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By participating in these tours you are contributing directly to the educational and cultural activities of La Biblioteca

HOLIDAY SPECIAL FRIDAY
HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR

Casa Condesa

This is one of San Miguel’s jewels elaborately decorated for the holidays!

A concert pianist will bring us cheer, not to mention that we’ll be providing tequila, mezcal and burritos!

A local gallery will feature various art works and part of the proceeds will benefit the Biblioteca

Friday, December 5 at 12:00

Donation:  $900 pesos / 50 USD

This house is located in Centro. You wil receive the address with your ticket email confirmation.

You can get your tickets at the Biblioteca Bookstore too: Insurgentes #25, Centro.

Take this opportunity to tour an extraordinary 100-acre estate overlooking the Presa!

Tour this eclectic estate, casita and art gallery and walk the extensive garden paths running alongside a koi pond.

Special refreshment tasting offered.

Wednesday, December 17

Buses will leave the Biblioteca at 12:00

Donation:  $2,000 pesos / 110 USD

Transportation included

House & Garden Tour

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Experience an exclusive 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, November 28th we’ll visit:

Located in the heart of Centro, a portion of an old former hacienda has been transformed into a beautiful, eclectic colonial home complete with stunning Mexican “Mosaico” tilework.

From authentic, colonial mesquite doors with original hardware to the intricate vintage Mexican crystal chandeliers and sconces, no design detail has been overlooked.

The custom-made doors and windows throughout the home were expertly crafted by a San Miguel artisan, and special attention was used to retrofit them for interior use.

Within the home, you’ll find vintage furnishings from throughout Mexico, Europe and the United States, as well as an extensive vintage and modern folk-art collection that adds the perfect accent to this multifaceted home.

When you reach the top floor, you’ll be greeted with an incredible, sweeping rooftop view of the city and a garden paradise from three different terraces.

The entire home has been constructed with strict compliance to the INAH colonial codes as applied by the city.

“ It is behind the walls you see how we live”

This stunning home dates from the early 18th century, the owner has tastefully and meticulously remodeled it into a livable, while still historic, home.

The kitchen has a marvelous welcoming feel to it; visitors will be delighted by the craftsmanship of the wooden cabinets and the Mexican tiles. Don’t miss the chickens on the plate shelf!

The central courtyard has a fountain as well as a nod to the 21st century, a swimming pool.

The “sala” or living room is a combination of “Old World” luxury and charming comfort.

Beautifully decorated bedrooms will make you wish you could be a guest!

The rooftop terrace has an outdoor kitchen and you feel as though you could reach out and touch the dome of the church across the street.

“ It is behind the walls you see how we live”

Biblioteca Guided Tour

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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

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San Miguel Campestre Tour

Get to know the highlights of San Miguel de Allende as well as its flora and fauna.
 

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

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San Miguel Walking Tour

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

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Dolores Hidalgo and Atotonilco Sanctuary

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

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Archaeological site Cañada de la Virgen

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 

MINERAL DE POZOS 2 (1)

Mineral de Pozos

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

Guanajuato

Guanajuato

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 

Peña Bernal

Peña de Bernal

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

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Querétaro

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 | $2,000 pesos per person

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Monarch Butterflies

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

Teotihuacan

Teotihuacán Archaeological Site

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.