Places you can visit without paying an entrance fee.
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Centro & Jardin
The cultural and social hub of town, with the Jardín across from the Parroquia. Car-free blocks full of shops, restaurants, and galleries, and live music most days. more →
Fábrica La Aurora
A 1902 textile factory turned arts and design center, with galleries, design shops, a café, and a wine bar. Some of the original machinery is still on display. more →
Bellas Artes / El Nigromante
A former convent cloister of galleries and classrooms around a huge courtyard. Find the unfinished Siqueiros mural in a room off the courtyard. more →
Canción India Street
The most famous collection of street art in town. more →
Galería Urbana
An art gallery of 12 amazing murals hidden under an underpass. more →
The Parroquia
The iconic symbol of San Miguel, towering over the Jardín. Its facade was inspired by drawings and postcards of European cathedrals. more →
Instituto Allende Museum
A lovely little museum around a courtyard at the Allende Institute: photography, painting, sculpture, and the story of the town's art movement. more →
Benito Juárez Park
A large, leafy park from 1904 just south of the Centro, with paths, fountains, and bridges. Look up for the nesting egrets and herons. more →
Del Chorro Park
The springs where San Miguel took root, on a steep hill of stairs. See the historic public washbasins along the winding Paseo del Chorro. more →
El Mirador
The main viewpoint in town, with a great view over all of San Miguel. Vendors sell souvenirs and snacks. more →
Mirador Parroquia
An amazing view down a narrow, steep street right onto the Parroquia. A short walk downhill from El Mirador. more →
Mirador Cruz del Pueblo
A steep climb to a cross with views east. Go for the exercise, the cross, or the blue-eyed Jesus mural. more →
Mirador El Caracol
An expansive view over the whole town, along a busy highway. more →
Calle Aldama
The most beautiful street in town, hidden right behind the Parroquia. Great for photos, with no big hill to climb. more →
Biblioteca (Public Library)
Much more than a library: one of the largest English-language collections in Mexico, plus events, classes, and a café, steps from the Jardín. more →
A large reservoir on the Río Laja, a complete change of scenery from the cobblestones. Popular for birdwatching, especially the winter pelicans. more →
