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Historic places in San Miguel de Allende

7 historic buildings, sites and memorials in San Miguel de Allende.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Historic places in San Miguel de Allende

  1. Do

    Bici-Burro Cycling

    A bike shop that has operated in San Miguel since 1963. They offer bike rentals and biking or hiking tours with guides that hold an intimate knowledge of the area around San Miguel. You have the choice of seven bike tours and two hiking trips which take you amongst natural landmarks and some of the historical ruins of the area. These are of varying degrees of difficulty and range from 5 to 8 hours. The bicycle tours include a 2-speed aluminum mountain bike with helmet, gloves and transportation if needed.

  2. See

    La Esquina Popular Mexican Toy Museum

    La Esquina Museo del Juguete Popular Mexicano

    This museum collection is housed in a historic building, and includes a range of antique and modern hand-made toys.

    Wed-Sat 10:00-18:00, Sun 11:00-16:00

  3. Eat

    La Grotta

    A wonderful, multi-story restaurant owned by Daniel and son Dyami. La Grotta is located downhill, around the corner, just a block from the main cathedral. The restaurant is casual and the main items are pizza, calzones, and Italian-related. The food is very carefully and freshly prepared.

    Daily 14:00-22:00

  4. Buy

    Mercado San Juan de Dios

    Largest indoor market, open daily, within the Historical Center. Most customers are locals. No handicrafts or souvenirs.

  5. See

    Museo Histórico de San Miguel de Allende

    Casa de Allende

    Home of Ignacio Allende, one of the independence heroes. You will learn about Mexican history from the 16th century until the death of Allende in 1811 and you can find an exhibition which shows a typical upper-class house of that time. Spanish and English explanations

    Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00M$50 (adults), free (concessions)

  6. See

    Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel

    The marvelous pink granite parish church, looking like an ornate candy sculpture. The building itself dates from the 16th century, while the façade was designed in the 19th century by self-taught indigenous architect Zeferino Gutíerrez, who is said to have been inspired by a postcard depicting a European Gothic cathedral.

    Daily 08:00-20:00

  7. Buy

    Soriana Súper

    Another hypermarket chain with a decent selection of food items but on the eastern outskirts of town, far from the Historical Center.

    Daily 08:00-22:00

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to San Miguel de Allende (CC BY-SA 4.0).