Rancho de la Capilla is a 17th-century ranch 15 miles from San Miguel de Allende. We offer horseback rides from the ranch into the surrounding countryside. You will see herds of animals, ruins, panoramic vistas, migrating birds and the Presa Allende, a huge picturesque lake. After the ride you will relax on the terrace overlooking the Picacho Mountains and enjoy a local fruit drink.People always tell us this was the highlight of their trip

An impressive mansion on the Jardín, now occupied by a bank.

Regarded as the symbol of San Miguel, this pastel pink and orange neo-Gothic confection dates from the late 19th century and is said to have been built by an indigenous stonemason with no formal...

Throughout Mexico, the word "Zócalo" is used for the main plaza or square. in San Miguel de Allende it's the name of one of the town's excellent craft stores. San Miguel's main square is known as the...

La Gruta is the only hotspring directly on the San Miguel-Dolores road. Indoor and outdoor pools, grassy verges with recliners and a small cafe/restaurant on site. Admission charge.

Run by volunteers, this library is the second largest bilingual library in Mexico.

El Escondido is one of San Miguel's famus hot springs. Located several km out of town, it has 3 thermal indoor and 3 outdoor pools. Admission charge.

This school offers a variety of language classes.

This 200-acre nature reserve has a variety of native vegetation and cacti. Click here to visit the excellent web site.

Birthplace of Ignacio de Allende, one of the heroes of the Mexican independence movement. The museum has been remodelled and reopened in April 2009. Open 09:00-17:00 daily except Monday. Admission...

At the heart of San Miguel's historic centre sits the Jardín: not strictly speaking a garden but the town's main plaza, pedestrianised on three sides and busy day and night. Great for people-watching.

San Miguel's premier school for the arts offers classes in photography, sculpture, music, dance and painting. Located in an old convent, it has a pretty patio, open to the public, with bookshop, cafe...

Attractive, leafy park a short walk from the Jardín. Has a popular basket ball court, early morning exercise classes. Young lads honing their bullfighting skills (without the bulls though!) are...

This language school offers classes for both adults and children.

The more central of San Miguel's two downtown markets also has an artesan market to one side of it that runs several blocks downhill.

One of the town's premier language schools.

Rancho La Loma consists of 300-acres and is 10 minutes from the Casa de Sierra Nevada. You can go horseback riding or enjoy a spa treatment.