By participating in our tours, you are supporting La Biblioteca
Spend an afternoon in another world far far away!
Imagine transforming mud and stone huts and a pile of rocks into 2 casitas, a modern main house and an enchanted garden of meandering walkways, flowers, a fountain and fruit trees.
We will see spectacular views of the countryside while enjoying a burrito lunch.
Wednesday, August 26 | Check in 11:30 am
Bus will depart from the Biblioteca at 12:00 pm and return at 2:00 pm
Donation $1,000 pesos / 60 usd
Lunch and transportation included
Explore every corner of this 18th-century building.
Hear its history and discover all of its programs and activities.
Every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.
Meeting point: Patio
Experience an exclusive guided walking tour of some of the most beautiful houses and gardens in San Miguel.
$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, August 21th we’ll visit:
Perched on a prominent hillside corner in Colonia Azteca, Casa Tres Puertas is a striking architectural collaboration between house designer Brigham Golden and interior curator Lynn Rawden.
Built directly into the solid rock of the slope, the home blends traditional Mexican craftsmanship with modern design, featuring a hand-carved stone exterior, warm interior walls of adobe, structural wood beams, and cantera stone.
Conceived primarily as a multigenerational family home, the property also incorporates an independent penthouse apartment and a lower-level office and workshop for BGolden Productions, one of San Miguel’s premier production companies.
Three distinct street entrances provide easy access and privacy across its multi-tier layout, where natural light fills the open living spaces and connects them to three garden patios featuring stone fountains.
The light-filled interiors double as an intimate private gallery, showcasing an eclectic collection of art by Spencer Tunick, Pedro Friedeberg, and Arturo Meade, alongside cultural artifacts gathered from around the world.
At the top, the primary master suite and the penthouse apartment offer tranquil retreats with expansive terraces framing unobstructed westward views of the mountains sunset and iconic Centro skyline.
Come on in with a smile on your face to this former kindergarten teacher’s unique use of color! Pink walls, purple walls, lime green and turquoise… even a tangerine kitchen!
When she began renting, the house was a colorless bore except for the architecturally interesting 3-level square staircase. It had a bland, landscaping-free front entry.
Lulu set out to welcome her visitors by livening up the 4 outdoor areas with decorative rocks and plants.
Enter the house and see a second Lulu! This Lulu is so elegant – ready to attend a black-tie ball!
Various collections abound such as Oaxacan fantasy animals and many paintings, mostly done by local artists such as Rhoda Draws, Andrew Osta, and Ruben Morales.
We were struck by Kabriele Rosas’s print of the exhausted horse on the toilet!
The home is a gallery of sorts decorated and curated by Lulu featuring her art! Elaborate mannequins, heads, and mirrors abound and fill the home with her personal style.
You can view the art room on the third level, full of supplies and pieces waiting to be created and shared.
The second sala or living room has a lively cow theme, but don’t let the elaborate Indonesian shell and feather necklace distract you from the masks on display.
The guest bedroom is reminiscent of Thailand, with elephants everywhere!
The master bathroom is a private lavender sanctuary complete with a glasses collection that permits the wearer to signal any mood.
Our hostess commissioned two colorful murals by Mexican muralists. The first one outside of the master bedroom has the sun rising over tall cacti.
The terrace wall has an artful dragon designed by Lulu in honor of her Chinese birth symbol.
While up on the terrace don’t miss the beautiful view of lovely San Miguel de Allende!
Explore San Miguel’s most iconic landmarks on foot and learn about its history.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Donation: $945 pesos per person
Visit San Miguel’s most emblematic sites, including the botanical garden.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Donation: $1,210 pesos per person
Visit the Miguel Hidalgo Museum, dedicated to the Father of Mexican Independence, and the renowned ceramic workshops in Dolores Hidalgo.
Marvel at the Sanctuary of Atotonilco, known as the “Sistine Chapel of Mexico” and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 6 hours
Donation: $1,890 pesos per person
Discover the remarkable pre-Hispanic cosmic pyramid built by the Otomí people between A.D. 540 and 1050.
It is distinguished by its alignment with the sun, moon, and constellations, functioning as a physical calendar to mark the equinoxes, solstices, and seasons.
The tour includes bottled water and admission to the archaeological site.
Duration: 4 hours
Donation: $1,575 pesos per person
Visit this Pueblo Mágico, famous for its silver and gold mining history. Enjoy a mystical, peaceful, and bohemian experience.
Duration: 7 hours
Donation: $1,995 pesos per person
Enjoy a historical walking tour of the state capital. Visit two major cultural landmarks, Juárez Theater and the Don Quixote Museum. Capture stunning photos from the lookout point and the famous tunnels.
Duration: 8 hours
Donation: $2,205 pesos per person
Discover a city rich in history, culture, and modernity. Visit the aqueduct viewpoint, the cemetery of illustrious citizens, the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Cross, the Regional Museum, Plaza de Armas, and Cerro de las Campanas.
Duration: 7 hours
Donation: $2,100 pesos per person
Discover the third-largest monolith in the world and some of the main attractions of this charming town, including the main square, St. Sebastian Church, La Aurora Textile Workshop, and Sala Vive wine cellar.
Duration: 6 hours
Donation: $2,310 pesos per person
Known as the “City of the Gods,” Teotihuacan is one of Mexico’s most important and visited archaeological sites. Located about 50 km from Mexico City, it flourished as a vibrant metropolis between 100 B.C. and A.D. 650.
Duration: 12 hours
Donation: $3,465 pesos per person
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Get your tickets in advance at Biblioteca’s Bookstore, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please schedule your tour at least two days in advance.
A minimum of three participants is required for customized trips to any destination.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made on the day of the tour.
All payments are accepted in cash (please inquire about credit card availability).
By participating in our tours, you are supporting La Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende.
For more information and reservations, please contact: tours@labibliotecapublica.org
