miles of trails on more than 200 acres of land.

HORSEBACK RIDING – Pancho and Karla – 044-415-153-2863, long and short rides in picturesque Atotonilco.
Rancho de la Capilla – 152-0265, excursions on a scenic ranch along the road to Guanajuato.
Xotolar Ranch – 154-6275, short rides and trips over hills with views of rugged canyon landscapes. 

RIDING SCHOOL – Canales Equestrian Centre – Pedro Paramo 37, 152 – 3386.

TENNIS – Club de Golf Malanquin – 152-0516, 4 clay courts, lessons available, and reservations are required.
Hotel Posada de la Aldea – Ancha de San Antonio 15, 152- 1022, 2 courts, lessons available, open to the public, and a fee required.
Unidad Deportiva Luis H. Ducoing Gamba – 2 public courts, first come first serve basis, and there is no charge.

THERMAL WATERS –Balneario Aqua Magica Taboada 152- 0850, 3 pools, restaurant with snacks, playground, and picnic tables. The water temperature is about 44-degrees Celsius and it is allegedly the same mineral content as Baden-Baden, Germany.
Balneario Escondido Place – 154-1518, 9 pools connected with grottos, water temperature is about 40-degrees Celsius, and it’s a favorite of Mexico City residents.

YOGA – San Miguel Health and Fittness Center – Plaza Pueblito – 154-8395.
The Yellow Door Studio – Stirling Dickinson 1-A, 044-415-153-7140, Hatha yoga for adults and children.
Yoga Co-Op of San Miguel – Bellas Artes – 152- 0289.

ART CLASSES – Bellas Artes – (011-52-415)-152-0289, Casa De la Cultura – (011-52-415)-154–5670, Centro Cultural Plaza Pueblito - (011-52-415)-154–6511.

CERAMIC CLASSES – Goldberg, Joan Elena – 152-3844, private, groups, and families.

DANCE CLASSES – in Bellas Artes – from ballet to flamenco.
Casa de Cultura - 154-5670, regional Mexican styles.
Centro Cultural Plaza Pueblito – 154-6511 – ballet and flamenco.
El Recreo – classical, modern, popular, gypsy, middle-eastern, tap and jazz.

LANGUAGE SCHOOLS – Centro Bilingue de San Miguel – (011-52-415)-152-6316, also culture, history, singing, dancing and crafts.
Centro Mexicano de Lengua Y Cultura de San Miguel – (011-52-415)-152-0763, languages, crafts etc.

MARTIAL ART CLASSES – Centro Cultural Plaza Pueblito – 154-6511
El Recreo – 152- 0131

MINIATURE GOLF – Hotel Refugio del Molino – 152-1818

MUSIC LESSONS – Bellas Artes – 152-0289, piano, cello, violin, viola, guitar etc.
Centro Cultural Plaza Pueblito – 154-6511 – classical, Spanish, and popular guitar.

SHOPPING – There are numerous shops offering anything from high fashion to jewelry and folk art.

MOVIES – Cinemas Gemelos - Plaza Real del Conde – 152-6408.

SWIMMING CLASSES – Club de Golf Malanquin – 152-0516, day rates.
Santo Domingo Fittness Center – 154-7545, covered pool, day rates.

ANTIQUES – Bazzar Allende e Hidalgo  - about 10 miles outside of the town. The largest and best dealer outside of town.
Bazzar el Viejo Oeste  Antiguedades – Hernandez Macias  121, the diversity of items makes it a first stop for many U.S. antique dealers.
El Atico – Correo 24, upscale art, glass and jewelry from Mexico and around the world.

COOKING CLASSES – Du Bois, Patsy – (011-52-418)-185-2151, 11 miles outside of San Miguel, transportation provided.
Ricaud, Maria Laura – Cale de La Luz 12, (011-52-415)-152-4376, traditional home style Mexican cooking using recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation for more than 200 years.
Sazon – Correo 22, (011-52-415)-154-7671, Mexican and International cooking taught by notable chefs from as close as San Miguel and Mexico City and as far away as Napa Valley.

FLEA MARKETS – La Biblioteca Publicade San Miguel de Allende – Insurgentes 25,
Every Thursday from 10A – 130P, largely used books and clothing.
El Tianguis – Boulevard de la Conspiracion – used clothes, quality antiques, household items and more.

MOTORCYCLE RENTALS – Honda San Miguel de Allende - Salida a Celaya – 152-1080, scooters, dirt bikes, and four wheelers.

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES - The Country club has a great day camp that Mexican and Americans may attend.  A few of the local schools have day trips to the park and Spanish lessons. There are also horse riding lessons and a science camp. Please call us before your trip to find out more information as these activities are seasonal.