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"My first trip to Mexico! An incredible... " a San Miguel de Allende Travel Page by Royal63

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Real Name: Susan Pitlock
Lives In: Eureka, US
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My first trip to Mexico! An incredible journey!

by Royal63 - last update: Jan 15, 2005

Watch your step!

Most streets are not level.
San Miguel de Allende is a grand old colonial city, situated in the center of Mexico, in the state of Guanajuato. 145,000 people call this city their home. Don't be surprised if you see gringos (an American). It is becoming a popular retirement home for us Americans. Part of my family just bought a home there this month.
The great part about San Miguel is the archeological monuments that still stand. The majority were constructed between 900 and 1100 AD.
.As you walk around San Miguel de Allende, make sure you watch where you walk since the road & stones are uneven. Also wear comfortable walking shoes. Often you are so busy looking around that you don't pay attention to the road, or traffic. It's an awesome city to see. You never know what buildings are around the corner.

I recently returned from San Miguel, Dec. 18-27, 2004. I will be returning May 10-17, 2005. Would love to meet anyone that lives in the area!
Air transportation

The plane

This is the plane that flew me out of California, into BJX- Leon airport. Here we are getting back on the plane after a brief stop in Zacatecas to pick up more passengers. They also checked our passports.
You also have another option of flying into Mexico City, but you would need to take a 4 hour bus/shuttle ride to SMA.

There are also other options. Mexicana is a red eye flight, so you get to Leon faster, but we are taking day flights from now on.

A familiar site in San Miguel de Allende

I am not sure of the name of this church or temple. It is located on Canal street, about a block away from the Jardin Principal. Almost every street you walk or drive down, you will most likely spot an old building, church or monument. It's breathtaking. You will never be bored here.

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Pros:"People are very nice, everything is inexpensive and the weather is great!"
Cons:"The water filter system needs to be worked on."
In A Nutshell:"Great place to visit, or retire in. Very colorful city. Many things to see and do here."
Royal63's San Miguel de Allende Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
 
Restaurants
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Hotels & Accommodations
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
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Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
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Sports TravelGeneral Tips
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Royal63's San Miguel de Allende Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
San Miguel de AllendeMay, 2004 8
San Miguel de Allende, part 2May, 2004 8
San Miguel de Allende, part 3May, 2004 3
San Miguel de Allende, more pictures!May, 2004 3

Comments for Royal63 about San Miguel de Allende
LindaW_1950 Mon Nov 28, 2005 23:54 UTC
 Hello Susan...gosh, how lucky I was to stumble on VT (just joined) and your page is setting the stage so nicely for my first trip ..4 months! in lovely San Miguel...any info on the hot springs? ~ Linda
VdV Sun Apr 24, 2005 21:23 UTC
 My mom and I at at El Palacio Chino this week during our stay in SMA...the food was better than I expected. The courtyard setting was just as you described it....quite nice! We enjoyed the relaxed nature of SMA and your tips are right on!
cowboy8 Mon Oct 11, 2004 13:35 UTC
 Hello Susan, Great page, you really brought back memories of my stay in San Miguel. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
JetlagCity Thu Sep 2, 2004 20:56 UTC
 I bet taking a Home & Garden tour in any foreign country would be very interesting - I'd never thought of that! How great that you have family here now!
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San Miguel de Allende Hotels

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    Prolongacion Santo Domingo, San Miguel de Allende, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast, 37700, Mexico, San Miguel de Allende
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