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10 years ago
While visiting I had to check out this huge goose sculpture. It's a hotel, and although we rung the bell, it wasn't possible to get inside the gate. You probably need to be a hotel guest, or have a private invitation. read more
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Col. San Antonio
37760 Allende, Guanajuato
Mexico
41 515 47812
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My husband and I just happened upon this museum while walking around in San Miguel de Allende. It…read morewas such a nice find! We enjoyed the various installments and murals there, but I really enjoyed the location. The architecture is amazing and the courtyard is beautiful. It's also free to enter. Don't miss this place up if you're visiting San Miguel. It's definitely worth a visit!
It is beautiful historical building located in the heart of the city. It has galleries, a coffee…read moreshop, a souvenir store with art books, and upstarted workshop in weaving, ceramics, printing, music. The workshops are 2.5 month long and they are in Spanish
MURAL EN CENTRO CULTURAL
Inner yard
San Miguel de Allende is more than tacos and tequila and the tourists who subsist on them. It's got…read morea lot of intriguing history, so naturally there's a historical museum right across from the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel. The evocative museum is housed in an 18th-century, two-story colonial mansion owned by Mexican independence war hero Ignacio Allende. There's a bucolic central courtyard where you can find the way to the restroom. The furniture is authentic to the period. It gave us an idea of what life was like for a Creole family before the revolution. There's bilingual signage in Spanish and English, though it's more convenient to follow the audio tour available. It took us less than an hour to walk though the building. There are other museums in the city devoted to local crafts like toys and decorative masks, but this struck us as the most essential one. Admission was MX$70. RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/mNfHj1axEC
Lots to read and see. We only had 3 hours in town, so checking out this place gave us a quick…read moreoverview of the town. I appreciated the short video playing in the tiny media room. I had a chance to sit and enjoy a quick 10 min overview of San Miguel. This is an old building and you can finish the self guided tour in as little as 30 mins. It depends on your desire to read all plaques.
Photo 3: Statue of Ignacio Allende
Photo 12: Kitchen
Photo 5: Ignacio Allende
There's plenty of local art you can peruse in San Miguel de Allende pretty much everywhere but in…read moreparticular, through the murals in Colonia Guadalupe (review: https://yelp.to/q9kP7NytrH) and the art galleries at Fabrica La Aurora (review: https://yelp.to/KDOSJ53uzz). One spot to add to the list is this free arts center established in a historic building built around a water spring in Zona Centro. Jamie W and I casually walked in and saw rooms filled with colorful folk art. Interestingly, of most interest to me was an exhibit from Yasuaki Yamashita, a Nagasaki-born atomic bomb survivor who used his art to advocate for world peace. RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/1O2ptNEnJE
Photo 1: Montage of images from Casa de la Cultura San Miguel Allende
Photo 3: Casa de la Cultura San Miguel Allende
Photo 4: Yasuaki Yamashita
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While it's always worthwhile to see a city's main public library, this one offers the additional…read moreappeal of a striking ceiling mural that provides an immersive perspective on the history and culture of San Miguel de Allende (Photo 2). The bilingual library is extensive with a vast collection that's apparently the second largest in Mexico. The historic 18th-century building has been set up to be a true community space with a cafe, a theatre, and a courtyard (Photo 10). It was definitely worth a stop. RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/bfKo_Cp9Pg
Lovely library with a large courtyard for sitting and reading / writing. They also have a coffee…read moreshop inside that has DECAF ESPRESSO!!! The only decaf I've found in town!
Photo 1: Montage of images from Biblioteca de San Miguel Allende
Photo 3: Mural
Photo 2: Mural
Very nice museum to come and see the arts of all the different types of dolls and toys that they…read moreused to have here also the price is 80 pesos and 40 for Kids
My husband and I decided to stop by this museum while walking through town. I am actually very glad…read morewe did so. It's a great museum! The cost of entry is 50 pesos, which I was a bit reluctant to pay. Let me tell you, it was well worth it! The museum is clean, well organized, and has many vibrant displays. Both children and adults will enjoy the colorful displays. An added bonus is that the building is air conditioned. Do yourself a favor and go all the way to the top of the building and spend some time on the terraces. They offer a relaxing roof-top view of the city.
What's not to love about this place? The exhibits are absolutely jaw-dropping. There are separate…read moresections for dolls, mobile toys, puppets, etc. The colors are amazing, and the amount of work that's gone in to curating this selection is evident everywhere you look. The day I went I was blessed with a local school's 4th or 5th grade class enjoying a field trip. To watch the kids' excitement, wonder, and amazement was thrilling to me. Here are a couple of Pro Tips to enhance your enjoyment: 1) There's a nice patio on the roof that affords a terrific view of San Miguel de Allende. There are tables and chairs and awnings so it's a wonderful place to just sit back, catch your breath, and take in the city's beauty. 2) There's a small garden(?) patio(?) fountain area(?) (not sure what to call it here) on the first level. This, too, is a wonderful place to just catch yourself after the stimulation of the museum. 3) The majority of the description placards are in Spanish. (About 20% are English and Spanish both.) But here, Google Lens / Google Translate is your New Best Friend. I leaned heavily on this crutch to both learned a great deal, and to learn a few new Spanish phrases. Finally, I have to recommend the staff: Every single one I encountered seemed to have made it their personal mission that I enjoy everything the museum has to offer.
This was a very pleasant surprise. I didn't expect much from the descriptions, but it was way more…read moreinteresting than I thought it would be. There are multiple floors and rooms, each one with an interesting theme, e.g., miniatures, dolls, masks, etc. I kinda expected some old, broken down toys, but this was really a cultural museum. Definitely worth a visit when in SMdA.
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Beautiful Museum. Everyone should stop by just to see the architecture. Everything is very well…read morepreserved and worth capturing in a photo. This is a very popular tourist spots for other who live in Mexico. There was a constant flow of tourists. They also have restrooms to use by their guests. I'm glad we stopped by.
There's nothing in here except business offices and a few shops. I was expecting a museum…read morecontaining artifacts from the area.
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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.
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.
This place was great, not only was it affordable but we really enjoyed the hike and the fresh air…read more Some people mentioned walking from the city center but I don't recommend it unless your ready to be tired when you get there. Just park directly at the location or get a taxi to drive you up there. Also it can be a bit challenging for kids and the elderly so I wouldn't recommend making the full circle. I would say to at least cross the mini dam since it was the most beautiful thing there. I also loved the abandoned villa with its ancient oven. The entrance was very nice and it had well kept bathrooms inside as well. Lastly, I would recommend bringing a bottle of water and to add some sunscreen.
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
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.
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.
The museum's permanent collection on the ancient Mexican civilizations and baroque art is good, but…read morethe temporary exhibition on corn was fantastic. The housing of the museum in an old monastery is an attraction itself.