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By participating in these tours you are contributing directly to the educational and cultural activities of La Biblioteca
Join us for a day in the country on a spectacular estate, a 20 minute bus ride into the countryside.
We’ll tour two houses on the property, one a small gem and the other a vineyard villa.
Visit the owner/craftsman’s workshop and relax with beautiful vistas, meander around the manicured gardens and splash in the pool!
Bring a bathing suit and towel if you wish!
August 27, Wednesday
Buses will leave the Biblioteca at 12:00
Donation: $2,000 pesos or $100 USD
Included: transportation, burrito lunch with guacamole and chips, beverages!
House & Garden Tour
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
$500 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, July 18th we’ll visit:
Colonia Guadiana
This now-pristine house was a wreck only last year.
The owners have gutted it and along with interior designer Kathy Leutzinger have turned it into a jewel box.
Every detail has been thoroughly executed.
The work of a local decorative artist is featured; visitors will know they are in for a special treat when they see the front exterior foyer painted with pinecones and fronds!
The light-filled living room has Doric columns and arched iron doors facing a patio and fountain.
Draperies and formal side-chairs are of a silk ecot weave.
The feeling is both comfortable and elegant. Niches with beautiful artifacts surround the fireplace.
The cozy dining room has hand-painted walls and a bóveda (domed brick) ceiling.
A beautiful collection of pottery is displayed in the back-lit kitchen cupboard.
The cook’s kitchen is white, bright and fresh. Back to the talented painter, who contributed a gold-stenciled accent wall in the master.
The master shower has full slabs of “fletched” granite positioned in the shape of a heart.
Look at the guest room chest with hand carved saints and angels!
The chest was brought in through the patio window by crane! There is a 360 degree view from the rooftop.
Enjoy!
“ It is behind the walls you see how we live”
Although not an historic building, this charming Spanish Colonial house will take you back to the 18th century.
It is located on a private cul de sac in Colonia Guadiana.
Our hostess is a professional chef and you will marvel at the beautiful kitchen. Take a peek at her cookbook! Imagine multi-course meals at the grand dining table and Spanish leather dining chairs.
The two-story fireplace surround makes for a majestic living room.
Furnishings are a seamless fit to the house; they are our hostess’ elegant grandmother’s.
Pause to see a photo of this beautiful woman on the second floor hallway.
You’ll see two period-appointed bedrooms with en suite bathrooms upstairs. Introduce yourself to our chef and hostess!
“It is behind the walls you see how we live”
“ It is behind the walls you see how we live”
Biblioteca Guided Tour
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 | $3,300 pesos per person
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
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.
