This massive outdoor market is definitely an experience, where stalls offer up everything from fresh fish (driven overnight from the coast) and fruit to oceans of plastic goods and bric-a-brac. Brave the crowds and the chaos by taking a 'Soriana' or 'Placita' bus (10 minutes, M$6) from Mesones, near Plaza Cívica.
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San Miguel de Allende
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
12.73 MILES
Cañada de la Virgen is an intriguing pre-Hispanic pyramid complex and former ritual and ceremonial location, dating from around AD 300 and in use until…
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Museo Histórico de San Miguel de Allende
1.38 MILES
This is the house where Mexican independence hero Ignacio Allende was born in 1769, a fact that draws a steady stream of Mexican pilgrims year-round. The…
1.33 MILES
Located near the east end of Insurgentes, this multitowered and domed church dates from the 18th century. The pale-pink main facade is baroque with an…
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel
1.36 MILES
San Miguel's most famous sight is its parish church, characterized by its pink 'wedding cake' towers that soar above the town. These strange pinnacles…
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Dolores
22.01 MILES
The Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Dolores is the church where Hidalgo issued the famous Grito (a call to arms for the country's independence) and is the…
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8.15 MILES
Known as Mexico's Sistine Chapel, this vitally important church in the hamlet of Atotonilco, 11km north of San Miguel, is defined by its connection to the…
22.34 MILES
The first and biggest winery in Guanajuato opened in 2005, heralding the reintroduction of wine production in the area 200 years after the Spanish banned…
1.47 MILES
This former monastery was converted into a fine-arts school in 1938. Don't miss the murals of Pedro Martínez, plus the Siqueiros Room, which features the…
Nearby San Miguel de Allende attractions
1. Jardín Botánico El Charco del Ingenio
0.82 MILES
San Miguel's 88-hectare botanical garden is also a wildlife and bird sanctuary. Pathways head through wetlands and magnificent areas of cacti and native…
0.95 MILES
One of the best views over the town and surrounding country is from the mirador southeast of town.
1.06 MILES
El Chorro was the spring where San Miguel was founded. Today it gushes out of a fountain built in 1960, and there are public washing tubs here that are…
4. Other Face of Mexico Gallery
1.14 MILES
This fascinating private collection of more than 500 masks provides an excellent context to the Mexican mask tradition. It is open by appointment only…
5. La Esquina: Museo del Juguete Popular Mexicano
1.17 MILES
This bright, modern museum is a must-visit for all kids, big or small. The toy collection of museum owner Angélica Tijerina has taken over half a century…
1.19 MILES
The shady Parque Benito Juárez is a lovely place to relax and meander through, with benches, well-maintained pathways and a popular play area for children.
1.29 MILES
Once a college founded in the mid-18th century by the San Felipe Neri order, the Colegio de Sales has regained its educational status; it currently houses…
1.31 MILES
Adorned with an elaborate late-18th-century Churrigueresque facade, this church has an image of St Francis of Assisi at the top. Opening hours vary.