By participating in these tours you are contributing directly to the educational and cultural activities of La Biblioteca
The visit will transport you to another world, Enter the property along a private mesquite-lined road.
The inspiration for the whole house was a 17th Century chapel, in fact the family room is the original chapel.
After visiting the charming and welcoming suites and main house, join us on the back patio for refreshments, included with the price of admission!
October 22, Wednesday
Buses will leave the Biblioteca at 12:00
Donation: $1,800 pesos / 100 USD
Included: transportation and lunch
Experience an exclusive guided walking tour of some of the most beautiful houses and gardens of San Miguel.
If you have ever wondered what is behind the interesting doors you see throughout this colonial city, then this is the tour for you.
Come with us to explore the wonders beyond the closed doors!
Every Friday at 12:00 pm
$600 pesos per person
Get your tickets in advance at Insurgentes 25, Centro, from Monday to Thursday 10:00 am to 05:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
Friday, September 26th we’ll visit:
Casa Vida Feliz is owned by an international businessman who travels all over the world.
The furnishings reflect his worldly taste.
French provincial blends seamlessly into Spanish colonial.
A central courtyard has a garden patio and swimming pool.
Every once in a while a very contemporary painting reminds you that indeed this is the 21st century.
The owner has made it a point of collecting important Mexican painters.
The dining room tabletop looks like stone—and it is petrified wood!
The beamed kitchen ceiling is typical Mexican in design.
You’ll want to check out the downstairs powder room and wash your hands in a hollowed-out log!
The master bedroom has a wall-to-wall armoire.
The doors are iron designs over antiqued mirrors.
You’ll be richly rewarded if you hike up to the rooftop terrace and look over the side wall.
“ It is behind the walls you see how we live”
On the sweetest street in San Miguel…
We know that because upon entering the courtyard there is a full-size highway sign saying, “Melissa city limit, pop. 405.” Fortunately, 404 people had vacated for the day and we encountered only the housekeeper.
There is also a beautiful small-tiled mural and a bubbling fountain.
A baby grand piano has its own salon.
A dry stack stone fountain wall is in the living room.
The natural edge wood dining table is set for a banquet. Which seat will you choose?
In the kitchen, handmade tiles make up the counters and backsplashes.
Multiple pantry doors are hand carved from local wood.
Wander into the back courtyard for a look at the lap pool; afternoon margarita anyone?
The master bedroom has a herringbone white painted ceiling.
The grandchildren of our hostess have a sense of humor; look at the doll near the copper sink in the bathroom!
The elaborate mirror is on a sculpted scallop shell design, a sign of hospitality.
Upstairs are three large bedrooms, one with a gold leaf four poster bed!
This bedroom also has a colorful inlaid tile fireplace.
Each bedroom has linens prettier than the next. One has a rock and brick exterior wall!
Visitors will get another breathtaking terrace view.
In light of all the stunning homes on the biblioteca tour, why not extend your visit to San Miguel so you can see next week’s home and maybe even the one at the end of the week following?
“ It is behind the walls you see how we live”
Get to know each corner of this XVII century building, listen to its history, and discover our activities.
Every Tuesday | 11:00 am | Biblioteca’s Patio
Your donation is welcome.
Tour on demand: tours@labibliotecapublica.org
Visit El Chorro, Benito Juárez Park, Instituto Allende, Bellas Artes, Casa del Conde de Canal, Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, Casa de Ignacio Allende, main churches, Charco del Ingenio & Jardín Botánico.
9 AM to 12:30 AM | $1,000 pesos per person
To get to know the wonders and corners of San Miguel de Allende, you have to walk.
We will take you to visit El Chorro, Benito Juarez Park, Instituto Allende, Bellas Artes, Casa del Conde de la Canal, Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, Casa de Ignacio Allende and the surrounding churches.
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM | $900 pesos por persona
City of great historical importance since it is the birthplace of national independence.
It´s only 40 minutes away from San Miguel de Allende.
You can visit the Miguel Hidalgo Museum, the father of Mexican Independence as well as the traditional Talavera tiles workshops.
On the way back we will visit the Atotonilco Sanctuary which is a world heritage site.
A place referred to as the Mexican Sistine Chapel because of its impressive frescos.
We will also visit the paradise like Nirvana Restaurant.
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | $1,800 pesos per person
At this archeological site you will be able to visit a pyramid and various other pre-Columbian structures attributed to ancient tribes affiliated with the Otomi between the years 450 and 1050 including a calendar aligned with the sun, the moon and constellations designed to mark the equinox, the solstice, and the seasons.
The tour includes access to the site and a water bottle.
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM | $1,500 pesos per person
Magical town since 2012, known as “Ghost Town”, for having been abandoned twice since its foundation.
In the surrounding area, centuries-old vestiges of mines and haciendas are still preserved.
You will visit the Center, Ex-Mina, Hacienda de 5 Señores, Hacienda Santa Brigida, Pre-Hispanic Music Workshop and Musical Instrument Shop.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM $2,000 pesos per person
World heritage city about an hour from San Miguel.
This tour includes an historical walking tour with a lecture about the famous painter Diego Rivera, a visit to the Juarez Theater and the Quijote Museum.
You will be able to take fabulous pictures from the Pipila scenic lookout, and of the famous Guanajuato tunnels.
You will also have time to visit the shops, bazars and restaurants.
9 AM to 4 PM | $2,100 pesos per person
Bernal, a marvelous “pueblo mágico” in the state of Querétaro, is famous for its Peña de Bernal, the third largest stone monolith in the world.
The visit includes the center of the town of Bernal, the San Sebastián temple, the workshop of the Aurora looms, the “Peña”, Wine Cellar “Sala Vive” by Freixenet and wine shop.
9 AM to 5 PM | $2,200 pesos per person
Famous for its architecture and history.
You will visit its famous aqueduct, an ancient hydraulic structure that crosses the city.
You will also visit the cementery where famous sons of the city are buried, the Santa Cruz Monastery, the regional museum of Querétaro, the Plaza de Armas, and the hill of the bells where the emperor Maximilian of Hapsburg was executed at the end of the French Invasion.
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | $3,300 pesos per person
Discover the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary in the Angangueo forest, Sierra del Rosario, Michoacán.
Ride a horse through the enchanting forest, enjoy the return to the town of Angangueo on foot.
Complete your experience with the taste of authentic local cuisine, adding a delicious touch to your unforgettable adventure.
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM | $2,500 pesos per person
This ancient pre-Columbian city emerged in the year 150 BC and continued to grow until about 800 AD when it was mysteriously abandoned.
There is evidence that Teotihuacán was a multi ethnic city inhabited by Zapotecs, Mixtecs, Mayas and Totonacas.
You can visit the Road of the Dead and view some of the largest pyramids of the world.
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM | $3,300 pesos per person
Get your tickets at the Biblioteca’s Bookstore (Insurgentes #25) from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Buy your tickets at least 2 days prior to the tour.
For individualized tours, we require a minimum of 3 participants.
No refunds for cancellations the same day as the tour.
Tours must be paid for in cash unless special arrangements are made.
With your payment for the tours, you are contributing directly to the educational and cultural activities of La Biblioteca.
For more information contact us by email: tours@labibliotecapublica.org or by telephone at 415 152 0293.