Cynthia’s guidebook
Food scene
Hecho En Mexico Restaurant
8 Ancha de San AntonioGreat food close by house
Lavanda Café
48 Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez MaciasGreat breakfast-brunch nook
Ten ten pie al carbon
5 Stirling DickinsonGood food, cool vibe
Fun ambiance, open till midnight, great food especially breakfast, amazing cakes, cool place to work on your laptop at.
57 locals recommend
Cafe Rama
#7 Nemesio DiezFun ambiance, open till midnight, great food especially breakfast, amazing cakes, cool place to work on your laptop at.
Tostévere
4 CodoYummy tapas, cool cave like setting, fun and cozy
Muelle 13
15 Stirling DickinsonGreat cheap seafood and drinks.
Pork Belly
10 Stirling DickinsonAmazing ribs as well as veggie dishes.
Atrio Restaurant
3 Cuna de AllendeFoodie heaven but pricey.
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
11 Nemesio DiezLuna rooftop for elegance and romance
Inside Cafe
66 InsurgentesGreat brunch and fusion food. Rooftop terrace view.
Bar
Cool bar, good people & ambiance, food and cocktails, young crowd, pick up spot for singles.
135 locals recommend
La Azotea
6 UmaránCool bar, good people & ambiance, food and cocktails, young crowd, pick up spot for singles.
QUINCE
15 Cuna de AllendeBest bar view of downtown, great music, great drinks but food is so-so.
La Azotea
6 UmaránCool bar, good hang and food. A good singles meet place at night.
Sightseeing
Charco Del Ingenio
S/N PalomaAmazing hike
Escondido Place
KM 10 San Miguel de Allende - Dolores HidalgoMineral water hot bath caves
Hot springs! You can get there by taxi or bus en route to Dolores Hidalgo - get off at LA GRUTA
133 locals recommend
La Gruta Spa
km 10 A Dolores HidalgoHot springs! You can get there by taxi or bus en route to Dolores Hidalgo - get off at LA GRUTA
Charco Del Ingenio
S/N PalomaNice hiking among botanical gardens.
City advice
Getting around
Use Google Maps
Add house location and favorite restaurants and hot spots to your Google Maps so you can get around easy and fast
Getting around
How to get to San Miguel from Airports
Coming from CDMX Int Airport, LEON BJX or Queretaro: Shuttle Van door to door is best - BAJIOGO. com
Bus from CDMX airport: goes to Queretaro, then take another bus to San Miguel.
Bus from Mexico Central del Norte book direct to San Miguel on ETN or Primera plus.
Buses from any other city come direct or through Queretaro - ETN or Primera Plus are the best.
From San Miguel Bus Station to The Nest Apartments: Uber or Taxis from station are a 5 minute ride and a few dollars.
Customs and culture
Spanish Classes with Lilia - private to room or zoom
Great Spanish Lessons from Lilia - inquire for her direct info. One on one classes to your apartment. Take one class or schedule a few. She makes it fun, light and easy to learn the phrases you need to feel more at ease in town.