I was surprised that a city as picturesque as San Miguel de Allende doesn't have that many green…read moreparks. Sure, there are plenty of plazas with gardens and benches like Jardin Allende in the center of town, but hardly any expansive parks with shady clusters of trees, kids' playgrounds, and dense greenery. That was why this unique oasis stood out to Jamie W and me, especially since our hotel was just down the street. Attempting to recover from the cobblestone roads, we frequently walked to the park during our stay. We liked watching the schoolkids practicing their shooting skills on the basketball court. In the evenings, amateur guitarists strummed on random benches throughout the park, and on the weekend, artists displayed their works on the main walkway as did vendors hawking souvenirs. Of course, there were also stands selling local snacks. Finally, the eastern edge of the park proved to be an effective starting point for our stepwise climb up to El Mirador. This was one highly functional park and bucolic to boot. RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/goBt38P7tu

Decent spot to take the kids - we had fun for about an hour at the playground and walking around…read more They charge for the bathroom, so that was inconvenient. The walk was near many shops and food stops. Several families here during the week, recommend if in San Miguel.

WOW !!! JUST Wow!!! This place is breathe taking…read more. LAS POZAS meaning "The Pools" is a surrealistic garden created by Edward James, in a subtropical rainforest in the Sierra Gorda mountains of Mexico. This place was amazing it has natural waterfalls and pools with surrealist sculptures of concrete in the middle of a rainforest... We were visiting San Luis Potosí and drove to Xilitla to stay in a cabin in the middle of the beautiful rainforest... We went right after things had opened up again from covid so it was not that busy since people were still scared to travel... We did not know that you had to buy pre-sale tickets for Las Pozas at the museum before entering. So we had to wait until the next day to go in... The ticket includes entrance to the museum which is located in El Centro and entrance to Las Pozas.. They give you a guided walking tour throughout Las Pozas and let you take photos as you move throughout Las Pozas... Our tour guide was great and gave so much detail about the surrealist sculptures and Edward James... I would recommend checking this place out, it is so beautiful and stunning... The location is pretty hard to get to because the road could be dangerous to drive depending on the weather conditions.. We rented a car and drove from the Centro of San Luis Potosi, but I'm pretty sure there are busses that will take you to the museum or other tours... Definitely 5 stars for this beautiful place...

What can I tell you. This was one of the of the hidden gems from my home state. Last time we were…read morehere was around 15 yrs ago. Xilitla has grown so much since our last visit, and certainly this is one of the biggest reasons why. A must see place if you are in town and have plenty of time to spend at least half a day for this visit. Why? Well, we made the mistake of arriving around 1pm, thinking that we would be inside by 1:30 and done by 5. The line was soooooooo long that it took us almost 3 hrs to get inside. Even though the whole ticketing process takes less than 5 min, this place has a capacity of 800 visitors, so if you are 801, you have to wait until one leaves so you get a ticket to get in. This was the painful part...once inside you can walk around to visit every single corner of this marvelous place. The interesting part is that you can take a stair to the floor and end up at the ceiling or into a different room with a fountain, a room, a surrealist sculpture or to a beautiful water pond connected to the river flow. There are two separate places to visit here, one which is the surrealist castle, and the second the "pozas", which are the water ponds where you can take a dive, refresh yourself and enjoy the waterfall at the top which flows into the pond. Just be careful when walking into the pozas, as the pathway is made out of stone which is very slippery when wet. Since most people walk out from this place to the exit in wet clothes, it will always be slippery . Definitely it was worth the wait and the time spent here. My son was the only one being sad for not having enough time to get into the water, as security was already asking everyone to leave as they close at 6pm. I'll make sure next time to arrive earlier so we can enjoy longer...!

