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San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende is a colonial city in the state of Guanajuato in the Bajio mountains of central Mexico, about 270 km northwest of Mexico City. In 2020, the town had 72,000 residents, in a metropolitan area of 160,000.

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    Casa del Inquisidor

    An 18th-century mansion and the former office of the Inquisition was located in this building, now a private home. Directly across the street is the former jail for the Inquisition.

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    Casa del Mayorazgo de la Canal

    Casa de Cultura Banamex

    The former home of a very wealthy family and now housing a bank. The courtyard is open to the public, and occasional art exhibits are shown on the ground floor. Visitors must sign in; no photography permitted.

    Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00, Sat Sun 10:00-18:00Free

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    Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez

    Bellas Artes / Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción

    This former convent is now an art school and cultural center, and hosts rotating exhibits by local and international artists. Of particular note is an unfinished mural on the ground floor by David Alfaro Siqueiros, a contemporary of Diego Rivera.

    Mon-Sat 10:00-19:30, Sun 10:00-14:00Free

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    El Jardín

    Jardín Allende, Plaza Principal

    This central plaza with manicured trees is always buzzing with activity and is a good place for people-watching.

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    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

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    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)

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    Oratorio de San Felipe Neri

    Completed in 1714, the church features a delicately-carved pink sandstone façade.

    Daily 09:00-18:00

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    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

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    Sanctuary of Atotonilco

    Santuario de Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco

    Often called the “Sistine Chapel of Mexico,” the Sanctuary of Atotonilco is an 18th-century pilgrimage church famous for its dramatic, fresco-covered interiors. It's 12 km northwest of San Miguel de Allende on highway MEX-51, and there are minibuses (“El Santuario”) that run regularly from the city center.

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    Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Salud

    Church of Our Lady of Health

    Built in the 17th century and notable for the scalloped stone dome over the main entrance.

    Daily 09:00-18:00

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    Templo de San Francisco

    Built toward the end of the 18th century, this is a good example of Mexican Baroque architecture.

    Mon-Sat 08:00-14:00, Sun varies

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    Templo de la Inmaculada Concepcíon

    Las Monjas

    Next to the Bellas Artes and part of the former convent, this church was constructed in the mid-18th century. The massive dome is said to be a copy of Les Invalides in Paris.

    Daily 09:00-18:00

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    Another Face of Mexico Mask Museum

    La Otra Cara de Mexico

    A private collection of over 500 Mexican ceremonial masks.

    By appointment onlyFree for children and students.