By participating in these tours you are contributing directly to the educational and cultural activities of La Biblioteca
FINCA ALA DE AVES
A tour of this house will be a must for those who are interested in seeing a very contemporary house 100% off the grid.
The house is fabricated from adobe sourced from a neighboring property; the design looks like two stone wings.
Visit this architectural and engineering marvel!
Wednesday, April 15
Meet at Biblioteca Pública. Insurgentes 25, Centro | 12:00 pm
Donation: $1,100 pesos / 60 USD
Lunch included
Get your tickets at the Biblioteca Bookstore too: Insurgentes #25, Centro.
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
NOTICE: On Friday, April 3, there will be no tour (the Biblioteca will be closed).
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, April 10th we’ll visit:
Casa de Angel sits on one of the most spectacular hills overlooking San Miguel in Barrio de La Palmita where you will feel like and you are flying among clouds.
The Spanish colonial, yet modern styling of the house is beautifully integrated with locally made furniture and artwork accentuated by heavy doors and skylights.
The whole house is equipped with Mexican decoration, spectacular ironwork, colorfull walls, woodwork, paintings and extremelight throughout.
The third floor is perfect place to enjoy an incredible sunset or sunrise.
“ It is behind the walls you see how we live”
We enter into a splash of color—orange!
The fireplace wall makes a statement that sets the tone of this “Sweet House.”
This is the residence of one of our volunteers, so we have been treated to her playful personality.
Catrinas dance on the mantel; a decorative Dolores Hidalgo tile surround is at the base of the fireplace.
The ceiling is hand-stenciled with an elaborate pattern.
Walk out to the patio/back yard—with orange walls!
Lush plantings and colorful lounge furniture makes this an enticing space.
Would you rather lounge or sit at the dining table? Choose one of the upper or lower patios!
The primary bedroom wall has hand painted scrolls on a vibrant green background.
Don’t miss the “racy/lacy” mannequin on the bathroom wall! it was created by another of our volunteers.
A panoramic view of San Miguel awaits those who want to venture up one more flight of stairs.
For those who don’t consider themselves part mountain goat, a taxi is recommended for this tour.
“ It is behind the walls you see how we live”
Friday, April 24th we’ll visit:
NOTICE: On this date, the ticket cost is $750 pesos (transportation included).
We will take a 20 minute bus trip (included in the $750 pesos ticket) out of town to a folly of a Moroccan-Spanish castle.
This wonderful, artistic creation came from a famous Mexican architect and a world renowned jewelry designer.
Step into the “grand sala” with a 35′ tall quadripartite “handkerchief” ceiling.
Silk tapestry curtains are at the arched iron windows.
A lion-themed pink rosetta cantera (stone) fireplace anchors the room.
The circular turret dining room glows with filtered light.
Thegrand staircase could welcome a royal procession.
Custom carved cabinets make for a welcoming kitchen with a hand stenciled ceiling.
Elaborately tiled bathrooms each have a singular personality.
The primary bathroom features a copper soaking tub.
Expansive views include the nearby lake, “La Presa”.
Consider this an afternoon in another world far far away!
“ 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
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 | $945 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 | $1,890 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 $1,995 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 | $2,205 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 | $2,310 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 | $2,100 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 | $2,600 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 | $3,465 pesos per person
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.
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.
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.