I believe a parroquia is considered less than a cathedral in the pecking order of the Catholic…read morechurch, but what do I know? It's still a cool landmark, especially at sunset when the pastel pink hue of the building takes on a seductive glow. It's probably sacrilege to refer to a parish church as seductive, but hey, my knowledge of Catholicism is limited to watching "Conclave" on Amazon Prime. Good flick. Originally built in the 17th century, the church was redesigned in the 1800's to its current more ornate state by architect Zeferino Gutiérrez Muñoz. He took inspiration from European cathedrals, and its fanciful silhouette brings to mind a cross between Sagrada Família and the Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland with a little bit of Petra's pink sandstone thrown in for good measure. It's free to enter the church where you're expected to keep quiet while parishioners pray. Right across the courtyard is the Iglesia de San Rafael, another Catholic church with an equally resplendent interior. It's no wonder the parroquia is the vantage point for notable vista points like El Mirador and popular rooftop restaurants like Quince and Luna Rooftop. It's definitely the city's essential stop. RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/he7dP2ebOv

Extraordinary cathedral with historic architecture. They still hold services and weddings. They do…read moreprefer you to be quiet, and no pets or food is allowed inside.

Great location for Templo de San Francisco, near the Jardin…read more The Church of San Francisco is a jewel of San Miguel de Allende, beautiful inside and out! Nice architecture, in baroque style, this is a church dedicated to Sf. Francis of Asisi (his portrait can be seen at the top). Definetely a place to visit if you are in the area. It is not always opened, the hours vary, can't say I figured it out well, but if you walk downtown a few times, give it a shot! It has nice sculptures inside and it very peaceful! Lots of history and beauty here!

I decided to give a quick review for this little cute town "San Miguel De Allende" just locate…read morenorthwest 167.9 miles from Mexico City. This city was walkable, I went there last year around November, 2019. My suggestion was to stay here for two to three days. It would give you a chance to explore the whole town, including buildings; church and resturant.

Another beautiful church in dowtown San Miguel de Allende. I didn't have a lot of time to do my…read morehomework before visiting so I discovered Oratorio de San Felipe Neri just by walking around town, exploring. It is a perfect way to sightsee this charming town anyways! Saint Felipe Neri is the patron of this church, and the patron of joy and laughter in general. The church was built in 1712 in baroque style and is a jewel of the area. Breathtaking, a challenge to photograph it in its entire shape, the church is a must visit place while in town. It has a different style than other churches in town and you get to learn more about the history of this cool place! The interior has many wonderful oil paintings, if you have the time, it is worth to look around for ten minutes or so (at least). Beautiful church that I am glad I stumble into while walking around. Its beautiful tower will show the way to it!

Listen, I'm no triathlete, not by a long shot, but I was surprised how often the walk up to the…read morecity's defining vista point had been described online as "challenging". Jamie W and I were staying close to Parque Juarez, so we walked up a series of stairways built in the quiet El Chorro neighborhood. With several rest stops along the way, we felt relatively comfortable with the incline. It took us less than twenty minutes to get to the observation area. From here, we could take in the panoramic views of the city (Photo 5). We followed the main road to get us back down to Zona Centro. Beyond the narrow walkway, the biggest challenge was the noise from the nonstop traffic. Make sure you look left to the side streets to capture even more photogenic views of the parroquia (Photo 8). While we were here on a sunny morning, the cobblestone paths might get hazardous in the rain. Just be mindful. RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/ae-Cyc9uNi

The views the attentive service absolutely enjoyable And…read morethis was during the daylight hours. I just can't wait to see it at dusk or later Mescal was delish

Beautiful facade, it got my attention immediately, so ornate and detailed! Loved the figurines and…read morethe bell tower! More unusual looking church I discovered while walking around Guanajato! It was built in 1735, in Baroque style, the interior is simpler detail wise. Not always open, but if you are lucky enough, it's worth visiting it, lots of local history to discover. It's also peaceful and quiet! I enjoyed taking photos here and admired the original work done, the materials they use, colors, etc. Amazing church!

While visiting I had to check out this huge goose sculpture. It's a hotel, and although we rung the…read morebell, it wasn't possible to get inside the gate. You probably need to be a hotel guest, or have a private invitation.

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.