I could spout a tired cliche like exclaiming this is the beating heart of San Miguel de Allende…read more Suffice it to say, this is the city's main plaza and the place where everyone congregates. With an abundance of laurel trees and constantly tended gardens, it's directly adjacent to the iconic Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel (review: https://yelp.to/_OoAnNXEyX). A variety of local food kiosks surround the square, and bands of immaculately dressed mariachi musicians serenade visitors for tips. The benches tend to get crowded, especially near sunset, so grab an open seat when you can. RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/ZDY8M2samr

The Jardin Allende is what I like about smaller town in Mexico! It's the life of the place, the…read morespot where everyone gathers, rests, meets, relaxes, it marks the center of the town with a nice decor and energy. Usually you have a nice quiosk for bands to play in the weekend, a cute water fountain that gives charm to the area, benches where people meet, rest, take a break. It is a charming place with more activity in the weekends. Jardin Allende has a nice trimmed garden and nice views of the Parroquia, you can't beat that! Ideal place to rest and get the vibe of the town!

Living history. During the rainy season water still flows in these tubs. I loved seeing and being…read moreable to touch historic relics. It looks just like it does in the tour books. This is a must stop for everyone. Busses and tour groups come by here today. Make sure you walk up the hill and see all of the birds nesting in April.

This is a nice little hidden gem in El Fuerte, if you are visiting it's around 20 pesos so like…read moreless than $2 to enter and 5 pesos to feed the deer I suggest buying two cups a person because they eat through the food quickly. Over all it's a relaxing place and a good place to have a picnic, they have a lot of seating and shade. They also allow you to grab the bunnies and hold them during your stay.

Mountains, Forests, and landscapes of green are among my favorite things, add a waterfall and life…read moreis perfect to me. I am not normal. I would make this trip just for this waterfall. I don't recommend you do, most people would complain, "Is this it?" It's not it. For 25 pesos each, less than 2 bucks! The easiest trail to a waterfall I have EVER taken! You can't go swimming the pools at the bottom of the waterfall are not deep enough and it's surrounded by large rocks/boulders. The view and sounds are picturesque in my opinion, kick off the shoes, relax on a rock, and wade in the fresh cool water. The experience is guaranteed to make a pleasant afternoon. For those of you who like to live on the edge, apologies for it being the easiest trail you ever stroll, but they offer a 131 foot Rappel from the side of the waterfall for a mere 250.00 pesos, not even 15 bucks. Talk about chump change. If you prefer a vapor bath to purify your body the price tag is the same. What the hell do both! All this can be done in two to three hours; to make it an all-day event make sure you arrive early and visit Las Pozas also known as El Jardin Surrealista de Edward James which will take up most of your time, just a few meters BEFORE this entrance. One day but two great experiences.

Beautiful park, kind personnel, nice cafe and gift shop…read more Internet flaky, unable to use Uber- staff at reception area was kind enough to call taxi for us. Lovely park to walk, explore + relax.

Fans of botanical gardens will likely enjoy El Charco del Ingenio, a 170+ acre garden/ecological…read morereserve in San Miguel de Allende. It's a serene, safe place to wander pathways and explore, even if it lacks anything as colorful, vibrant, or artful as (my favorite), the U.K.'s Kew Gardens. Between the attractive gift shop one enters through, the building that functions as a museum for what you'll see here, and the al fresco cafe where fresh-squeezed juices are well-priced and delicious, you might mistakenly think you're in the Bay Area, with far cheaper prices. It's very aesthetically pleasing. The actual botanic gardens are somewhat less so. A map of the grounds will show you the trails and the layout but it's easy enough to just wander. There's some art (very little), some created habitats (e.g. medicinal plants), a greenhouse, and a lake/pond to cross and see some historic relics. Whether any of this appeals to you really depends on your mood. If you decide to come here I'd recommend you walk from wherever you are. The hilly walk here from central SMA takes you through a really lovely neighborhood of high end homes before suddenly navigating a dirt path with tumbleweeds and cacti. All of this nicely satisfies the desire you have to see things because, once on site here, what you'll see is - I have to admit - less exciting. Finish up with a green juice and purchase some organic honey for those back home. Then enjoy the walk back to where you came from.