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Arts & Crafts
San Miguel Allende is a most charming town for taking gentle walks through its cobblestone streets where you will come across shops selling local and national handicrafts such as blown glass objects, objects made out of tin, brass and papier maché.
Festivals
The "Sanmiguelada"
This is the three-day festival in honor of the town's patron saint, starting on September 29. The celebrations commence with a parade of flower offerings called xúchiles; there is then a dance put on by the concheros (dancers dressed in colorful Aztec garb, including feather headdresses); on the last day, young bulls are let loose in the streets in what is known as the "Pamplonada". At night, there are performances by bands and estudiantinas (groups of singing minstrels formed by students).
La Sanmiguelada, held in late September, is the culmination of the fiesta season that begins with the commemoration of Independence Day on the 16th. On the day of its patron saint, the city wakes up at dawn to see the fireworks adorning the Parroquia. The celebrations, which include a bullfight, reach a climax when fighting bulls are released into the streets in the center.
Museums
The famous hero of Mexican Independence, don Ignacio Allende, is honored in the regional museum of San Miguel, where some of his personal objects and others related to astronomy are on display. This museum, which is part of the house that Allende inhabited, stands next to the square named after him.
Church and monastery of La Concepcion
Known as "Las Monjas". Built in 1755 for the daughter of Francisco de la Canal who joined a religious order. The convent is currently occupied by the "El Nigromante" Cultural Center, named after the liberal writer Ignacio Ramírez. Open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm and Sundays from 10 to 2 pm. Hernández Macías 75, centro. Tel. 20 289.
The Casa de Allende Historical Museum
This museum is dedicated the life of the illustrious Ignacio de Allende and the displays consist mainly of some of his personal objects, documents and weapons. Other spaces are dedicated to the history of the town of San Miguel; others have exhibitions of archeological remains.
Performing Arts
The city's main cultural activities are provided by the Allende Institute, with its beautiful panoramic view, and the Ignacio Ramírez "El Nigromante" Cultural Center.
Golf
The city of San Miguel Allende is internationally famous for its colonial architecture and historical importance, in addition to its superb climate. It is also worth visiting for its golf facilities.
Club de Golf Malanquín
Set in the Hotel Misión Panorama, it has 9 holes par 72, with a 7018 yard course.
Night Life
At night, this town offers the charm of its streets and alleys illuminated by colonial streetlights that you can stroll along on your way to one of its many bars, cafés and Mama Mia and Hard Rock Bar Café.
El Grito
Umaran 15, and La Luna
CLOSED: Friday and Saturday nights
La Coronela
San Francisco 2
Styled after a typical Mexican cantina, you can hear traditional Mexican music.
La Fragua
Cuna de Allende 3
Has live music and happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m.
Pancho and Lefty's
CLOSED: Wednesday to Saturday from 8:30
There's live country and western or rock and roll, depending on the night
Spas
In San Miguel de Allende, there are two places offering spa services, together with massages, music, small pools, facial treatment, manicurists and pedicurists. One of these is the Hotel Casa de Sierra Nevada, the other being La Puertecita Boutique Hotel.
Camping
The scenery on the banks of the Ignacio Allende Reservoir, near San Miguel is beautiful and perfect for camping.
Ecotourism
In the north of the city, an environmental conservation center has been developed on a piece of land known as El Charco del Ingenio, where you can walk through the countryside, tour the reservoir and even go mountaineering. The Cante Botanical Garden boasts an astonishing range of cacti. Also worth visiting is the nearby orchid collection donated by Sterling Dickinson.
Horseback Riding
San Miguel has a long established rodeo tradition, primarily expressed in its love of horses, meaning that it is easy to find organized pony treks through traditional villages and spectacular scenery. There are also various riding and show jumping schools.
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