By participating in these tours you are contributing directly to the educational and cultural activities of La Biblioteca
A DAY IN THE COUNTRY
Come with us on our buses on a short ride from San Miguel to a countryside gem.
The visit will transport you to another world. The inspiration for the whole house was a 17th Century chapel, in fact the family room is the original chapel.
This villa features eight guest suites, each one beautifully appointed.
Walk outside to an enchanted hillside of meandering stone paths, pergolas and intimate seating areas.
After visiting the charming and welcoming suites and main house, join us on the back patio for tequila and gorditas, included with the price of admission!
Wednesday, March 19 | $1,110 pesos or 55 usd
Buses will leave from the Biblioteca at 2:00
Get your tickets in Insurgentes 25, Centro. Or online:
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 noon | $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, Ferbuary 21th we will visit:
Welcome to a riot of color! This house celebrates the spirit of Mexico in color, whimsy and spirit. Our owners have lived here for 20 years and have been adding Latin American collectibles the whole time.
Enter a Doric-columned covered courtyard and view the wonderfully landscaped gardens.
The outdoor dining area has a carved brightly colored buffet with an over-the-top mirror! Wander down the path of concrete and tile shards to an outdoor sala (living room).
Next, look for the orange and pink sculpture created by our homeowner.
There is an outdoor grill, speaking about which the wife says, “is as big as a Volkswagen”.
The coffee table doubles as a charcoal fire pit.
Nopale chairs resemble the shape of the paddles of the cactus plant but note the hand embroidery on them.
Don’t forget to peek up at the geometrically painted ceiling.
The indoor sala has a bóveda (domed brick) ceiling and a fireplace created by San Miguel’s beloved artist Anado.
The kitchen has a gaily painted armoire/pantry.
Note the three-dimensional backsplash tiles; each one is different and fun!
One of our docents will demonstrate the mechanical “tattoo lady” (she can’t wait)! See the lamp/sculpture entitled, “You light up my life.”. There is a feline animal on the dining room table made entirely out of screws!
There are two bathrooms created by Anado in his signature style of exuberance. One is representative of Frida Kahlo’s hearts, with some Anado wackiness thrown in. Another bathroom is imaginatively painted in botanicals.
The master bedroom continues with the signature color scheme of the house; note the wonderful blue headboard and bench.
The guest room has a hand hammered headboard and chest. Look out the window at more of Anado’s work on a dome and cupola.
The stairs are a work of art in themselves; they seem so alive one could imagine they were an escalator!
“ It is behind the walls you see how we live”
Visitors will be surprised by this, so we’re offering a “heads up”.
This is Art’s Motorcycle Shop!
Our previous homeowner bought the property and built this ample workshop to house and work on his motorcycle collection.
We think it is more appropriately named “Art’s Toy Barn”.
There are serious tools, presses, welding machines…and (wait for it) motorcycles. Artwork is original.
Check out his office with Cuban art.
Every motorcycle shop needs a personalized “head” as in WC.
Take a look at Art’s; walk past the naked woman on the wooden door to the WC.
He commissioned a Talavera-style toilet with his business logo painted on it!
“ 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.
Thursday, February 13 | 11:00 am | Biblioteca’s Patio
Your donation is welcome.
Tour on demand: tours@labibliotecapublica.org
Beautiful oasis and inspiring community hub for environmental education, climate activism, and ecological restoration.
The visit includes an easy guided walking tour of the Tikkun grounds, gardens, and rainwater catchment tilapia ponds. An organic buffet lunch is provided along with a video presentation on permaculture, climate-change adaptation, and discussion of Tikkun`s transformative community work, including reforestation, watershed repair, and reservoir restoration projects.
Tours support Tikkun’s ecological restoration and education work in San Miguel.
Thursdays 10 AM to 2 PM | $1,350 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 mask museum, the church of Santa María of the Asumption, the artisanry market with its incredible ratan furniture, and a tasting of the best cheese and wine of the region.
9 AM to 5 PM | $1,700 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
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
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
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 | $1,700 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 | $2,000 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
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 | $800 pesos por persona
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
Buy 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 that benefit children and youth as part of our mission.
For more information contact us by email: tours@labibliotecapublica.org or by telephone at 415 152 0293.