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Chinapjs
Washington DC, DC3,632 contributions
Feb 2020
The center of the city surrounded by churches, important buildings, restaurants and more. It really comes to life in the evening, even on a Monday night. We listened to the mariachis, ate our ice cream and strolled around. Church overnight is stunning at night.
Written February 18, 2020
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John M
Dallas, TX90 contributions
Mar 2022
This is the heart of the city. You will want to visit this many times during your stay-morning, night, Sunday and any time you pass through the central plaza. We were very fortunate to be in San Miguel on a holiday weekend, so there was alot going on. There was a wedding one evening, fireworks and religious celebrations on Sunday and Monday. It was such a cool building. Reminded me of Rome.
Written April 4, 2022
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Travelling folks
Langley City, Canada260 contributions
Apr 2022
The Zocalo, any zocalo is always my favourite place to visit while in any Mexico location. To see the culture, families and entertainment is always a trip worth taking. This Zocalo won my heart as we stopped for and afternoon of just Watching. This little boy stole my heart as he endlessly chased pigeons all afternoon, while is Dad stayed very close to him. I know of a little boy that would sleep well that night.
Written April 26, 2022
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Alec D
Seattle, WA2,603 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
This is a large plaza in San Miguel de Allende. Around Christmas they put up lots of holiday lights. It’s a great place for people watching any time of year.
Written December 9, 2019
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Marilyn P
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico55 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Very interesting with vendors and dancers, portales to sit under and have a beer while watching and making friends. The beggars abound and appear to be well organized. Noted especially when a group of small Oaxaceño children surrounded us with a distraction on one side while picking my wallet on the other. Within 15 minutes all my credit cards were maxed out at the nearby mall. Other people have counted the same experience. Beware.
Written October 14, 2017
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Katie F
Washington DC, DC3,693 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
I love the zocalo in Mexican towns, whether it's called the Jardin, Plaza Principal, or whatever, and San Miguel's Jardin is the place to be. I can't think of any other place that is so alive! Vibrant, colorful, noisy -- mariachi bands, mojigangas, children chasing balloons, couples strolling, sometimes a wedding party/procession...you never know what's going to happen, but you can be assured that something new will happen almost every day. Early morning is quieter and a nice place to take coffee and a pastry from La Colmena Bakery close by and find a bench to just sit and watch the day unfold.
Written April 4, 2015
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Angelica Moro
Guadalajara, Mexico90 contributions
Jul 2020
The church of San Miguel Arcangel is one of the most beautiful in Mexico. It's exterior is made in pink stone in a neo-gothic style. It is iconic to the town of San Miguel.
Written December 2, 2020
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Randi C
Berwyn67 contributions
Feb 2020
A can't miss while you're in San Miguel de Allende. Fun to see at all different times of day and in different light.
Written February 29, 2020
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designtraveler2015
Philadelphia, PA72 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Be sure to sit in the zocalo during the afternoon on Friday and Saturdays--a full show of wedding and elaborate dresses marching by and posing for pictures. The brides are dramatic and enjoy the attention.
Written January 26, 2019
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elizabethdonovan
Seattle, WA45 contributions
Mar 2017
San Miguel is fairly small . It's easy to wander around the different areas . There are many shops as you explore
I love San Miguel Zocolo because you see beautiful architecture and find little restaurants and interesting shops
I have been going to San Miguel since 1976 when Mexican friends from Mexico,City told me I must go . It's still the same charming village .but now has more shops and restaurants and of course tourists . Europeans have discoveed San Miguel and some Italans have opened restaurants . Go go go you will love it . If you can't walk on cobblestone do not go . Everything in El central is walkable .Taxis are inexpensive. I must admit I now take taxis up the steep hills . Enjoy Charming colonial San Miguel ❤️
I love San Miguel Zocolo because you see beautiful architecture and find little restaurants and interesting shops
I have been going to San Miguel since 1976 when Mexican friends from Mexico,City told me I must go . It's still the same charming village .but now has more shops and restaurants and of course tourists . Europeans have discoveed San Miguel and some Italans have opened restaurants . Go go go you will love it . If you can't walk on cobblestone do not go . Everything in El central is walkable .Taxis are inexpensive. I must admit I now take taxis up the steep hills . Enjoy Charming colonial San Miguel ❤️
Written January 22, 2018
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The "zocalo" is the main square of a city or town. In San Miguel de Allende it is called "El Jardín", officially "Jardín Allende". On a map you will find it in the "Centro"...the center of the town. Its address is Portal de Guadalupe 10. The street "Portal de Guadalupe is one block long, along the east side of the park. The north side is bordered by the Calle Principal. To the south is Calle Correo, and to the east is the one-block-long street "Portal Allende".
Written November 27, 2016
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