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SAN MIGUEL de ALLENDE

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SAN MIGUEL de ALLENDE

 Daydreaming of a trip to San Miguel?

My packing recommendations for San Miguel= Camera!! You will stop for photos at every little nook and cranny. There is so much color, architecture, light and inspiration in this town. My second must=SHOES!! Pack according to the most comfortable shoes you own. I always pack an assortment of flowy dresses to wear with sneakers. Once you start seeing women twist their ankles on the cobblestones, you will rethink those sexy shoes you have on and go back to your casa for some sneakers...trust me. I am always stalking cute cafes and Centro does not disappoint with the cute & delicious. You'll find art galleries, boutiques and all kinds of beauty in non-descript courtyards and side streets. Hopefully you will witness  a magical wedding parade.. We were lucky to see a few with Mariachi bands and the infamous Mojiangas (giant 15ft tall puppets) a tradition in San Miguel. These moments were really a highlight of our stay, like a fairy tale. You may rethink your wedding plans and head to San Miguel!! 

TAKE THESE ALONG-

Journal~ https://www.daydreamerswanted.com/collections/nomad-love/products/wanderlust-swept-away-journal

Tote/Backpack ~ https://www.daydreamerswanted.com/collections/mercado-love/products/backpack-tote-by-era

Poncho~https://www.daydreamerswanted.com/collections/mercado-love/products/poncho-1

Camera strap~https://www.daydreamerswanted.com/collections/nomad-love/products/lovebirds-camera-strap

A curated little guide ~

SLEEP~ It's really hard to decide where to stay in SMDA. There are magical villas on airbnb and lovely quaint hotels everywhere. I get FOMO so I usually stay in a couple of places. The last time I was there I checked out an airbnb and stayed at Casa No Name and Amparo. You will not be disappointed with a stay in either of these hotels. Just make sure you check the location of your home stay. Many are up in neighborhoods adjacent to Centro. This will mean walking up and down hills everyday unless you take a taxi. Like I said....sneakers!!

Amparo @amparosma

Casa No Name @casa_noname

Airbnb by @mynomadic.journey

CAFE CRUSH~

Don Taco Tequila  @dontacotequila (vegan)

Inside Cafe~@insidecafe.mx

Tosteveresma  @tosteveresma 

Nectar~ @nectarencaminosilvestre

Garambullo @garambullo_fondagourmet

Explore Doce 18 Concept House~@birdiesburgers

COFFEE~

Kibok @kibokcoffeebar (absolute favorite)

Lavanda @lavanda_cafe

Geek and Coffee @geekandcoffee

La Mesa Grande @lamesagrande

Albedo cafe @albedocafe

DRINKS/EATS~

La Mezcaleria Correo 47 @lamezcaleriasma

Bar Margaret~ At Amparo @barmargaretsma

Casa No Name~Rooftop of hotel

Rosewood~Rooftop view is amazing

El Manantial @cantinaelmanantial

Spice Market at Live Aqua  @liveaquasanmiguel

CASA Chiquita-BED & PIZZA Correo 45~Centro

HEALTH CONSCIOUS~

Via Organica @viaorganica

Mercado Sano @mercadosanosma

Josephines smoothies @josephines.mx

CHOCOLATE~

Mente Cacao

Fantastic - Xocolatl~Aldama 83

SHOP~

Mercado Collective-Calle Jesús 27 @mercado.collective

Mixta-Pila Seca No. 3 Centro @mixtasanmiguel

Mercado de  Artesanias~spans blocks

Hecho SMA~Natural Apothecary Jesús 24 @hecho_sma

Plar at Aldama 30

DO~

El Charco del Ingenio~Jardin Botanico

Venture out for a horseback ride (Via Organico offers) or a company called-Leisure Country horseback riding

Mask & Toy Museums

El Santuario de Atotonilco ~Just out of town

Hot springs-Just out of town

Tequila Tour with Casa Dragones @casadragones

Shanti San Miguel~Tried to go last time but didn't hear back. Supposed to be a tranquil little spot shantisanmiguel.com

More inspiration IG @keeplefttravel

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